Our People

Clinical Manager
Msc Social Work, Cert IV & Diploma in Training & Assessment
Tell us a bit about your experience
I am a Social Worker by trade and have worked in the Community Service across Ireland, Scotland, and Australia for over 20 years. I have worked in the Criminal & Youth justice sector as well as the families area. I love to see children or their families achieve change and the sense of achievement that they get from being supported and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
Where are you from?
Although I am Irish by birth (I have been described by many children as the woman who talks funny), I have called the Northern Beaches home for over 20 years.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
As a Social Worker, I have been a long-time fan of the Be Centre. I hope to support the great work that our therapists do, but undertaking a more behind-the-scenes management role. I love to empower, support and work for organisations that help both children, families and communities to make the world a safer place for children.
What do you like most about your job?
Being a new member of the team at Be Centre, I have been astounded by the amazing, supportive, talented, welcoming team who seem to work tirelessly to support our communities children to find their voice.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I am a huge fan of card games, board games and enjoy all types of adventurous play with my own family.
Intake Clinician
B BSc/ B Psychology (Hon); Post Grad Dip Psychodrama, Sociometry & Group Psychotherapy, Certified Humanistic Play Therapist, Post Grad Cert in Clinical Play Therapy (currently completing). Member with Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA).
Tell us a bit about your experience
I have had such wonderful opportunities to work in a range of mental health roles & settings over my year; learned much and grew more through the people I met in the therapy room, as well as those I worked alongside. I started my mental health career as a Kids Help Line Telephone counsellor, moved into Adult Community Mental Health as a Psychologist, and then in Sweden, had the incredible fortune to work within a strongly resourced Wellbeing Team at a bilingual school as a full-time school counsellor (we had a full-time nurse!) In the years in between before coming to Be Centre, I focused my time as a stay at home mum, volunteering & applying what I had learnt in work & life as a Primary Ethics Volunteer Teacher with Y1-6 aged students & as a casual Encore Program Facilitator supporting groups of women who had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, facilitating a prescriptive exercise program and support wellbeing. In 2021, I began working at Be Centre as the Intake Clinician, and whilst this is still my primary role, I have (inevitably, they say!!) engaged in Play Therapy training and have begun working as an Intern Play Therapist.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Brisbane and made my way to Sydney via the very scenic route of nearly 12 years in Stockholm, Sweden. My parents were born in Malaysia, of Chinese heritage, and whilst I was born in the UK, I feel quite connected to our culture, in the unique way that comes from a move at that time in history and from my experiences growing up in the world. As long as I can remember, I have shared this long story when asked this simple question. It feels important to share all the parts!
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
My pathway to Play Therapy is intimately connected with Be Centre and I can say that it is my colleagues & our Founder, Deb Killelea, their way of being, and the growth & change that I have vicariously witnessed in the children & families who seek support with us that has led me here. This way of being in relationship – what we refer to us a ‘Being With’ way of relating - is filled with heartfelt warmth, attentiveness and responsiveness & most importantly, total acceptance. This is deeply embedded in the Play Therapy modality. Play keeps me real and in the present moment; it facilitates expression & communication in a way far beyond words, and the felt sense feeling is visceral (if we ‘listen’ carefully). I believe play also supports us to safely work through the hard things. My practical learning from working in a non-English speaking environment within a diverse community in Sweden highlighted the power of relationships and that which we do not say in words. A chance encounter brought me to Be Centre and Play Therapy has felt like a coming home.
What do you like most about your job?
What I love most about this job is that I can be my authentic self, and this will be accepted and received. The other important part is the qualities of the work itself align so deeply with my being.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
Dancing when I feel moved to, cooking (& experimenting with recipes) for loved ones, spontaneous bantering and deep dives whilst card playing, travelling to new places (and its even better when it is to meet with long held dear friends!). Soccer is still a love but am now hanging up my boots & moved to cheer squad for my boys.
