Nurturing growth in Adelaide

Discover the range of counselling and play therapy services offered at Nurtura, tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and families in Adelaide, South Australia.

We're dedicated to providing quality therapy and supporting your journey towards well-being.

Currently, all of our services are delivered through home visits, school visits, and telehealth. Please note that clinic-based sessions are not yet available.

Counselling services 

Individual counselling

A supportive space for children, teens, or adults to explore emotions, challenges, and personal growth. Sessions are tailored to the individual’s pace and needs, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing.

 

Who Will Benefit:

  • Children, teens, or adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or trauma

  • Individuals navigating life transitions or emotional overwhelm

  • Neurodivergent individuals (e.g., Autism, ADHD) seeking emotional support

  • Anyone wanting to improve emotional awareness, coping skills, or personal growth

What to Expect:

  • One-on-one support in a safe, non-judgmental environment

  • Sessions tailored to the person’s developmental level and emotional needs

  • A focus on self-expression, emotional regulation, and building resilience

  • Evidence-based approaches such as person-centred and trauma-informed therapy

  • A strong therapeutic relationship that encourages healing and insight

Relationships counselling 

Designed to strengthen relationships, this service supports couples and families in navigating communication difficulties, conflict, or life transitions. Sessions promote empathy, connection, and mutual understanding.

 

Who Will Benefit:
Our counselling services are designed for:

  • Children and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma

  • Individuals with neurodiverse needs (e.g., Autism, ADHD) seeking emotional support

  • Families navigating separation, loss, transitions, or relationship stress

  • Parents and caregivers needing guidance in understanding and supporting their child’s behaviour and emotions

  • Teens facing challenges with identity, self-esteem, school pressure, or social connection

Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, counselling can help bring clarity, calm, and connection.

What to Expect:

  • Safe and Non-Judgmental Space: A warm, confidential environment where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted.

  • Individualised Approach: Sessions tailored to each person’s developmental stage, communication style, and emotional needs.

  • Therapeutic Connection: Trusting relationships with counsellors that encourage self-expression and emotional regulation.

  • Evidence-Based Practice: Techniques grounded in person-centred counselling, trauma-informed care, and child-centred play therapy.

  • Collaborative Support: We work alongside families, schools, and other providers (with consent) to ensure continuity of care.

Play therapy

Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of counselling that allows children to express and process emotions through play, their natural language. Sessions typically run for 30–45 minutes, approximately once a week, and continue for 20–30 sessions, depending on the child’s progress toward therapeutic goals.

To ensure consistent support, parent check-in sessions are held every 4–5 sessions. These check-ins focus on discussing the child’s progress, sharing insights, and identifying strategies that can be applied at home to support emotional growth and behavioural change.

 

Who Will Benefit:

  • Children experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, or behavioural challenges

  • Children with difficulty expressing themselves through words

  • Neurodivergent children (e.g., Autism, ADHD) needing emotional support

  • Children adjusting to separation, loss, or life transitions

  • Parents seeking to better understand and support their child’s emotional needs

What to Expect:

  • A child-led, safe, and engaging play environment

  • Use of toys, creative materials, and symbolic play to support emotional expression

  • A consistent and nurturing therapeutic relationship

  • Parent involvement through regular check-ins and practical strategies for home

  • A gradual process tailored to the child’s developmental pace and needs

  • Support in building emotional awareness, resilience, and positive behaviour

Group play therapy

Group Play Therapy provides children with a safe and supportive space to build social-emotional skills through play-based interactions with peers. Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes, held weekly, and run over a term-based or short-term block (e.g., 6–10 sessions) depending on group goals.

Facilitated by a trained therapist, the group uses play, games, storytelling, and creative activities to help children develop emotional regulation, social connection, and cooperative problem-solving.

