A space for your child
to flourish, exactly
as they are
Supportive, play-based therapy for children, teens and families navigating big feelings, behaviour and neurodivergence — at a pace that feels safe for them.
Meet Sarah
Welcome - I'm Sarah, founder and Play Therapist at Flourish Within.
I created this space in Swan Hill to give every family somewhere safe, authentic and thriving to engage in therapeutic play.
As a deeply passionate play therapist, retired teacher and mum of three, I understand the everyday challenges families face - and the support they need. Together, we'll explore tools, work toward individual goals, and get to the bottom of what's really going on. Every child and parent deserves a voice.
Why "Flourish Within"?
At Flourish Within, your child grows and blossoms because of who they are on the inside.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy gives children a way to express their needs, challenges and experiences - through toys and other resources, in a language that feels natural to them.
Play is how children communicate, much like adults use words. It's an allied health model similar to counselling.
Play Therapy allows expressive thoughts to be shared, so together we can turn them into a therapeutic process of change.
For All Families and Children
Flourish Within is a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed service - a meaningful approach that grows alongside your child as they're supported to embrace their needs, strengths and unique ways of being.
Every behaviour is communication. As your therapist and guide, I'll help us read those clues to find a better path forward, together.
How I Can Support Your Child and Family
Play Therapy
Supporting children to express emotions, process experiences and build confidence through safe, therapeutic play.
Sessions are child-led and tailored to each child's individual needs.
Neurodiversity
Support that recognises and respects different ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing the world.
Focused on understanding your child, not changing who they are.
Family Support
Working alongside parents, carers and schools to support children's emotional wellbeing, behaviour and development.
Providing guidance, understanding and practical support.
Kind Words from Those We Support
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Our school staff have been working with Sarah for the last 18 months in assisting our teachers and ES staff with strategies to use when working with and engaging some of our neurodivergent students. We have found Sarah to be thoroughly professional, very knowledgeable, helpful and a great resource for our school staff, students and families, and will continue to use her expertise into the future.
— Mr Paul Aikman, Principal, Donald High School
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We have been clients of Sarah's for over 3½ years, and the support she has provided has been invaluable. Her kind and compassionate approach, combined with her ability to genuinely connect with my daughter, sets her apart. Sarah is a strong advocate for her clients and their families, and I would not hesitate to recommend her services.
— Nicole, mum of a 14 year old daughter
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Our son has been seeing Sarah for nearly 4 years and the progress he's made, especially with emotional regulation, has been incredible. She creates a safe, supportive space where he's learned to manage his feelings with growing confidence. We're so grateful for the positive impact she's had on our family.
— Kirsty, mum of an 8 year old son
Ready when you are
Book a free 15-minute chat to see if Flourish Within is the right fit for your child and family - no pressure, just a conversation.
0499 642 276 | hello@flourishwithin.com.au