Sun Rose Children's Therapy

Get to know Sun Rose Children's Therapy

From Sun Rose Children's Therapy's website.

• Our approach

  Sun Rose Children's Therapy uses a child-centred, play-based approach grounded in the belief that play is how children naturally express themselves and process experiences. Sessions are designed as safe, nurturing spaces where children explore feelings, build confidence, and develop coping skills through play, creative activities, imagination, and structured therapeutic experiences tailored to each child's developmental stage. The therapists observe, guide, and reflect with care, helping children build emotional regulation and self-awareness while honouring each child's voice and pace. Rather than focusing solely on behaviour change, the practice explores the emotions, experiences, and environments influencing a child's wellbeing, working collaboratively with parents, teachers, and support systems to create consistency and stability in the child's life.

• Working with families

  Sun Rose Children's Therapy believes that meaningful change occurs when children feel emotionally safe and caregivers feel supported, recognising that relationships are at the heart of healing and growth. The practice works collaboratively with parents and carers from the outset, conducting intake interviews to understand your child's unique needs and regularly meeting with you to discuss progress and ensure everyone is working toward the same goals. Parents may join in some sessions, especially at the start, during check-ins, and as therapy wraps up, creating a team effort to support your child's growth. The therapists maintain strong collaboration with families, educators, and broader support teams to create consistency, confidence, and stability in every child's day-to-day life.

• Meet the team

  Sun Rose Children's Therapy is led by Golnaz Behgoo, the Founder and Director, who is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist with over 15 years of experience and Master's degrees in both Social Work and Play Therapy. The team also includes Luna, a Registered Child Play Therapist with over eight years of experience in early childhood and therapeutic settings who speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and Meg Evans, a warm and empathetic Play Therapist with over 17 years' experience and a Master's degree in Child Play Therapy from Deakin who brings lived experience as a proud member of the neurodivergent community. The practice works collaboratively with psychologists, GPs, schools, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals as needed to support each child.

• Your first visit

  At the first appointment, the therapist will conduct an intake interview with you to carefully listen to your family's concerns and learn about your child's developmental history and any life stresses. With your permission, the therapist may speak with your child's school or other significant adults to gather information. The therapist will then meet with your child separately to explain what play therapy is and answer their questions. Following these initial steps, the therapist completes an assessment of your child's strengths and difficulties to create a personalised plan, including how often you'll meet and for how long. This process helps ensure the therapy is tailored perfectly to your child's unique needs.