Play Therapist
Clinical Supervisor, PostGrad Dip Play Therapy, BBSc, RN, CMHN, Cert Holistic Counselling, Cert Life Coaching, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist
Tell us a bit about your experience
I have 36 years’ experience working in mental health in both Melbourne and Sydney, including the past 11 years as a play therapist.
Where are you from?
Melbourne originally, then I moved to Sydney over 20 years ago with my husband and two children.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
Prior to becoming a play therapist I worked with both adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health issues which had their origins in childhood trauma. Those clients often told me that when they were children, they hadn’t got the help they needed. Sometimes adults tried to get them to talk but they didn’t have the words to explain their feelings or were too scared to speak. When I discovered Play Therapy I knew this was the answer I had been looking for as a way to reach children using their natural language of play. There is clear evidence to show that early intervention through appropriate help in childhood can change the trajectory of a person’s life.
What do you like most about your job?
I love being able to connect with children through play. Playing out worries, feelings and experiences helps children to make sense of them and allows them to move forward. Being a part of this process with a child is a great privilege. Children inspire me every day with their amazing capacity to express themselves in their own unique way. I also love seeing stronger, connected and more joyful relationships develop between parents/carers and their children as a result of the play therapy process.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I grew up on the coast and love being near the beach and ocean which helps to ground me. In the play room at Be Centre I enjoy following the child’s lead and seeing where their play journey takes us!
Play Therapist
Registered Interplay Therapist, Post Grad Cert Play Therapy, BA Hons (Psych), Cert. Jungian Sand Therapy, Cert Counselling Theory and Practice, PTI
Tell us a bit about your experience
When I left school, I completed a BA Honours Degree in Psychology at University College Dublin. My real interest was psychotherapy so I went on to study counselling and psychotherapy and worked in drug and alcohol and other addictions. Much of my work was with young people and their families. After we had our children I trained as a Crisis Support Worker at Lifeline and more recently completed my Post Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy.
Where are you from?
I am from Ireland and travelled to Australia in my 20’s. Just before I was about to leave Sydney I met my Australian husband and the rest is history.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
Working in addiction I often wondered what life would have been like for some of my clients if they had been able to get help when they were young. After raising my own family, I felt drawn towards working with children, I wanted to find a way that would truly allow them to safely express themselves. When I learned about Play Therapy and how it reaches children in a way that talking therapy cannot, I knew I had found that way.
What do you like most about your job?
I am constantly amazed in the playroom as I watch children process their struggles and guide their own growth. I feel enormously privileged that they allow me into their lives to be part of that process. I love helping provide a safe space and developing a relationship where they can feel supported and secure enough to express their feelings, thoughts, fears and worries through the medium that comes most naturally to them – play.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I grew up in the countryside and loved to escape down the fields or into the woods, immersing myself in the freedom of nature and my imagination. In the playroom, I love working in the sand with children and being with them as their natural creativity and imagination takes them where they need to go.
Play Therapist
Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Child Play Therapy
Tell us a bit about your experience
My previous work experience has been in Casework and Counselling roles in the field of child welfare and family support. I have also worked in schools doing expressive therapy with individuals and groups. I love working with children and families to help them thrive as individuals and in relationships.
Where are you from?
I was born and grew up in Sydney’s Western suburbs.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
Through my experience in schools and in social work roles I met many children who were really struggling with big emotions, grief and trauma. I found these kids were often misunderstood, and their families, teachers and I just didn’t know the best way to help them. When I discovered Play Therapy it just made sense! I love that Play Therapy uses the most natural and developmentally appropriate way for children to communicate and express themselves.
