hannah
Registered play therapist
Work Days: Monday & Tuesday​
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Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education (Primary/Middle)
Certificate in Child-Centred Play Therapy​
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meet Hannah
Meet Hannah, our Registered Play Therapist. Alongside supporting children and families through therapy, Hannah also works as a teacher, bringing valuable insight into child development, learning, and the school environment. Her experience across both settings allows her to support children in a holistic way and work closely with schools to help create strong, connected support around each child.
why every step?
Through her work as a teacher, Hannah sees many children with emotional, social, and developmental needs that can sometimes become barriers to learning. She deeply wants to support them, but recognises that the school day often doesn’t allow the time or space for the depth of care they need. This leads her to also work as a play therapist, where she can work more closely with children to strengthen these areas and support their ability to access the curriculum. Hannah values the child-centred approach, where children can take the lead and explore their feelings, challenges, and strengths at their own pace. She loves seeing children grow in confidence, develop new skills, and build resilience in a safe and supportive environment.
a little about hannah
Hannah lives in the Clare Valley with her husband, Paddy, and their fur-baby, Jaggar. In her spare time, you’ll find her at Pilates, working on their home renovation, or unwinding with a good book or a great TV series. She also loves cooking and eating out, always on the lookout for exciting new places to try!
favourite playroom resource
Hannah's favourite toys in the playroom are the medical, beauty, and detective kits because they allow children to be as creative and expressive as they would like. These kits also provide them with the space to play out any significant events that have occurred in their lives, such as medical trauma.
favourite childhood toy
As a child, Hannah loved her Barbie and Bratz dolls! She enjoyed dressing them up and creating role plays with them. She also loved playing shops and schools with her younger siblings.
