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 offers warm, personalised guidance through one-on-one sessions or ongoing connection inside our Kindred membership.
We also offer trusted, relationship-focused programs like Circle of Security and Bringing Up Great Kids, all delivered with lived experience, play-informed practice, and deep respect for the whole family.
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.
Because parenting was never meant to be done alone.
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Kindred is your village, a hub of resources, conversations, and connection—created for parents and caregivers who want support that feels practical, compassionate, and deeply human.
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Inside Kindred you’ll find:​
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Monthly masterclasses with Danielle (Play Therapist & Psychotherapist) and guest experts. Short, practical, and always recorded so you can watch when it works for you.
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Monthly Q+A - Got a burning question? This is your chance to pick my brain, get personalised tips, and hear what’s working for other families too.
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Coffee + Chat sessions. Our monthly parent circles — no pressure, come as you are. Just a chance to exhale, be heard, and know you’re not the only one in the trenches.
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Practical tools at your fingertips. Parenting scripts, regulation strategies, play prompts, and reflection guides — things you can actually use in the heat of the moment, not more theory for the shelf.
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Optional in-person gatherings. For members in the Barossa, Riverland, and Adelaide metro — connection off-screen, in real life, with people who get it.
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A private community (hosted on Facebook). A safe, non-judgemental space to ask questions, share the messy and the magic, and connect with other parents who are walking the same path. No guilt, no shame — just support.
✨Want more personalised support?
Add on a monthly 1:1 Parenting Support Session with Danielle.
This is your space to go deeper into your family’s story — blending play therapy principles, neuro-affirming strategies, and gentle cycle-breaking support.
NDIS-claimable under Parent/Carer Training for eligible families.​
Kindred offers more than strategies— it offers belonging. A place where parenting feels lighter because you don’t carry it on your own.
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