What do you like most about your job?
I feel so privileged to have children let me into their inner world through their play! It is amazing to witness kids express difficult emotions, discover strength and build resilience within the safety of the playroom and therapeutic relationship. I also love working alongside parents and carers to support attachment and family relationships through play.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
As a child I loved to go on adventures through all sorts of imaginative play. I still love dress ups, escaping through a good novel or musical and exploring outside in nature.
Play Therapist
Certified Humanistic Play Therapist and Interplay Practitioner Masters of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy, Postgraduate training in Therapeutic Play Skills, Fundamentals of Sandplay Therapy (ANZ-STI), Diploma in Transactional Analysis, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Tell us a bit about your experience
After years of working in the business and corporate sectors focusing on supporting people within the business scope, I made the decision to leave that space and really focus on people personally. This led to me further training in psychotherapy, play therapy and interplay family therapy which started my journey of working therapeutically with adults, young people, families and more recently with precious kiddos. I have also enjoyed volunteer roles at the Benevolent Society supporting new Mums and Bubs, being a Raise mentor and have been lucky enough to experience some awesome volunteer roles supporting young people in South America and Africa.
Where are you from?
I was born and bred around Sydney and the Central Coast.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
I guess it’s largely because I feel passionate about kids and their wellbeing, and I wish every child (and adult) was loved and supported and trauma-proof. And from a big picture perspective, I think no one’s life is perfect and often things that happen in early years (outside of our control) impact us in many ways that can shift throughout time. The way we deal with these impacts can become patterns of behaviour or relationships or just ways of managing. And it’s when these approaches no longer serve us that we look to get help as adults. I love the idea of short-circuiting this and offering healing and support by way of early intervention so that the impact in those early years can help us build better ways of being throughout life. And to work effectively with children in those early years I think it’s important we communicate in a way that is natural for them, hence the draw of play therapy. It’s such a beautiful way of relating.
What do you like most about your job?
The people. Every individual – whether a child, a parent, a carer, a significant other or a colleague at work – they impact me. I feel so honoured to be let into people’s worlds and be part of the process of change they may be seeking. Don’t get me wrong – the playroom is super awesome too!
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
It depends on my mood – I love the sand especially when I am feeling like I want to chill and when I want to get my creative on, it’s the art supplies that take top spot.
Play Therapist
Bachelor of Counselling (Majoring in Children, Marriage and Family Therapy), Post Graduate Diploma Play Therapy
Tell us a bit about your experience
I have been working with children for almost 20 years through various volunteer programs and decided to make a career out of it in 2006. I studied a Bachelor’s in Counselling majoring in Working with Children & Marriage and Family Therapy, then took this one step further and became a qualified Play Therapist in 2011. I worked with Be Centre for 6 years before I moved to Orange County, California for 6 years where I worked in one of the nation’s leading paediatric hospitals in a child and adolescent psychiatric facility. In 2020 my husband, newborn son and I moved back to Australia, and I was able to re-join the wonderful team at Be Centre once again.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised Northern Beaches.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
For me, prevention and early intervention is key. If children are given a safe space to be totally accepted as they are and given permission to process their difficulties in a way that is natural to them (play!), the future generations will develop into healthy, happy adolescents and adults. Play Therapy advocates for children to have a voice and an environment to make sense of what is happening in their world.
What do you like most about your job?
The uniqueness of every child. I am still getting surprised even after 13 years of being a Play Therapist. I love having the privilege of being allowed into the child’s world to witness them make courageous steps towards their healing.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
Inside the room my favourite play is sand and role-play. Outside the room is anything with water!
Play Therapy
BA Honours in Psychology, Postgraduate certificate in therapeutic Play (PTUK, PTI) , Postgraduate Degree in Psychometric Assessments and Postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management
