Is CoRe Kids Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

CoRe Kids Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does CoRe Kids Therapy provide?

CoRe Kids Therapy provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does CoRe Kids Therapy cover?

CoRe Kids Therapy is based in Yarraville, VIC.

How do I connect with CoRe Kids Therapy?

You can call +61 401 517 014 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does CoRe Kids Therapy work with?

Children aged 2 to 12 years old.

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

CoRe Kids Therapy · Psychology · Yarraville, VIC

What CoRe helps with

Child-Centred Play Therapy

A therapeutic approach where children express and process emotions, experiences and difficulties through play — their natural language. A play therapist creates a safe space where the child leads and works through challenges at their own pace.

Synergetic Play Therapy®

Supports the child in changing his/her/their perceptions of the perceived challenging events and thoughts in his/her/their life.

Theraplay®

Focuses on improving a child's behavioural & emotional wellbeing through the development of the parent/carer-child relationship.

AutPlay® Therapy

An integrative family play therapy approach with play & behavioural therapeutic models that can be therapist-led, parent-led, and/or child-led.

Animal Assisted Play Therapy

Building a bond with an animal through interaction and play with professionally trained and assessed therapy dogs.

Learn To Play

Children's Counselling

Counselling services for children with a focus on those between the ages of 2 to 12.

Filial Therapy (Child/Parent Relationship)

Play therapy techniques you can use with your own children.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma and PTSD. Using bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements), it helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer cause intense emotional reactions.

Cognitive Assessments

A standardised assessment of thinking, learning and memory abilities administered by a psychologist. Results identify a person's cognitive profile, highlight strengths and areas of difficulty, and inform recommendations for school support, therapy and NDIS access.

Lego Group Therapy

A type of play-based therapy where bricks play a central role in developing social skills.

Core Connection – Social Skills Program

Group program focused on developing social skills in children.

Art and Social Connection Group

Group program combining art and social connection activities.

School Readiness Program – Sunshine Circles

Group program to prepare children for school entry.

Grief and Loss Support

Group program providing support for children experiencing grief and loss.

Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P)

Parenting program providing tools and strategies to support parents.

Parent Learn To Play

Teaching parents play therapy techniques to use with their children.

Parent Effectiveness Training

Training program for parents to improve effectiveness in parenting.

Circle of Security Parenting

Guidance and skill-building for parents and carers to better understand their child's development, manage challenging behaviours and build a warm, secure relationship. Programs may be one-on-one or delivered in groups and draw on evidence-based frameworks tailored to the family's needs.

Tuning Into Kids

Parenting program for parents and families.

Sibling Counselling

Counselling services focused on sibling relationships.

Family Counselling

A talking-based support that helps people work through emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, grief, stress or mental health concerns. A counsellor listens without judgement and helps you develop coping strategies and a clearer sense of direction.

Our approach

Play is how children learn, develop and understand the world. The therapy rooms are welcoming and calming spaces, larger than standard consulting rooms with significant area devoted to play therapy and a diverse range of toys to help children communicate all their feelings. Therapy creates a safe and nurturing place for children without fear of judgment, punishment or losing control. A range of evidence-based approaches is available, including play therapy (child-centred, Synergetic, Theraplay, Autplay), counselling, EMDR therapy for trauma, and parenting support programs, all tailored to each child's needs.

Working with families

Parents and carers are actively involved in the therapeutic process. Parental coaching and filial therapy programs teach parents play therapy techniques to use at home with their own children. Additional parent-focused services include the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), Parent Learn to Play, Parent Effectiveness Training, and group programs such as Circle of Security Parenting and Tuning Into Kids. The team emphasises collaboration with families to address difficulties and achieve positive change.

Meet the team

The team includes Donna Lai (Principal Clinician, Play Therapist and Filial Therapist), Dr Aine Foran (Children's Counsellor and Associate Play Therapist), Amy Baillie (Synergetic Play Therapist and Children's Counsellor), Daniela Diaz (Registered Psychologist and Associate Play Therapist), Jovana Nikcevic (Registered Psychologist and Play Therapist), Iris He (Provisional Psychologist and Child and Family Therapist), Kate Hall (Child and Family Therapist and Social Worker), Natalie Ryan (Child and Family Therapist and Social Worker), and Sara McGarvey (Social Worker and Play Therapist). The practice is family-run with a focus on staff welfare and professional development, including monthly external supervision and professional development opportunities.

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