SERVICES
Kirstin is focused on helping the people she works with feel comfortable and at ease. She adapts her approach when working with clients of different ages for example using drawing and play with young children. She knows that adolescents often need some time to feel comfortable and has a non-confrontational approach to getting to know the young people she works with. Kirstin understands that adults also need time to feel at ease and allows them the space to ask questions and present their concerns. Kirstin has a strengths based approach to working with people of all ages and is just as concerned with the areas of strength and passion of the individuals she works with as the problems they come with.
Children
Kirstin uses play to engage children in therapy. Children’s difficulties are viewed in the context of their family, school and social environment. Along with the child who is experiencing difficulties, parents and siblings are invited to be a part of the initial therapy appointment….
Adolescents
A crucial component of therapy with people of any age but particularly with adolescents is helping people to feel comfortable to engage with therapy. Kirstin seeks to provide a safe and accepting space for adolescents to engage in therapy at their own pace….
Parents
Calm Connection Workshop online free click here to watch now. For parents of tweens and teens. Learn how to build resilience and connection with your teen when they are rolling their eyes, saying I don’t care, retreating to their bedroom, absorbed in tech or yelling at you.
In this workshop you will learn
The most common and sometimes harmful misconceptions held about teenagers
What to do about eye rolls, emotional outbursts, withdrawal and arguing about chores
The steps you can take to help you connect with your teen so they listen, talk to you normally and take responsibility for themselves
Parent support is an important part of all of the child therapy Kirstin provides. Children experiencing difficulties with their emotions and behaviour present unique parenting challenges that often cause significant stress in families…
Adults
Kirstin aims to help adults gain insight into the causes of their current difficulties. She uses a number of different therapeutic approaches (cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy) with adults which are based on scientific research that has found that our thoughts impact our emotional experiences…
Life Coaching
Kirstin enjoys helping others find direction and connection to meaning and purpose in life. Sometimes life can feel repetitive, flat, boring or meaningless. Kirstin can help you discover the activities that revitalise you and give your life greater meaning…
Research
Kirstin has a keen interest in research and has conducted research with over 2000 school students. Her research on bullying and peer aggression in high schools involved 1,200 Australian high school students. This research has been presented at Child Development conferences internationally and has been published in peer reviewed journals…
Workshops for Schools, Community Groups, Parents and Workplaces
Kirstin has presented workshops in high schools with students on bullying, emotional health and self-confidence. She has also presented parenting workshops on managing difficult behaviour in the teenage years, building resilience and emotional intelligence in childhood, and responding to bullying and aggressive behaviour.