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26/10/2026

Every child needs at least one adult who really gets them.

Someone who notices when things aren’t quite right, who looks beyond the behaviour and takes the time to wonder what’s actually going on for that child.

It’s easy to focus on the behaviour we can see, especially when things are challenging. But often there’s so much more happening underneath.

Being that person doesn’t mean having all the answers, never getting frustrated or always knowing the right thing to say.

Sometimes it’s about sitting alongside a child when things feel hard, listening without rushing to fix things, holding boundaries with kindness and making sure the relationship stays intact, even after a difficult moment.

Children need to know that having a hard time doesn’t make them hard to love or support.

And sometimes, just one adult who consistently shows them that can make all the difference. 🦋

25/10/2026

A wonderful weekend of learning, reflection and connection at the Play Therapy Circle Conference with the incredible Dr Jodi Mullen and Kylie Ellison! 🦋

So valuable to spend time alongside fellow play therapists, sharing ideas, exploring new perspectives and reflecting on the work we love.

There’s something special about the collegiality that comes with professional learning. I’m bringing plenty of fresh insights, inspiration and practical ideas back to The Butterfly Effect and the children and families we support.

Always learning, reflecting and growing. 💜🦋 The Play Therapy Circle Podcast Path2Potential Ascend Learning Jodi Mullen Kylie Ellison Therapy and Training

22/10/2026

A little bit of The Butterfly Effect spotted in Brisbane’s urban jungle! 🦋

I’m here for a few days attending a play therapy conference, reconnecting with colleagues, sharing experiences and continuing to learn.

One of the things I love about this work is that there’s always more to understand, more to reflect on and opportunities to keep growing as a therapist.

For me, ongoing professional learning isn’t just about gaining knowledge. It’s about continually reflecting on and strengthening my practice, and how I can best support the children and families who place their trust in me.

And it’s always lovely to spend time with others who are just as passionate about the work we do!

09/10/2026

🦋♟️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴!

We’re so very excited to be hosting our very first 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 at The Butterfly Effect in Longford this weekend!

Our rooms have been transformed and we’re just about ready to welcome some of Tasmania’s best chess players for two days of competitive chess, great company and some wonderful games.

And there’s some serious chess talent coming our way! 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟭𝟭 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺! ♟️

As a 𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘 (𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗖𝗙 (𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹) 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, this is a pretty special milestone for us, and we’re looking forward to bringing players together to enjoy a weekend doing something they love.

Here’s a little peek at the room, all set up and waiting for the first moves!

Wishing all our players a fantastic weekend. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🦋♟️

08/10/2026

A little peek inside our two therapy rooms in Longford.

Our smaller room is set up for our littlest clients, with toys and materials within easy reach and a more contained space to explore.

The bigger room gives older kiddos more room to move, create, play games and work together.

Both have been thoughtfully set up for play therapy, counselling and educational therapy, with different ages and needs in mind. From sand trays and pretend play to art, games and learning activities, there are plenty of ways to get comfortable and share what’s going on.

Swipe through and have a look around!

08/10/2026

The teenage years can be a lot to navigate — for young people AND for the parents who care about them.

Sometimes you can see that your teen is struggling, but getting them to talk about what’s going on is another story. They may be dealing with friendships, school pressures, anxiety, confidence, big emotions, family changes, identity, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything expected of them.

Counselling doesn’t have to mean sitting across from someone and being expected to talk about difficult things straight away.

Our approach with teens is relaxed, respectful and very much led by the young person. We might talk, draw, use creative activities, play a game, work through something practical, or simply spend some time getting comfortable with one another. There’s no pressure to share before they’re ready.

The aim is to give teens a space that feels like THEIRS — somewhere they can make sense of what’s happening, recognise their strengths, build useful strategies and gradually feel more confident in themselves.

Most importantly, we work at their pace, in their way.

The Butterfly Effect | Longford, Tasmania

03/10/2026

Learning isn’t always neat and tidy — and it really doesn’t need to be.

Sometimes the best learning happens when children are given enough freedom to try something their own way. To change the plan halfway through. To mix the colours that weren’t meant to go together. To cut something differently, make a mistake, start again… or decide they actually quite like it that way.

And yes, sometimes that means making a glorious mess! Paint on fingers, scraps of paper everywhere, glue where glue probably shouldn’t be. That’s okay too.

Because in all that experimenting and mess-making, children are problem-solving, making decisions, taking risks, being creative and discovering what they can do.

The finished product doesn’t always have to be the goal.

Sometimes the magic is in everything that happened along the way.

02/10/2026

Sometimes change looks a little like this. 💛

Big feelings don’t simply disappear through therapy — and that isn’t really the goal.

For me, play-based counselling with teens is about creating a relationship where a young person feels safe enough to explore what’s happening for them, without pressure, judgement or an expectation that they need to sit across from an adult and talk about everything.

And yes — teenagers still play. It just looks different.

We might use cards, miniatures, sand tray, art, metaphor, games or conversation. Sometimes we barely talk about the “big stuff” at all. The important part is meeting the young person where they are and giving them different ways to explore what’s going on internally, at their pace.

The tricky feelings don’t necessarily disappear. Change can be recognising them sooner, understanding them better, having more ways to manage them, and feeling more confident that they can get through the hard moments.

That’s what I love about working this way with teens. We’re not trying to fix them or tell them how they should feel. We’re creating the safety and connection that allows change to develop from the inside out.

The Butterfly Effect – TAS
Play Therapy | Counselling | Educational Therapy

01/10/2026

"If you're a Child-Centered Play Therapist, you never have to wonder if you're making a difference in the world.

Every day, you're gifted with impact on individual kids, their families, and their communities."

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1A Marlborough Street
Longford, TAS
7301

Telephone

+61410476170

Website

https://thebutterflyeffecttas.com.au/

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