Sun Rose Children’s Therapy provides compassionate and professional children’s therapy in Northcote for families seeking emotional, behavioural, and developmental support. Our dedicated team works closely with children, parents, schools, and kindergartens to ensure that each young person receives guidance tailored to their needs. We understand that children don’t misbehave — they communicate. Emotional outbursts, withdrawal, anxiety, or behavioural challenges are often signs that a child’s nervous system is overwhelmed and needs support.
Whether a child is experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, social difficulties, or attention-related concerns, our therapists offer structured and nurturing support to help them thrive.
We understand that every child is unique. Our approach focuses on creating warm, playful, and safe spaces where children feel comfortable exploring emotions, building resilience, and developing the skills they need to navigate everyday life. Therapy is grounded in emotional safety, connection, and trust, allowing children to engage at their own pace and in ways that feel meaningful to them. With the expertise of an experienced Children’s psychotherapist offering developmentally appropriate, child-centred psychological care, we ensure your child receives thoughtful, comprehensive care that supports long-term wellbeing.
Services
Our services extend to assisting children with a wide array of challenges, including trauma, family breakdown, separation anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioural concerns, language difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence, grief and loss, depression, and selective mutism. Our practice is recognised for its expertise in supporting children with ADHD.
Play Therapy in Northcote
Sun Rose Children’s Therapy offers specialised play therapy in Northcote for children who need a gentle, developmentally appropriate way to express themselves. Play is a child’s natural form of communication, and through play-based sessions, they can process experiences and learn new skills at their own pace.
In play therapy, children are not pressured to talk or “perform.” Instead, they use imagination, creativity, movement, and symbolic play to make sense of their inner world in a way that feels safe and empowering.
Our play therapy sessions help children:
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Strengthen emotional awareness and regulation
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Build confidence and social connection
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Process difficult life events such as grief, trauma, or transitions
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Improve communication and problem-solving skills
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Explore emotions through creativity, imagination, and symbolic play
Guided by a qualified Children’s play therapists providing developmentally appropriate psychological support in Northcote., our play therapy approach empowers children to express thoughts and feelings they may not yet have the words for. We prioritise co-regulation [helping children calm and organise their nervous system through relationship] and play which forms the foundation for long-term emotional resilience.
Whether your child is facing behavioural challenges, emotional distress, or family changes, play therapy in Northcote offers a supportive pathway to growth and healing.
Our Approach
Ensuring every child's holistic well-being is at the forefront of our mission. We believe in collaborating closely with the support systems surrounding each child.
Our approach involves working alongside parents, teachers, and significant adults to ensure that the voices, needs, and complexities of our children are heard and addressed.
We are dedicated to creating positive childhood experiences to overcome any negative challenges.
Why Choose Us?
Families across Melbourne trust Sun Rose Children’s Therapy because of our commitment to nurturing children’s emotional and developmental needs. We take a collaborative, child-centred approach that values each child’s voice, strengths, and individuality. Many parents come to us feeling worried, unsure, or exhausted. We provide a calm, non-judgemental space where families feel supported, understood, and guided.
Parents choose us because we provide:
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Skilled therapists and an experienced children psychologist in Northcote
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A calm, supportive environment designed for emotional safety
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Strong expertise in ADHD, social development, and emotional regulation
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Evidence-based methods including play therapy and behavioural strategies
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Clear guidance and communication with parents, teachers, and support networks
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Flexible support across clinic and educational settings
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A warm, understanding approach that empowers children and families
Our goal is to help children feel confident, connected, and capable in both home and school environments.
About Us
Sun Rose Children's Therapy is a dedicated therapeutic service situated in North and West Melbourne, specialising in supporting children with ADHD.
In the northern suburbs, we accommodate children both at our clinic and educational settings, while in the western suburbs, we exclusively meet them at their educational settings.
Funding Support Through NDIS and Medicare
Families may be able to access children’s therapy using NDIS funding for eligible children, including self-managed or plan-managed options, or through Medicare-funded Mental Health Social Work services with a GP referral. Complete our intake form to explore eligibility and next steps.
Book a Session Today
If your child is experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural challenges, early support can make a meaningful difference.
The first step is to complete our intake form, which helps us understand your child’s needs and ensure the right therapeutic support from the beginning.
Seeking therapy doesn’t mean something is “wrong.” It means you’re listening to your child and responding with care.
Once the intake form is submitted, our team will review the information and be in touch to discuss next steps and suitable appointment options. We aim to create a safe, engaging space where children can learn to regulate emotions, build resilience, and express themselves more confidently.
Complete the intake form today to begin your child’s journey toward improved emotional wellbeing.
More Locations We Serve
“We have been seeing Golnaz weekly for 4 years. She has built a wonderful relationship with our son Rocky and our family. We have seen such great progress.
Golnaz has been such an asset to our team helping Rocky build on his skills and communication through play.Play therapy with Golnaz is by far Rocky’s favourite therapy and lights up when Golnaz arrives with her box of games and activities.
It’s been an absolute joy to see our son Rocky blossom and learn through play with Golnaz.”
Krystal at Altona VIC
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Book a session by filling out our intake form or give us a call on 0402 364 508.