Tell us a bit about your experience
After completing my honours in Psychology, I devoted time to voluntary work in informal settlements and hospitals in India, igniting my passion for working with children and families. Subsequently, I pursued a postgraduate degree in Psychometric Assessments while engaging with children ranging from 5 years old to university students at the University of Johannesburg. This experience led me to a role in corporate HR and learning and development for four years. However, my deep-seated desire to work directly with children persisted, prompting me to undergo training in life coaching for children and later in Play Therapy. During my journey into Play Therapy, I owned and managed a preschool.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in South Africa.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
My passion lies in supporting children facing challenges beyond their control. I'm captivated by the use of play to establish connections with children, facilitating exploration of solutions to cope with their worries, fears, sadness, and challenging circumstances. The versatility of tools and resources available for each child's exploration is particularly rewarding. Above all, it's a privilege to provide a safe haven where children can authentically express themselves, aiding them in thriving.
What do you like most about your job?
Witnessing the impact of the playroom on each child is immensely gratifying. Being part of a process that empowers children to freely explore, discover their own solutions, and unlock their full potential is truly remarkable.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I love the multisensory experience of beach play, the engagement of board games, the joy of silliness with my son, and the freedom of expression through dance.
Play Therapist
Master of Arts in Psychology. AHPRA Registered Psychologist Member AAPi, Associate Member APTA Postgraduate training in Child Centred Play Therapy, Tuning Into Teens, Triple P and Wrapped in Angels qualified facilitator.
Tell us a bit about your experience
As a psychologist, I have worked with people from all walks of life, from various backgrounds and presenting with many different needs. Over the years, I have gained knowledge and experience not only in the field of counselling, but also as a Youth and Family Caseworker, as well as facilitating parenting and trauma-based workshops. I believe that interventions based on a strong therapeutic relationship, drawing on the strengths of those seeking assistance, are most effective.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in South Africa. Since my 20’s I’ve travelled extensively, lived and worked in South Africa, Amsterdam and Dublin, and finally settled in Sydney in 2011.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
My first role as a qualified Psychologist, was at a Play Therapy Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Being part of a team that was devoted to play therapy as early intervention, really set the stage and sparked my own passion for healing children through play and creativity. Seeing the difference that play therapy made to these children, irrespective of their background, status or culture, has ingrained in me the importance of allowing children to heal and thrive through their own natural language of play.
What do you like most about your job?
Children certainly do communicate their feelings in different ways, and I love creating a safe, friendly, empathic environment for them to explore, express and heal what is going on for them. I value the idea of children feeling heard, valued and important. Working with children can be really challenging – their behaviour, their stories, their distress – but it’s by far the most rewarding work I have ever done.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I absolutely love playing in the ocean waves with my kids! I didn’t grow up near the ocean, so this is a real treat for me! In the playroom, I love being completely immersed in the natural, unscripted play unfolding before me.
Play Therapist
Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood), Graduate Diploma in Special Education, Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Therapeutic Child Play, Master of Child Play Therapy
Tell us a bit about your experience
I was a teacher for many years, with much of that time spent in special education. My counselling qualifications led me to work with young, vulnerable mothers through an NGO. My studies in Child Play Therapy have now brought me to Be Centre. I’m excited to introduce the Teacher’s Optimal Relationship Approach (TORA) to teachers in schools. TORA is an evidence-based well-being program designed for both students and teachers.
Where are you from?
I was born and bred in Sydney.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
My work with vulnerable mothers and their children inspired me to learn more about helping children who may have experienced early trauma. This deepened my understanding of Attachment Theory.

