A village for wellbeing

WONDERKID & Co is a therapeutic community of holistic allied health clinicians and practitioners supporting the community via a range of therapeutic supports.

This highly trained group of local workers have years of industry experiences, lived experience and have banded together to navigate private practice to bring a wide range of support services to Geelong and surrounding area.

Kate Davidson – accredited mental health social worker

Kate’s multi-modality approach is highly functional and practical. If you need help to understand, motivate and achieve identified goals to get back on track, she might be the clinician for you. Kate specialises in supporting women and children impacted by traumatic life events and victims of crime.

Niamh Dowling and May Tang – psychologists

Niamh and May offer neuro-affirming therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, young adults and families across schools and communities.

Emma Wisbey – naturopath

Emma has a special interest in mental health, paediatrics and hormonal health. This includes childhood behavioural issues, anxiety, depression, sleep, all things related to women’s hormones and various childhood conditions.

Bri Dunn – accredited mental health social worker

Bri specialises in trauma-informed therapy, utilising EMDR, play therapy, Theraplay and CBT. She is also trained in parenting education and behaviour management allowing her to work holistically to support children and families.

Tanya Higgs – chiropractor

Tanya is passionate about helping people thrive through the way they move, function and feel in their bodies. Tanya works with people of all ages, from newborns through to older adults, with a patient-centred, research-informed and holistic approach.

Cassie Robinson – counsellor

Cassie supports children, teens and adults to strengthen mental health and wellbeing, through evidence-based therapy, including art and play for younger clients, to provide a safe, compassionate space for emotional growth and resilience.

Deborah Bugeja – accredited mental health social worker

Deborah offers therapeutic support for children, focusing on wellbeing, emotional regulation and healthy development.

Deborah uses safe, playful and relational approaches to help build resilience, understanding and skills to thrive at home and school.

Victoria McIntyre – clinical counsellor

Victoria specialises in trauma recovery for children, young people and families. She brings extensive experience in family violence, sexual assault, family services, and refugee and asylum seeker support, using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches including EMDR.

Suzie Forbes – paediatric and maternal mental health occupational therapy

With 30 years of supporting thousands of families in heart-centred, science-based programs, Suzie offers neurodiverse-affirming and trauma-informed care. She is highly experienced in sensory processing, executive functioning and somatic supports for wellbeing and participation.

Lynette Camm – education consulting

Lynette offers tailored tutoring and learning support sessions for students from foundation to year 10, with a special focus on developing strong reading skills. Lynette is committed to creating a calm, encouraging learning environment where children feel safe and supported.

Emily Carland – play therapist

Emily provides child-centred, evidence-based play therapy that allows children to express themselves and feel empowered through play, using a developmentally appropriate, child-directed approach.

Kerry Thompson – natural therapies

Kerry provides vital somatic nurturing and compassion when the impacts of stress, trauma and burnout are trapped in the body. Using a range of holistic and alternative approaches that enhance the outcomes of traditional therapy via deep connection to self, emotional, energetic and somatic release.

Rachel Grant – mental health social worker

Rachel is a social worker, EMDR therapist, theraplay practitioner and trauma-informed yoga teacher who supports individuals and families through a holistic, compassionate lens. She specialises in helping people heal from early life challenges and trauma.

Jacqui Readett – accredited mental health social worker

Jacqui provides an experienced and professional trauma therapy and family therapy service that helps adults and young people overcome mental health concerns and build better relationships.