 

Who Will Benefit:

  • Children who struggle with peer relationships, turn-taking, or sharing

  • Children experiencing social anxiety or difficulties with group settings

  • Neurodivergent children (e.g., Autism, ADHD) developing social-emotional awareness

  • Children needing support with communication, confidence, or empathy

  • Those who may benefit from learning alongside others in a guided environment

What to Expect:

  • A small, consistent group of peers to foster safety and connection

  • Structured play-based activities that support emotional and social development

  • Guidance in managing conflict, expressing feelings, and working together

  • Opportunities to practise real-time social skills with therapist support

  • Progress updates and generalised strategies shared with parents or caregivers

  • A strengths-based, inclusive approach tailored to the needs of the group

Tutoring service

At Nurtura, our tutoring services go beyond academics, we support the whole child. Sessions are held every second week during school terms, allowing time for reflection and integration between sessions. During school breaks, we also offer group tutoring programs focused on special subjects, making learning fun, social, and enriching.

What sets Nurtura apart is our "tutoring buddy" model. Each child is paired with a university student who shares similar interests—creating a connection that feels more like a supportive older sibling than a traditional tutor. This unique bond helps foster both learning and trust.

Our university tutors are closely supervised by registered therapists, ensuring each session considers not just academic progress, but also emotional wellbeing. While your child will work one-on-one with their tutor, they’re supported by our entire multidisciplinary team—working together behind the scenes to nurture your child’s growth.

 

Who Will Benefit:

  • Children who need extra support in specific academic areas

  • Learners who benefit from mentoring and relationship-based support

  • Neurodivergent students who need tailored, strengths-based learning

  • Children struggling with focus, confidence, or school-related anxiety

  • Families seeking both academic and emotional support in one place

 

What to Expect:

  • Fortnightly tutoring sessions during the school term

  • Group tutoring workshops during school holidays on special interest topics

  • A peer-like tutor matched to your child’s personality and interests

  • Emotional wellbeing supported by therapist-led supervision

  • Collaborative, team-based care designed to uplift the whole child

  • A relaxed and encouraging environment where learning feels safe and engaging

Why choose Nurtura?

At Nurtura, we believe every child and individual deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. Our team of experienced, trauma-informed professionals work closely with families to nurture growth at the pace that’s right for you.

✔️ Relationship-Based Approach
We build trust first. Every step is grounded in compassion, connection, and respect for your lived experience.

✔️ Tailored Support
No two journeys are the same. We personalise our support to meet your child’s or family's unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

✔️ Evidence-Informed Practice
We use proven methods—like play therapy, developmental supports, and positive behaviour strategies—that empower individuals and create meaningful change.

✔️ Collaboration at the Core
We work with you—not just for you—by involving families, schools, and professionals to create a wraparound approach.

✔️ Safe and Welcoming Environment
From our calming spaces to our sensory-friendly tools, everything is designed to help you feel at ease and ready to grow.

Because at Nurtura, we don’t just support development—we nurture it.

Your transformation with Nurtura

At Nurtura, we believe that every child, young person, and family has the capacity for growth, healing, and connection — sometimes they just need the right support to uncover it.

Whether you're seeking help with emotional regulation, social skills, trauma, behavioural challenges, or family relationships, our team is here to guide you with compassion and clarity.

With Nurtura, you can expect to:

  • Feel seen, heard, and safe in a therapeutic space built on trust

  • Develop stronger emotional awareness and regulation

  • Build healthy, lasting relationships with peers, family, and self

  • Gain tools to cope with stress, change, and big feelings

  • Experience the power of play-based and person-centred therapy

  • Be supported by a team that understands the whole child and family system

We honour progress in all its forms — because at Nurtura, we know that
every small step counts.

Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but with nurturing guidance, it does happen.
Let us walk alongside you toward a future filled with confidence, resilience, and connection.

"Will Nurturacpt truly understand my unique needs and provide a tailored approach that leads to real, positive change in my life?"

That's the question we believe will seal the deal. At Nurtura, we're dedicated to understanding your individual circumstances and crafting a personalized therapy plan that addresses your specific challenges and goals. We offer comprehensive counselling and play therapy in Adelaide.