Play Therapy provides me with the tools to understand what is happening for a child beneath their behaviours and to help navigate a path to healing through playful interactions. Play is about discovery, and Play Therapy is about self-discovery.
What do you like most about your job?
To be in the moment with a child as they reveal and heal in therapy is a privilege and a gift.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I love a good board game marathon with my family. My idea of bliss is losing myself in a good book while lying in a hammock, surrounded by a beautiful garden.
Play Therapist
Bachelor of Health Science, Master of Child Play Therapy
Tell us a bit about your experience
Working with children has always been something I wanted to do! I began volunteering with children while in high school and have continued to work with children and families in various capacities since. My interest in supporting children through their own language of play directed me to complete a Master of Child Play Therapy and became a therapist.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Sydney.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
I was inspired by the combination of play therapy process and principles as a therapy to support children in overcoming, accepting and flourishing in their world. I wanted to work as a play therapist to provide truly effective therapy to support children and their families living through hurdles and challenges. Working with children and their families is something I regard as extremely valuable and critical in creating a better world.
What do you like most about your job?
I feel honored to work alongside each child, creating and holding space for them to explore their world, express themselves and develop existing and new strengths.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I love crafts like pottery and colouring-in as well as card games, Jenga, Articulate and dancing!
Parent Counsellor
MCAP Masters in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy (2013) (8 years’ experience), Tuning Into Kids and Tuning Into Teens qualified facilitator.
Tell us a bit about your experience
I have 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and eight years as a Counsellor. I'm a facilitator of the Tuning into Kids, Tuning into Teens, and Circle of Security parenting courses. I previously volunteered as a Lifeline telephone support worker and I've mentored with Raise Foundation. I'm a mum of two grown-up children.
Where are you from?
I was born in the UK and came to Australia in 1995.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
I was looking for something that would align with my Counselling qualification and found myself supporting parents at Be Centre. I feel that "play" is so important. It allows children to use their creativity while developing emotionally. It also is a great connection time for parents and their children.
What do you like most about your job?
I love working in a supportive environment with other health professionals. I am passionate about my role supporting parents either through counselling or facilitating parenting courses. It's important to support the parents/carers through the process so not only the children feel supported, but also the parents.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I loved creative play and story telling with my children when they were young. We still have lots of craft activity in our house including painting and mosaics.
Family Counsellor
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Deborah founded Be Centre in 2008. Deborah's passion has always been helping children. Her entire professional career has been devoted to working with aboriginal children, children with physical disabilities and behavioural problems. She is actively involved in the projects she funds and is a founding member of Green Cross Australia. Deborah along with her husband Steve, founded The Charitable Foundation in 2000 aiming to provide life-changing interventions reaching as many people as possible. Deborah has been Chair since 2008.
Chair & Founder
Mark is a seasoned marketing professional with over 20 years of global blue-chip marketing experience and founder of Global Mentorship & Strategy. He served as the CEO of GroupM Australia & New Zealand from 2016 to 2021, leading Australia's largest media investment group. He served as CMO at McDonalds, ANZ Banking Group, Pepsi Lipton International and Unilever. His career spans multiple continents and categories, with a proven track record in delivering results.
Board Member
Graham brings with him a wealth of professional experience developed and refined over a 34-year career with Deloitte and KPMG in London and Sydney. Currently heading Deloitte’s national strategic accounts initiatives, Graham is responsible for driving superior outcomes for the firm’s top 30 clients. Graham is a chartered accountant and registered company auditor, providing specialist advisory solutions to corporations and boards and has a passion for helping to develop our leaders of the future. Graham is aware of the acute situation and challenges many children and families are currently facing and is committed to offering his skills, dedication, and passion, to support the Be Centre and those in need.
Board Member
Chris is a clinical psychologist who has primarily worked in public mental health for the past 30 years with a focus on people with borderline personality disorder. He holds a conjoint associate professorship and has taught and assessed in undergraduate

