Working Together
Every journey begins with a conversation. Whether you’re seeking support for a child, guidance as a family, or reflective mentoring as an equine practitioner, each partnership begins with listening, recognising strengths and working together towards meaningful outcomes.
For Children
Individualised Early Childhood Support that builds on strengths, interests and meaningful participation.
Through play, relationships and opportunities to explore alongside ponies, children are supported to build confidence, develop capabilities, express themselves and engage in ways that feel safe, responsive and meaningful.
For Families
Practical, collaborative support that recognises families as important partners in their child’s journey.
Together, we explore strengths, consider what may be getting in the way, and develop personalised strategies that support connection, confidence and everyday life.
For Equine Practitioners
Reflective mentoring for practitioners seeking to strengthen confidence, capability and thoughtful equine-supported practice.
Mentoring provides space to reflect, explore ideas and develop safe, responsive and relationship-focused experiences that consider both the people and ponies involved.
What Sessions Feel Like
Sessions are calm, predictable and responsive, with each experience shaped around the individual child.
Children are given time and space to explore, play, create and connect at their own pace. Depending on the child and the focus of the session, experiences may include imaginative or sensory play, creative expression, movement, reflective activities and opportunities to engage alongside ponies.
There is no expectation for a child to perform or respond in a particular way. Instead, strengths, interests and communication are noticed and followed, creating opportunities for children to feel seen, heard and understood.
Through gentle guidance, meaningful relationships and thoughtfully chosen experiences, children are supported to build confidence, express feelings and ideas, strengthen regulation and develop capabilities in ways that feel safe, natural and meaningful.
Who Play Therapy is For
At Dianna.K, Early Childhood Support is designed for children aged 3 to 8 years who may:
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Be experiencing big emotions or changes
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Find it difficult to express feelings, needs or ideas
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Need support to build confidence and a positive sense of self
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Be navigating social or relationship challenges
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Benefit from support with regulation and emotional wellbeing
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Need gentle support with participation, transitions or everyday experiences
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Thrive with a strengths-based, play-based and relationship-focused approach
Support is individualised and shaped around each child’s strengths, interests, needs and pace.
Service Location
Early Childhood Support sessions are offered from Dianna.K’s outdoor location in Wondai.
The setting provides a calm, welcoming space where children can play, explore, connect and engage in experiences that support their individual strengths and needs. Depending on the session, this may also include opportunities to engage alongside ponies as part of the child’s support.
Working Together with Families
Families are an important part of each child’s support journey.
From the beginning, I take time to understand your child within the context of family life, relationships and everyday experiences. Ongoing communication, shared reflection and practical guidance help ensure support remains meaningful, responsive and connected to what matters most for your child and family.
This partnership recognises families as important contributors to understanding strengths, noticing growth and supporting progress beyond the session.
Values
Child-centred
Strengths-based
Relationship-focused
Play-based
Developmentally responsive
Trauma-aware
Collaborative
Wondering what support might be right for your child?
Let’s have a conversation about your child and how we can support them.