About Andrew

Andrew Polzella

Bringing Healing and Hope to Children

Andrew brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate heart to Tidda Counselling. He has a deep passion for helping children overcome challenges, express themselves, and discover their full potential.

Understanding the Unique Needs of Children

With a background in hardship support, Andrew has a strong foundation in assisting individuals facing adversity and navigating complex systems. His dedication to supporting people, particularly children, led him to pursue a Bachelor of Communication and a Post Graduate Diploma of Counselling. These qualifications, combined with his genuine care for individuals, make him an invaluable asset to our team.

Child-Lead Play Therapy: A Specialisation

At Tidda Counselling, Andrew is our dedicated Child Counsellor with a specialisation in Child-Led Play Therapy. He believes in creating a safe and nurturing space where children can express themselves without fear of judgment. Through Child-Led Play Therapy, Andrew empowers children to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a playful and supportive environment.


Diverse Counselling Approaches

Andrew’s counseling methods include Person-Centered approaches, Mindfulness, Motivational Therapy, Narrative, and Child-Led Therapy. These diverse approaches allow him to tailor his counseling to meet each child’s unique needs, helping them find their voice and confidence.


Lego Therapy: Building Stronger Social and Behavioural Skills

In addition to his role as a Child Counsellor, Andrew serves as one of our Lego Therapy facilitators. He works with children who may face challenges with social and behavioural skills. Through Lego Therapy, he helps children develop essential skills, foster connections, and build self-esteem.


Support for a Range of Challenges

Andrew is equipped to support children dealing with a variety of challenges, including communication and social development difficulties, ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), phobias, adjustment disorders, trauma, and depression. His holistic approach aims to guide children toward brighter, happier tomorrows.

At Tidda Counselling, we are honoured to have Andrew on our team, and we are confident that his dedication and expertise will make a profound difference in the lives of the children and families he serves.

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