psychology, post graduate clinical psychology, undergraduate medicine and post graduate psychiatry training. He has a strong interest in clinical governance being the current deputy president of the Psychology Council of NSW and having been a past chair of the Australian Psychological Society’s ethics committee.
Board Member

Chief Executive Officer
Master of Marketing
Tell us a bit about your experience
In my career, I have worked in both corporate environments and for-purpose businesses. Most recently I was the co-owner of Coastrek, a mental health charity that has successfully raised over $40 million.
Where are you from?
Originally from South Africa, I have proudly called Australia home for the past 17 years, though my South African accent is still going strong.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
My passion for Play Therapy stems from its positive and impactful nature. As an early intervention, Play Therapy contributes to improved overall emotional well-being after therapy concludes, ensuring children aged 3-12 years can thrive.
What do you like most about your job?
Being part of a team who all wholeheartedly invest their time to Be Centre’s vision, to help children grow to become happy, healthy, and thriving young people.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I like to play outside in nature, bike riding, running, climbing trees, swimming in the ocean.
Community Manager

Tell us a bit about your experience
With over a decade of experience in Real Estate and Luxury Project Marketing, I also spent 7+ years in property recruitment, specialising in design, architecture, development, and construction. My career has taken me across the Asia Pacific region, including work in luxury travel. Alongside this, my true passion lies in giving back—raising funds for not-for-profits and working closely with corporate organisations to build meaningful partnerships and strong community connections.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Victoria on the Mornington Peninsula.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
As a mother to two young children (aged 10 and 8), I’ve come to deeply appreciate the power of connection, emotional support, and understanding during the early years. At Be Centre, I’m constantly inspired by our incredible team of trained play therapists—their wisdom not only supports the children they work with but has also helped me navigate the challenges of parenting. They offer a community of learning that I value immensely. What drives me is the desire to ensure that no child or parent has to face life’s challenges alone. If we can provide early intervention through Play Therapy, we can give families the tools to heal, grow, and thrive—creating a future generation of confident, resilient individuals. That vision inspires me every single day.
What do you like most about your job?
What I love most about my job is the opportunity to work with an incredible team and a broader community that genuinely cares—and knowing that together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of children and families. My role brings together all the things I’m most passionate about: building meaningful relationships, connecting people and communities, and creating partnerships that have lasting impact. It’s a blend of my professional strengths and personal values. Every day, I get to tap into my child self, lead with empathy, and show up not just as a colleague—but as a mother. That alignment between purpose and passion is what makes this work so special to me.
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I love all kinds of play that help me connect, unwind, and be in the moment—whether it’s dancing and listening to music, painting, doing puzzles, building Lego with my children, or playing board games as a family. I especially enjoy being in nature—swimming, snorkelling, and playing in the ocean. Travelling also brings out my playful side, offering new adventures and experiences to share with loved ones. For me, play is about joy, connection, and making meaningful memories with family and friends.
Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Media & Diploma in Early Education
Tell us a bit about your experience
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Media, however I have spent the past several years working in Early Childhood Education and Care, with a Diploma qualification. I have a love for children and wanted to do meaningful work that helped them in some way and thought of no better way to combine all of this, than working here at Be Centre.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised here in Sydney.
What inspired you to work in Play Therapy?
I have a background in Early Childhood Education & Care, and throughout my time in that industry I worked directly with children who have experienced some of the life challenges that Be Centre can help overcome. I believe in the work done at Be Centre through play therapy, and the impact that it has on a child’s life being truly something very special.
What do you like most about your job?
Working with a great team on amazing projects, ultimately fundraising for such a worthy cause. Knowing that you have a small part in helping a child heal makes every day worth it!
What kind of play do you enjoy the most?
I enjoy spending time with friends and family and love travelling and being in nature, especially the beach. I am a creative person, so anything creative excites me!

Be Centre is more than just a place – we’re also a team of dedicated people who share a common passion for what we do. Our team includes some of the nation’s most experienced Play Therapists, but also a high skilled executive team and engaged Board of Directors. We’re also lucky to have the support of amazing interns, volunteers and ambassadors, who all help make us the organisation we are today.

Our People

Clinical Manager

Msc Social Work, Cert IV & Diploma in Training & Assessment

Although I am Irish by birth (I have been described by many children as the woman who talks funny), I have called the Northern Beaches home for over 20 years.

Being a new member of the team at Be Centre, I have been astounded by the amazing, supportive, talented, welcoming team who seem to work tirelessly to support our communities children to find their voice.

I am a huge fan of card games, board games and enjoy all types of adventurous play with my own family.

Intake Clinician

B BSc/ B Psychology (Hon); Post Grad Dip Psychodrama, Sociometry & Group Psychotherapy, Certified Humanistic Play Therapist, Post Grad Cert in Clinical Play Therapy (currently completing). Member with Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA).

What I love most about this job is that I can be my authentic self, and this will be accepted and received. The other important part is the qualities of the work itself align so deeply with my being.

Play Therapist

Clinical Supervisor, PostGrad Dip Play Therapy, BBSc, RN, CMHN, Cert Holistic Counselling, Cert Life Coaching, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist

I have 36 years’ experience working in mental health in both Melbourne and Sydney, including the past 11 years as a play therapist.

​Melbourne originally, then I moved to Sydney over 20 years ago with my husband and two children.

I grew up on the coast and love being near the beach and ocean which helps to ground me. In the play room at Be Centre I enjoy following the child’s lead and seeing where their play journey takes us!

