Lemon Drops Kids Therapy
20 Heyers Rd, Grovedale VIC 3216
- Clinic
About Lemon Drops Kids Therapy
Lemon Drops Kids Therapy offers child, adolescent and family mental health services using person-centered, evidence-based practice guided by neuroscience, attachment, trauma and developmental theories. With a focus on regulation and relationships, they work with children, young people and caregivers to understand themselves and others, express emotions in a healthy way and heal from difficult life experiences.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Lemon Drops Kids Therapy lists
- Play Therapy
- An evidence-based, non-directive method of therapy that helps children communicate, process and overcome their issues.
- Art Therapy
- An evidence based therapeutic form of counselling that allows children and young people to express themselves using creative materials.
- Youth Counselling
- Young people are assisted to develop a strong sense of identity and belonging, improve self-esteem, resilience, coping skills and social skills and process hardship or trauma.
- Interplay Therapy
- Uses an attachment and family systems framework to offer Play Therapy with the caregiver and child together, offering caregivers insight into their child's behaviours and helping children understand their caregiver's perspectives.
- Caregiver Support and Strategies
- Short-term support and education in parenting skills, strategies in managing challenging behaviours, developmental milestones or adverse experiences.
- Arts Therapy For Caregivers
- Evidenced based form of psychotherapy, utilising verbal and non-verbal communication to support growth and well being for adult caregivers.
- Sandplay Therapy
- Therapeutic service listed in service menu.
- Breathwork For Caregivers
- Therapeutic service listed in service menu.
- Groups and Workshops
- Lemon Drops Kids Therapy run a number of groups and workshops to support young people and their families.
Fees
External Supervision
$175
Caregiver Support Session
$180
Outreach
Plus travel calculated on individual basis
$180
Standard Sessions
45-50 minutes face-to-face plus up to 1 hour 30 minutes for documentation, correspondence, and caregiver check-ins
$180
Sibling sessions
$230
Self-Funded Intake
$250
From Lemon Drops Kids Therapy's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Lemon Drops Kids Therapy
From Lemon Drops Kids Therapy's website.
Our approach
Lemon Drops Kids Therapy offers a person-centered, evidence-based approach guided by current research in neuroscience, attachment, trauma and developmental theories. Sessions focus on regulation and relationships, providing a safe therapeutic environment where children and young people can explore, express and integrate challenging emotions and experiences. The therapy philosophy is deeply empathetic and respects each individual's innate drive to reach their full potential and engage in healthy relationships. Services include play therapy, art therapy, youth counselling, interplay therapy and caregiver support, with the balance between directive and non-directive work tailored to each child's needs.
Working with families
Caregiver involvement and consultation is an important part of the therapeutic process, particularly for children under 15 years of age. Therapists call caregivers regularly to discuss feedback and progress, and consultation sessions are scheduled every 5-10 sessions, or on request. A child's therapy space is kept safe and separate for them, so updates are not shared in front of the child. Sessions may also include caregiver check-ins, email correspondence, and communication with schools, support workers, GPs or other allied health professionals depending on your child's needs and therapeutic goals.
Meet the team
The team includes Julia Firth, Founder and Clinical Lead, who is a BSW, AASW, AMHSW, and APTA Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Play Therapist. Kirra Clarke serves as Director, and Sarah Stevenson is the Practice Manager. The therapy team comprises multiple qualified therapists including Hannah Curran, Silvia Cataudo-Williams, Saya Knox, Kaz Porch, Nerissa Hede, Hazel Brown, Amanda Tuckerman, Di Bones, Jordy Moore, Kate Calder, Carlos Ly, Vineeta Giri, Ruby McKay, Dave Lovegrove, Kalli Brown, Chantel Merendino and Alexi Hogan. The team also includes a nutritionist, administrative staff and a volunteer.
Your first visit
The initial consultation, called an Intake session, takes place between caregivers and the therapist without children present and is set aside for 50-90 minutes. The therapist takes time to listen to you, answer questions and explain the process. Together you will discuss current concerns and presenting symptoms, child and family history, make a therapeutic plan and set goals. Young people aged 15 years and over are welcome to attend the Intake session if they choose. This session forms the foundation for understanding your child's needs and beginning the therapeutic journey.
Locations & areas served
Grovedale
20 Heyers Rd, Grovedale VIC 3216
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