Our services
Child & Adolescent Counselling
Perinatal Counselling
Group Programs
Parenting Support
Sound Therapy Programs
Professional Development
Supervision
Child & Adolescent Counselling Perinatal Counselling Group Programs Parenting Support Sound Therapy Programs Professional Development Supervision
Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services offer counselling, small group programs, parenting support, professional development and supervision.
We work with a diverse range of clients, including children and adolescents (0–18 years), as well as women pre- and post-pregnancy.
The Treehouse team provide support for a variety of concerns, including:
Behavioural challenges
Anxiety disorders
School-related difficulties
Sleep problems and nightmares
Trauma, grief, and loss
Family separation
Attachment and relationship issues
Depression
Sensory disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
Parent-infant relationship difficulties
Pregnancy-related grief and loss
Challenges adjusting to parenthood
The Treehouse team is dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, parents, allied health professionals, and educators in a respectful, family-friendly environment.
We offer a range of tailored services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual and family we work with.
Child and Adolescent Counselling
Counselling offers many benefits for children and their families. Therapy can help both parents and children develop new skills and improve communication within the family, build emotional regulation, and support positive brain changes, all within a safe, expressive environment.
At Treehouse, our therapists actively involve parents as ‘co-therapists’ to support their child’s growth. Collaborating with parents and caregivers helps foster a sense of safety, self-compassion, and healthy self-esteem in children.
Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services provides support to children, parents, and families experiencing a range of concerns, including but not limited to:
Behavioural challenges
Anxiety disorders
School-related difficulties
Sleep problems and nightmares
Trauma, grief, and loss
Family separation
Attachment and relationship issues
Depression
Sensory processing disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Parents can self-refer by contacting our administration team. Once a parent intake is completed, your therapist will meet with you to develop a personalised therapeutic plan. One-on-one counselling sessions are then tailored to address your child’s specific concerns while teaching effective strategies and tools.
Our therapists work closely with you as a parent/caregiver, providing regular feedback on your child’s progress in therapy. They also equip you with practical strategies from sessions, ensuring that skills are successfully applied at home and at school.
Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services offers a child-friendly environment featuring an indoor sensory therapy room and an outdoor sensory garden, complete with our vibrant Treehouse Secret Garden art mural.
Our therapists use a variety of evidence-based interventions tailored to each child’s needs, including Theraplay, Interplay, sound therapy programs, EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), expressive art therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and interpersonal therapy.
Perinatal Counselling
At Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services, we offer perinatal counselling and support to mothers and their families before conception, throughout pregnancy, and following the birth of a baby, continuing through infancy and childhood.
Perinatal counselling and support can assist with:
Antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
Parent-infant relationship challenges
Pregnancy-related grief and loss
Difficulties adjusting to parenthood
Our therapists provide a nurturing and safe space for parents to explore their concerns, offering time for reflection and support to build your capacity to navigate and overcome challenges. We draw on evidence-based approaches, including attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, and infant development research, to gain a deeper understanding of the issues you may be facing.
Healing Hearts Support Group
Navigating miscarriage, perinatal, or neonatal loss can feel overwhelming, isolating, and deeply painful, but you don’t have to go through it alone.
Our Healing Hearts Support Group offers a gentle, child-free space for connection, compassion, and healing. Lovingly facilitated by Counsellor Michelle Dean and Creative Arts Therapy Student, Sue Bourke, the group provides a safe circle to share experiences, explore emotions, and begin the journey of processing grief.
The program includes relaxation, mindfulness, yoga, arts therapy, and heartfelt guest speakers, creating a nurturing environment where you can find community, solace, and strength.
When: Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 12:00-1:30 pm
Where: Close Collective Cafe, wodonga
Cost: Free
RSVP Required: (02) 6062 3175
Group Programs
Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services offers group therapy programs designed to support children and families in addressing a variety of challenges, including grief and loss, self-esteem, anxiety, friendships, emotional regulation, and more.
Our programs run each school term and are available both at the Treehouse office and within educational settings such as primary and secondary schools, as well as early learning centres.
Some of the group programs we offer include:
Drumbeat
Seasons for Growth
Lego Therapy
Friends for Life
Our group programs are posted to our social media every term.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date.
Parenting Support
Parenting isn’t always easy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or simply need support and guidance, Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services is here for you.
It’s okay to seek help in creating a positive, nurturing family environment and developing new skills. Our focus is on supporting you to build strong parenting skills and foster meaningful relationships with your children.
Our team helps parents and caregivers find the balance between setting boundaries and showing compassion and warmth, especially during times when emotions run high. We provide guidance to navigate strong feelings and nurture deep, lasting connections within your family.
Our staff are trained in a range of evidence-based parenting programs, including:
ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents Program
Tuning in to Kids: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Program
Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Program
Triple P: Positive Parenting Program
Parenting support sessions are available both face-to-face and online, offering flexibility for those living outside the Albury/Wodonga area.