Play Therapist

Registered Interplay Therapist, Post Grad Cert Play Therapy, BA Hons (Psych), Cert. Jungian Sand Therapy, Cert Counselling Theory and Practice, PTI

​I am from Ireland and travelled to Australia in my 20’s. Just before I was about to leave Sydney I met my Australian husband and the rest is history.

Play Therapist

Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Child Play Therapy

I was born and grew up in Sydney’s Western suburbs.

​As a child I loved to go on adventures through all sorts of imaginative play. I still love dress ups, escaping through a good novel or musical and exploring outside in nature.

Play Therapist

Certified Humanistic Play Therapist and Interplay Practitioner Masters of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy, Postgraduate training in Therapeutic Play Skills, Fundamentals of Sandplay Therapy (ANZ-STI), Diploma in Transactional Analysis, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

I was born and bred around Sydney and the Central Coast.

It depends on my mood – I love the sand especially when I am feeling like I want to chill and when I want to get my creative on, it’s the art supplies that take top spot.

Play Therapist

Bachelor of Counselling (Majoring in Children, Marriage and Family Therapy), Post Graduate Diploma Play Therapy

​I was born and raised Northern Beaches.

The uniqueness of every child. I am still getting surprised even after 13 years of being a Play Therapist. I love having the privilege of being allowed into the child’s world to witness them make courageous steps towards their healing.

Inside the room my favourite play is sand and role-play. Outside the room is anything with water!

Play Therapy

BA Honours in Psychology, Postgraduate certificate in therapeutic Play (PTUK, PTI) , Postgraduate Degree in Psychometric Assessments and Postgraduate certificate in Human Resource Management

I was born and raised in South Africa.

Witnessing the impact of the playroom on each child is immensely gratifying. Being part of a process that empowers children to freely explore, discover their own solutions, and unlock their full potential is truly remarkable.

I love the multisensory experience of beach play, the engagement of board games, the joy of silliness with my son, and the freedom of expression through dance.

Play Therapist

Master of Arts in Psychology. AHPRA Registered Psychologist Member AAPi, Associate Member APTA Postgraduate training in Child Centred Play Therapy, Tuning Into Teens, Triple P and Wrapped in Angels qualified facilitator.

I was born and raised in South Africa. Since my 20’s I’ve travelled extensively, lived and worked in South Africa, Amsterdam and Dublin, and finally settled in Sydney in 2011.

​I absolutely love playing in the ocean waves with my kids! I didn’t grow up near the ocean, so this is a real treat for me! In the playroom, I love being completely immersed in the natural, unscripted play unfolding before me.

Play Therapist

Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood), Graduate Diploma in Special Education, Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Therapeutic Child Play, Master of Child Play Therapy

​I was born and bred in Sydney.

To be in the moment with a child as they reveal and heal in therapy is a privilege and a gift.

I love a good board game marathon with my family. My idea of bliss is losing myself in a good book while lying in a hammock, surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Play Therapist

Bachelor of Health Science, Master of Child Play Therapy

I was born and raised in Sydney.

I feel honored to work alongside each child, creating and holding space for them to explore their world, express themselves and develop existing and new strengths.

I love crafts like pottery and colouring-in as well as card games, Jenga, Articulate and dancing!

Parent Counsellor

MCAP Masters in Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy (2013) (8 years’ experience), Tuning Into Kids and Tuning Into Teens qualified facilitator.

I was born in the UK and came to Australia in 1995.

I loved creative play and story telling with my children when they were young. We still have lots of craft activity in our house including painting and mosaics.

Family Counsellor

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Melbourne originally, then I moved to Sydney over 20 years ago with my husband and two children.

I am from Ireland and travelled to Australia in my 20’s. Just before I was about to leave Sydney I met my Australian husband and the rest is history.

As a child I loved to go on adventures through all sorts of imaginative play. I still love dress ups, escaping through a good novel or musical and exploring outside in nature.

I was born and raised Northern Beaches.

I absolutely love playing in the ocean waves with my kids! I didn’t grow up near the ocean, so this is a real treat for me! In the playroom, I love being completely immersed in the natural, unscripted play unfolding before me.

I was born and bred in Sydney.