We believe when one person in the family is struggling, the whole village feels it and when one person is supported, everyone grows.
That’s why we support the whole family not just the child, not just the parent, but the relationships, the systems, and the nervous systems in between.
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Whether you're raising a neurodivergent child, navigating your own neurodivergence, or just doing your best to raise emotionally connected little humans — you're in the right place.
Hi lovely,
I’m Danielle, before becoming a parent myself, I spent years working with children and teens labelled with “challenging behaviours.” I walked into their homes, schools, and care teams, not to “fix” the behaviour, but to ask: What does this child need us to understand?​
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That realisation stayed with me through my own parenting journey. As a neurodivergent mum of two, I’ve felt the overwhelm, the pressure to “get it right,” and the isolation that can come when you’re trying to do things differently.
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We’re not meant to do this alone. Once upon a time, we raised children in community, side by side, with shared wisdom and support. Somewhere along the way, that village disappeared.
So I built The Nurtured Village. A space where families can grow together. Where children are supported through play, therapy, and understanding and where parents and caregivers are held in the process too.
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This is my life’s work and my lived experience. I’m here to walk alongside you; as a therapist, a fellow parent, and a member of your village.
Danielle x
How can we support you?
Our support is gentle, grounded in neuroscience, play-based, and always neuroaffirming.
For Children
For Parents & Caregivers
For Schools & Professionals
We offer Play Therapy, Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Developmental Education to support emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and functional life skills.
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Children can also join social groups like LEGO®-based therapy and Puberty Plus, where they build friendships and confidence in a safe, playful space.
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We provide Functional Capacity Assessments, Vineland-3, and ABAS-3 to guide therapy and support NDIS access.
Our Parenting Support helps you feel confident, calm, and connected with 3 months of personalised support tailored to your family.
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We also offer trusted, relationship-focused programs like Circle of Security and Bringing Up Great Kids, all delivered with warmth and lived experience.
We work alongside educators, support workers, and allied health teams to bridge the gap between understanding and real-world support.
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Through consultations, team training, and NDIS-informed assessments, we help build confident, connected teams who understand neurodivergence and the power of relationships.
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From classroom strategies to co-regulation, sensory needs to emotional safety, our training is practical, playful, and grounded in lived and clinical experience.
Kindred is our membership created for parents and caregivers who want support that’s real, relatable, and rooted in play, presence, and neuroscience.
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Each month, you’ll receive:
A bite-sized masterclass – Play-informed, practical, and recorded for when it suits you
Tea + Talk session – Casual, supportive group chats (no cameras, no pressure)
Play prompts + scripts – Easy ways to connect with your child through play
Regulation tools – Co-regulation strategies backed by neuroscience
A private, low-pressure community – High support, zero judgment
Optional in-person meetups. For members in the Barossa, Riverland & Adelaide metro areas
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Whether you're raising a neurodivergent child, unpacking your own story, or just looking for connection, Kindred is your space to land gently and grow confidently.
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