Sound Therapy Programs
Our Sound Therapy Programs are evidence-based listening interventions designed to gently regulate the nervous system. By using specially filtered music and multi-sensory approaches, these therapies help shift the body and mind into a state of safety and calm.
Grounded in Polyvagal Theory, listening therapies work by tuning the nervous system to respond in healthier ways to stress and connection. This can support improvements in emotional regulation, resilience, social engagement, focus, and overall well-being.
We offer two unique programs, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and the Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP)
Both available in-person or online for children, adolescents, and adults.
Safe and Sound Protocol Program
“Think, feel, and connect better through nervous system regulation”
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful listening therapy designed to help regulate the nervous system, so you can better connect with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and based on Polyvagal Theory, SSP is a non-invasive, evidence-based program that involves listening to specially filtered music.
This process retunes the nervous system, creating a deep sense of safety and improving the ability to socially engage. With this foundation of safety, many people experience a transformation in how they interpret not just words, but the emotional meaning of language. As these shifts occur, spontaneous social behaviours, improved self-regulation, and an enhanced ability to learn often emerge.
SSP is safe, effective, and enjoyable for children, adolescents, and adults.
Research and clinical experience show that it can:
Decrease anxiety and trauma-related behaviours
Reduce auditory sensitivities
Enhance social engagement and participation
Improve emotional regulation and resilience
Support attention and focus (including at school)
Promote a calmer emotional and physiological state
Perfect for:
Children with big feelings, meltdowns, or difficulty connecting with others
Teens experiencing anxiety, school-related stress, or social withdrawal
Adults healing from trauma, chronic stress, or emotional burnout
Individuals with sensory processing challenges or heightened sound sensitivities
Kids or teens who find it hard to concentrate or learn in noisy environments
Families who want to enhance connection and communication
Neurodivergent individuals (e.g., autism, ADHD) seeking deeper nervous system regulation
Anyone looking for long-term emotional resilience and a calmer baseline state
Accessing the SSP and RRP Program at Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services
We begin with an initial consultation to determine whether the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) or Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), or a combination of both, is the right fit for your needs. During this session, we’ll discuss your goals, the listening schedule, and what to expect throughout the program.
Both SSP and RRP can be completed in-person at the Treehouse office or online from the comfort of your own home, offering flexibility and accessibility for children, teens, and adults.
Our certified Treehouse therapists will work with you to design a personalised listening plan to support deep nervous system regulation (SSP) and/or everyday balance and resilience (RRP).
More information on the Safe and Sound Protocol
Discover research and evidence on the benefits of SSP for all ages.
More information on the Rest and Restore Protocol
Rest and Restore Protocol Program
“Gentle Regulation for Everyday Life.”
The Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) is a multi-sensory listening therapy that, unlike SSP, is focused on everyday nervous system support and resilience. This shorter, softer listening option is designed to help reset and rebalance after a stressful day or week, making it ideal for ongoing maintenance or as a complement to other therapies.
RRP integrates music, mindful movement, and relaxation practices to create a calming, restorative experience. It is particularly supportive for clients with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, trauma histories, or emotional dysregulation, offering a gentle pathway to nervous system balance and recovery.
Perfect for:
Children who benefit from a daily reset to regulate emotions
Teens facing academic pressure, exam stress, or fluctuating moods
Adults juggling work, parenting, and emotional fatigue
Anyone wanting to maintain the positive effects of SSP with a lighter, ongoing option
Clients seeking gentle nervous system support between counselling or therapy sessions
People looking for a quick stress recovery after challenging weeks or events
Kids and teens who need regular sensory and emotional grounding
Individuals seeking preventative care for emotional well-being and resilience
The Treehouse team offers a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities, including group sessions, mentoring, and consultancy. Our educational workshops and training programs cover topics such as:
Understanding and responding to challenging behaviours
Supporting children with emotional regulation
Staff wellbeing and stress management
Supporting neurodivergent children
We also provide tailored consultations for early childhood centres (including childcare and preschools), as well as primary and secondary schools. These consultations may involve school observations, meetings with teachers, aides, and leadership teams to develop specific strategies for supporting children both in the classroom and the school yard.
Contact us to learn more or to request a customised workshop, training session, or one-on-one consultancy appointment.
Professional Development
Supervision
Professional supervision provides a forum for reflection and learning and is a core practice standard for social workers. Its purpose is to enhance practitioners’ professional skills and competence, strengthening their ability to achieve positive outcomes for the individuals and communities they serve. Engaging in supervision supports ongoing professional development, enabling practitioners to respond effectively to complex and evolving practice environments.
Rebecca, our Director and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, provides professional and clinical supervision to a wide range of professionals, including social workers, counsellors, chaplains, and community health workers.
We offer both individual and group supervision sessions, available face-to-face, by phone, or through online platforms to suit your needs.
Student Placements
Treehouse Child and Perinatal Services offers clinical student placements for students studying Social Work and Psychology. We provide two clinical placements each year.
To apply, please email your resume to rebecca@treehousechildandperinatalservices.com. Your university may also contact us directly to arrange an initial interview and discuss placement opportunities.
