https://www.twpsychology.com.au/tania-wallace-counselling-psychologist daily 1.0 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/d0205134-8ff3-440a-a5e4-0fe581a6cad7/tania-headshot-2026.png Tania Wallace Counselling Psychologist - About Tania I have 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Self-Esteem, Family Separation and Parenting Support. I have completed several training programs in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) and am involved in this emerging mental health treatment. I tailor my treatment for each client's unique situation drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches incorporating Psychodynamic and attachment theories, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play therapy, mindfulness, brain-based therapy and somatic therapy in a fun and engaging way. https://www.twpsychology.com.au/counselling-enquiries daily 0.75 2025-06-29 https://www.twpsychology.com.au/child-psychology daily 0.75 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/1628596911270-Y4GN0GLKF5VVE4BVCOMV/play-therapy-doll-house.jpg Child counselling - Play therapy Play therapy is a form of therapy commonly used with younger children. Play therapy allows children to express thoughts, feelings, experiences and behaviour and to communicate, practice and master new skills through their natural inclination to engage in play. Play therapy can be non-directive or directive depending on the needs of the child. This means that sometimes there will be time allocated for free play based activity and at other times the child may be directed to particular activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/1628595445901-RV7F290IACFMFW26YZUS/play-therapy-drawing.jpg Child counselling - What we can work on Anxiety management Sleep problems Toileting issues Bullying Emotional regulation Relaxation/meditation Self-esteem/confidence building Family separation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/1628596885280-SNOHLW5ZHAAFFMRX9SS0/play-therapy-games.jpg Child counselling - What is involved? The first session involves one or both parents/carers and will involve a thorough assessment including your child’s developmental history in order to fully understand your child’s situation. After the initial assessment there are several possibilities. It may be decided to engage the child in therapy, or to work only with the parents/carers, or that a combination of child therapy and parenting support may be best. https://www.twpsychology.com.au/adolescent-counselling daily 0.75 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/711784bf-d879-4e4a-baa4-79d99f85cb47/dice-in-hands.png Adolescent Counselling - What is involved Psychological therapy with adolescents typically involves more traditional talk therapy though games may be used to help break the ice and get to know each other. We can explore the reasons for engaging in counselling and together we can work out how to tackle the issues you are facing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/8474241e-188f-4b08-adb5-7e4676525fc3/girl-thoughts.png Adolescent Counselling - We can talk about Anxiety Depression Difficulty sleeping Cyber bullying Mindfulness Relaxation/meditation Self-esteem/confidence building Gender and sexual identity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/35dd70db-12fa-414f-9c30-1102a91df683/colourful-brain.png Adolescent Counselling - How it will work This will depend on the age of the adolescent, however, it is helpful to meet with parents to gain a thorough understanding of the situation and the adolescent’s developmental history. Confidentiality is essential to a trusting therapeutic relationship and this will be explained and discussed at the start of treatment. Parental involvement will be based on the adolescent’s individual situation. https://www.twpsychology.com.au/adult-counselling daily 0.75 2024-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/6fcc4f31-c8be-42ec-a8bf-550ca963044f/emotional-faces-dice.png Adult Counselling - Getting started You may have a good idea of what you would like to discuss. It may be useful to write down a few thoughts prior to the first session. My approach is to work collaboratively with you to face whatever situation or problem is currently troubling you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/074a811f-c6f1-44f3-90d0-6425f44e5c47/emotional-word-cloud.png Adult Counselling - We can talk about Anxiety Depression Workplace issues Relationship breakdown Relaxation/meditation Self-esteem/confidence building Integration of psychedelic experiences Gender and sexual identity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dbcf75a270af32a346c2bd8/543a7310-14c6-4a7f-9eb0-672f8c9c806a/puzzle-brain-idea.png Adult Counselling - What is involved? The first session is an opportunity to explore the current situation or problem, discuss any relevant background and decide together what kind of approach is best suited to you. Confidentiality is essential to a trusting therapeutic relationship and this will be explained and discussed at the start of treatment.