Anita holds both a Master of Education (Early Childhood) and a Master of Counselling, with extensive experience in working with young children across educational, early intervention, school and therapy settings. Anita’s approach is rooted in a deep understanding of nervous system regulation, child development and how to promote positive behaviours and skills through play.

Anita has certified and extensive training in working with autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent children and young people, and as a parent to an autistic young person, is passionate about neuro-affirming practices. She also has experience as a child and adolescent trauma counsellor.

Anita is able to assess motor and movement skills and uses integrative approaches to improve movement, integrate retained primitive reflexes and build gross/fine motor skills in play and everyday routines.

Anita focuses on routines, family systems and relationships to promote regulation, build self esteem, self-advocacy skills and use a strengths-based approach to help children and families thrive.

Anita is a proud member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), maintaining high ethical standards with regular supervision.

Additionally, Anita is skilled in using Hanen-based speech and language approaches, collaborative, proactive, solutions-based practices (Dr. Ross Greene) and the “be my co-therapist” approach. Anita uses an integrative approach to therapy drawing on sand tray therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy, Jungian approaches, expressive therapies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Anita’s work is personalised to empower children, young people, and families to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.