Is Tidda Counselling a registered NDIS provider?

Tidda Counselling 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 Tidda Counselling provide?

Tidda Counselling provides Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Tidda Counselling cover?

Tidda Counselling is based in Point Cook, VIC.

How do I connect with Tidda Counselling?

You can call +61 422 224 710 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 Tidda Counselling work with?

The service works with children aged 2 to 12, including early childhood support from 2 years and specific programs tailored to different age groups.

What does a paediatric OT actually help with?

Common areas include handwriting and fine-motor skills, sensory sensitivities, daily routines (dressing, eating, sleep), coordination, and self-regulation.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see an OT privately. A GP referral and care plan are required only to access Medicare rebates or certain funded pathways.

Can OT be funded by the NDIS?

Yes, typically under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living when it aligns with your child's plan goals.

How is OT different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on gross-motor movement and physical function; OT focuses on participation in everyday tasks, including fine-motor, sensory, and self-care skills.

Tidda Counselling · Occupational Therapy · Point Cook, VIC

What Tidda helps with

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.

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.

Parent Coaching

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.

Lego Therapy

LEGO-based therapeutic program using structured, evidence-based group play to support children with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and neurodevelopmental challenges.

Social Stars

Play therapy group held once weekly for 75 minutes over five weeks, designed to build confidence, enhance social skills, and support emotional development through communication, cooperation, problem-solving and emotional regulation.

Brick Together

Evidence-based LEGO therapy program for children and parents to connect and grow together through collaborative building activities, developing communication, trust, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.

Occupational Therapy

A therapy that helps children and adults develop the everyday skills needed for daily life — from dressing, writing and play to sensory processing and school participation. Occupational therapists assess what is getting in the way and design practical strategies to build independence and confidence.

Cognitive Assessment

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.

Child & Adolescent Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Assessment (ADOS-2)

Formal diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder using the ADOS-2 assessment tool.

NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments with Pedi-CAT

Functional capacity assessments using the Pedi-CAT tool for NDIS purposes.

Our approach

Play therapy is based on the belief that children can express their innermost feelings and challenges through play and can subsequently heal themselves, regulate their own feelings and behaviours, and make long-term improvements through their own effort. Rather than using traditional counselling methods that rely on verbal expression, play therapy offers children a calming, therapeutic space to work through feelings in a non-verbal way through play—the child's natural language. Sessions are supported by the therapeutic relationship to bring about growth, development and healing. The approach is extensively proven, professionally recommended and evidence-based for children with behavioural, emotional, social, developmental and psychological issues.

Working with families

Parent involvement is actively encouraged and considered essential to creating a positive therapeutic environment for the child at home, not just in the playroom. Filial therapy and parent coaching strengthen parent-child relationships, reduce stress for parents and teach parents the skills needed to address their child's issues in a constructive, therapeutic and age-appropriate manner. Parents receive specialised training and engage in structured play sessions with their children at home, with ongoing supervision and coaching from a therapist to guide their implementation and success.

Meet the team

The team includes Tulin Kocacik, the founder and director with many years of experience in community organisations and expertise in working therapeutically with children and families presenting with complex needs, trauma, attachment and mental health concerns. Counsellors include Noushad Laila with a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the University of Canberra; Kush Narang, who serves as a play therapist, counsellor and LEGO facilitator; and Molly Hill, who holds a Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Counselling. Tanya Davis is an author and business owner offering parent coaching. Other team members are Dr. Sangeetha Thomas, Amy Cummins, Misun Lee, Ruhee Kanotra, Pema Choki and Kunal Adlakha.

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