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Supporting children aged 2-12 to thrive socially and emotionally through play therapy.

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Behaviour Support   •   Emotional Regulation   •   Neurodivergent Support   •   Parent Coaching   •   Anxiety in Kids   •   Early Intervention   •  

You don’t need to navigate your child’s challenges alone.

As a parent or carer, there are few things more anxiety-inducing than not knowing how to help your child.

You might find yourself asking questions like:

  • What kind of therapy is right for my child?
  • Which information should I trust?
  • How do I navigate a neurodivergent diagnosis?
  • Who do I turn to for compassionate advice?


Atlas Play Therapy and Coaching exists to provide the answers you’re seeking.

Creating safe, supportive environments where children thrive.

Whether it’s help with a new diagnosis or working through a particular developmental or behavioural challenge, it’s our mission to empower children and parents with the holistic, compassionate support you deserve.

Watch your child experience

Increased resilience & confidence

Active engagement in play

Improved social connections

Greater emotional regulation

How Atlas Therapy & Coaching can support you

In addition to working with individual children and their families, we collaborate with their educators and health professionals to deliver a holistic approach to best support your child’s development.

Play Therapy

Individually tailored sessions to meet your child’s needs and develop strategies to support their emotional regulation, social connections, confidence and holistic development.
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Parent Coaching

Designed to help you further support your child. Learn how to set—and hold—boundaries, understand your child’s behaviour, and develop emotion coaching skills to prevent meltdowns.
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Educational Support

We collaborate with schools and early learning centres to provide screenings, child assessments, NDIS access support, professional development for educators and more.
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HCP Support

We collaborate with your child’s health care team, including paediatricians, child psychologists, GPs, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and naturopaths.
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Hi, I’m Kiersten Jerrett

Certified Play Therapist & Early Intervention Specialist

As parents, one of our greatest desires is for our children to develop the social and emotional connections to make friends and enjoy a positive learning experience at school.
This on its own can be tough, but add in a developmental or behavioural challenge, neurodivergent diagnosis, or experience of trauma, and it can feel overwhelming.

For over 20 years, I’ve been helping to remove that overwhelm for both parents and children through play therapy, behaviour support and parent coaching. It’s my mission to help unlock your child’s potential so they can thrive and you can have a less challenging and more fulfilling parenting journey.

I’d love to support you and your family, too.

About Kiersten

Why Atlas Play Therapy and Coaching?

Tailored Services
Every session is customised to your child’s needs.

Parent Coaching
We’re here to support you, as well as your child.

Support Anywhere
Access our services in home, clinic, online or an educational setting.

Extensive Expertise
Experts in behaviour support, play therapy and parent coaching.

 

Imagine if… your child eagerly engaged in social situations, enjoyed various activities, expressed themselves confidently, and was building resilience daily. Imagine feeling confident in your ability to support their growth.

We’re here to help make that your reality.

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Testimonials

"Thank you Kiersten you are Godsent! You gave my child skills to be happy in the society. She now is able to communicate, joke around, laugh and is really blossoming into a happy and confident child."
Parent of a 5-year-old
"Our daughter is more animated and has so much more confidence from her Play Therapy. She has so much creativity, with dreams and thoughts that come alive. She becomes a bigger person and has leadership."
Parent of a 5-year-old
"Having parenting sessions as well as my child’s therapy sessions has been extremely useful as it gives me a chance to discuss any challenges or concerns without my child present."
Parent of a 8-year-old
"Kiersten has been supporting my son and I for a few years now and the difference she has made to our lives has been phenomenal. I honestly don’t know where we would be without her. She is always super supportive and always has a strategy to help with any challenging behaviour."
Parent of a 8-year-old
"Increased communication skills as well as developing more positive emotional regulation strategies. Home life, community participation and transitioning to a new school have all been made more manageable thanks to Kiersten and her wealth of knowledge."
Parent of a 5-year-old

FAQs

While we specialise in supporting neurodivergent children aged 2-12, our services are available to every child and family. No formal diagnosis or referral is required.
At Atlas Therapy and Coaching, we offer a unique and comprehensive approach to support the entire family system. Unlike traditional therapy models, our services extend beyond the child to include significant parental involvement and coaching. This holistic approach ensures that parents are not only informed about their child’s progress but are also equipped with the tools and strategies they need to support their child effectively at home and in everyday situations.
At Atlas Therapy and Coaching, we consider ourselves “Connection Experts” as our therapeutic approach is rooted in understanding and nurturing the fundamental need for connection in children’s development. Connection is essential for emotional regulation, social development, and overall well-being, and we focus on fostering this in both children and their parents. Our methods involve observing children in their natural play behaviours to understand what they need to feel safe and supported. Every child is different, and we use their natural motivations and interests to build a sense of safety and connection.
Atlas Therapy & Coaching services accept NDIS participants who are self-managed and plan managed.

We accept appointments at our Gold Coast clinic or provide home, school and day-care–visits in the Gold Coast area. Travel charges apply. Telehealth is available Australia-wide. 

Absolutely. We work with educators and children in childcare and school settings. We provide comprehensive support and practical strategies to help manage classroom behaviour, support neurodivergent students and their families, and enhance overall classroom dynamics in a neuro-affirming, inclusive environment. Our sessions typically start in the home or clinic to establish rapport with your child before moving to the classroom for personalised observation and support.
Atlas Therapy & Coaching strongly believe in an individualised approach so times may vary, however a typical session would be 45-50 minutes of therapy allowing 10 minutes for notes.
Certainly. Supporting the whole child is one of our values. This often includes providing information and resources to educators with strategies for how they can best support your child. Initial school observations are helpful when possible, and in addition, we can attend school meetings, contribute to your child’s learning plan and advocate for true inclusion. We understand that not all schools are open to having therapists attend their school, which is why we also provide tele-health services.
You can contact Atlas Therapy & Coaching by sending us an online enquiry or by phoning us. You will then be contacted to discuss your enquiry and if you wish to proceed we will book your initial appointment. Your initial appointment can be completed in person or via Tele-health and is 60-90 minutes in duration.

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Our clinic is located within the boutique retail village at:

7/108 Helensvale Road, 
Helensvale QLD
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For any questions call:
0480 581 295

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