Therapy Services Melbourne - Featured Services at Blue Leaf Therapy

EMDR therapy, or eye movement desensitisation reprocessing, is a treatment for trauma that focuses on alleviating symptoms. Unlike other therapies, EMDR therapy is conducted during the session and does not require clients to discuss their trauma in detail, allowing for minimal or no homework assignments.

Research indicates that EMDR therapy can lead to rapid and significant reductions in PTSD symptoms. Many clients, especially those who have experienced single-incident trauma, report substantial improvements within just a few sessions.

If you are interested in learning more about EMDR therapy or exploring options like Theraplay or Victim of Crime Counselling, see here.

We are a provider of Victim of Crime Counselling (VOC) for those affected by crime. Our specialized services may include parent-child (dyadic) therapy, play therapy (Theraplay), and EMDR therapy as part of your VOC sessions.

Jane is a registered provider for NSW Victims of Crime (VOC) Counselling (see here for more information).

To commence service, we require you to provide us with your first name, surname, date of birth, and VOC number so that we can register you with NSW VOC. Once that has been confirmed, we can book your session(s).

For those seeking Victorian VOC Counselling, reach out to the Victims of Crime Helpline at 1800 819 817 or text 0427 767 891 (available 8am-7pm Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Sat-Sun). They can assist you in seeking the Financial Assistance Scheme to fund your sessions; however, this must occur before we can book your sessions.

Theraplay® is a dyadic child and play therapy that has been recognized as an extremely effective psychotherapy for the parent-child relationship. This innovative approach not only enhances attachment and self-esteem but also builds trust in others and fosters joyful engagement between children and their parents. Theraplay® is rooted in the natural patterns of healthy interaction between parent and child, making it personal, physical, and fun. The interactions in Theraplay® focus on four essential qualities found in parent-child relationships: Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge. In addition to Theraplay®, we also offer EMDR therapy and Victim of Crime Counselling for those seeking further support. If you would like to learn more about this powerful therapy, contact us. Want to learn more about Theraplay®? See here.

We provide therapeutic supports for NDIS clients with permanent and significant disabilities, including services like EMDR therapy and Theraplay. We work with those who have NDIS funding available from self-managed plans. Our therapeutic supports are designed to build skills, independence, and functional capacity, such as enhancing emotional regulation, developing coping strategies, and improving daily functioning. Additionally, we offer Victim of Crime Counselling to help those in need. Ask us about our early childhood interventions. Want more information on what the NDIS will or won't fund? See here.

Tuning in to Kids: Tuning in to Kids® (TIK) is a 6-8 week parenting program that emphasizes the emotional connection between parents or caregivers and their children. This evidence-based program has proven success in enhancing parenting skills, strengthening parent-child relationships, and improving children's emotional competence and behavior. Additionally, Blue Leaf Therapy offers the TIK program several times per year. By negotiation, further programs can be arranged for parents or professionals within community settings, such as schools or organizational environments, including opportunities to integrate methods like EMDR therapy and Theraplay. If you would like to learn more about TIK or our services, including programs for those in need of Victim of Crime Counselling, see here.

We provide bespoke professional development, reflective practice, and professional supervision sessions that focus on trauma-informed interventions, including EMDR therapy and Theraplay. Our services are designed for social work or social work-adjacent professionals, whether individually or in groups. This is ideal for those working with children and/or families, including professionals involved in out-of-home care or facing protective concerns, as well as providing support for Victim of Crime Counselling. Jane is a registered social worker with the AASW. See here.

Carer Sessions: 

We can provide direct support to carers of children with complex needs, such as those in out-of-home care, who may need focused and/or debriefing sessions. These sessions offer trauma-informed therapeutic support and education, including approaches like EMDR therapy and Theraplay, making them ideal for carers or parents of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Case Consultation: 

Therapeutic consultation is available to support case managers or plan managers in developing trauma-informed and/or capacity building interventions for children and families with complex needs. Additionally, we provide resources for Victim of Crime Counselling to address the unique challenges faced by these families.