Welcome to Tidda
Counselling
Play Therapy
Providing a safe, supportive environment to help you and your child navigate key stages of development
What's new at Tidda Counselling?
Welcome to LEGO new term groups ,it is starting this week , 7 October 2024 .
Staff Development Programs at Tidda Counselling and Victorian Therapy and Counselling Centre
We are welcoming our Staff Development Programs, where we empower professionals with valuable tools and insights to enhance their skills in supporting children’s social and emotional development.
What’s New: We are excited to introduce our latest offering – Staff Development Programs focused on Understanding Children’s Individual Processing Profiles. These programs are designed for professionals working directly with children, including educators, social workers, therapists, and allied health professionals.
Key Benefits:
- Enhanced understanding of Individual Processing Profiles for effective interventions.
- Tailored support strategies for children’s social and emotional development.
- Improved parent-child relationships through targeted interventions.
- Increased confidence in addressing challenging behaviours.
We look forward to empowering you with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on children’s holistic development!
We Can Help
Do You Have Concerns About Your Child’s Behaviour or Development? We’re Here to Help.
With children between the ages of 2 and 12, traditionally accepted counselling methods are largely ineffective: at such a young age, children do not yet have the words for most of their feelings. Instead, Tidda Counselling offers children a calming, therapeutic space to express and work through their feelings in a non-verbal way through the child’s natural language of play.
This is play therapy: an extensively proven, professionally recommended and completely evidence-based treatment for any child with behavioral, emotional, social, developmental and/or psychological issues. It is based on the belief that any child 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 to their lives through their own effort.
Play Therapy is supported by the therapeutic relationship to bring about growth, development and healing of the child (Australian Play Therapists Association).
“Play is the child’s natural medium of self-expression.” Founder of play-based therapy, Virginia M. Axline
Play Therapy
Supporting Children and Their Parents Through Difficult Times
Play therapy may be an effective treatment for struggling children, but it is often recommended to engage parents in the same methodology. That way, you can create a positive therapeutic environment for your child at home, not just in our playroom. Though that may sound daunting, what you’ll come to find is that filial therapy and parent coaching actively strengthen parent-child relationships, take stress away from the parents, and most importantly teaches parents the skills they need to address any issues their child(ren) may have in a constructive, therapeutic and age-appropriate manner.
“My son and I have been using this service for approx 6 months and I could not ask for a better environment or better service. My son loves coming here and is greatly supported I also love coming in and feel understood, heard and supported through everything ♥️”
Jasmine Apted
We are delighted to introduce our BRICK TOGETHER: Lego Therapy for Child & Parent program, starting 12 October 2024!
This evidence-based program is designed to strengthen family relationships through fun and collaborative Lego-building activities. The program helps families build communication, trust, patience, and problem-solving skills in a playful environment.
Each session provides a unique opportunity for families to grow closer, enhance their communication, and develop stronger bonds while having fun together.
Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot!
Filial Therapy
Filial Therapy, offered at Tidda Counselling, is a transformative approach that focuses on enhancing parent-child relationships through intentional and therapeutic play. Tulin Kocacık, our Founder and Director, is a seasoned practitioner in this modality, utilising it to build a sense of belonging and support for families in need. Also known as Parent-Child Relationship Work, Filial Therapy is designed to strengthen parental capacity, fostering emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and coping strategies in both parents and children. Through guided sessions, parents gain valuable insights into understanding their child’s emotions, promoting optimal growth and development. At Tidda Counselling, we recognise the profound impact of Filial Therapy in creating lasting positive change for families, and we invite you to explore this enriching therapeutic experience with us.
Lego® Therapy
We have started a new program – we’d love to see your child there for Lego® Based Therapeutic program for Children, with the next program starting 7th October, 2024.
Our therapists are qualified LEGO® Based Therapy and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method Facilitator. LEGO® Therapy is child-led collaborative group play therapy that builds on a child’s interest in construction play and actively fosters children’s willingness to collaborate and interact with one another.
Lego Therapy is proven to be an effective therapy intervention for both Autistic children and children with other neurodevelopmental conditions and children who experience and / or are diagnosed with Anxiety disorders, Phobias, Adjustment disorders, ADHD and Depression.
Parenting coaching is emerging as a new way for parents to gain support for a variety of parenting issues. We provide tools, ideas, and support without treating underlying issues, like ADHD or depression.
"SOCIAL STARS " Play Therapy Group
Is your child looking to build confidence and improve social skills ?
Our Social Stars Play Therapy Group is the perfect place for kids to learn valuable social skills in a fun, supportive environment !
Through engaging activities and play based learning , children will develop communication , cooperation, problem solving , and emotional regulation skills.
The group meet once a week for 75 minutes over five weeks.s .
About Founder and Director - Tulin Kocacik
Tulin Kocacik is a trained and certified play therapist and counsellor with over 5 years’ experience within community, local government and private practice, including not-for-profit organisations and human services. She holds extensive expertise in working therapeutically with families who have complex and challenging needs as well as trauma, mental health and attachment concerns.
Tulin is especially passionate: not just about helping young children grow into emotionally intelligent and healthy adults, but about strengthening your capacity to be an understanding, supportive and all-around great parent.
Tulin is also well experienced in working collaboratively with multiple agencies and professionals that are involved in the child and family’s life, ensuring a cohesive and consistent developmental experience for the child. Tulin is also the team leader of Unity Therapeutic Play Group in Victoria, which is run by Play Therapy Australia and aims to provide a sense of belonging for families that are in need of additional support.
