Play Therapist/Early Childhood Intervention Specialist

Hi, I'm Elysia!

I started my journey in Melbourne with a Certificate II in Children's Services, leading to a Certificate III and Diploma before completing my Early Childhood Teaching degree. 

I have been working with young children and their families for over 20 years. After many years of teaching I discovered the Masters in Child Play Therapy at Deakin and fell in love, I completed my Masters in 2021 while travelling around WA with my family. 

I moved to Maryborough at the beginning of 2022 with my husband and 2 teenage daughters.  

Over the years I have worked with many children with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, developmental delays, and from trauma backgrounds. Working as a play therapist allows me to give individualised attention to those that need it most, something that can be challenging in the classroom environment.  

I am trained in Learn to Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy and Filial Therapy and love to work with children and their families in whatever method suits their individual needs.

Qualifications and training

• Cert II, Cert III, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Early Childhood

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

• Grad Certificate of Disability and Inclusion

• Master of Child Play Therapy

• Qualified in Learn to Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy and Filial Therapy

  • Diploma in Counselling - currently studying

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment