Independent Consulting Child Life Therapist
ABN 16 254 163 948

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Master of Education (IB PYP), Child Life Professional Certificate

With over 8 years of expertise in tertiary paediatric healthcare, Victoria is a qualified Child Life Therapist dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families. At Adelaide Paediatrics, she offers specialised Child Life Therapy services, guiding children and families as they navigate medical, developmental, and healthcare-related challenges with confidence and support.

Victoria delivers compassionate, evidence-based care to reduce healthcare-related anxiety, promote emotional well-being, and empower children through difficult experiences. She grounds her approach in trauma-informed, developmentally responsive practice, ensuring each child receives personalised support that respects their unique developmental, emotional, and medical needs.

Victoria draws on extensive hospital experience to support children and families through a wide range of healthcare experiences. She helps children better understand medical procedures, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience while collaborating with families and healthcare professionals to create safe, supportive environments. Through her genuine care, clinical expertise, and family-centred approach, Victoria aims to ensure every child and family feels understood, prepared, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.

Victoria works in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End location.

Helping Children & Families with:

• Medical and procedural preparation

• Therapeutic and medical play

• Coping support for blood tests, vaccinations, scans, and medical procedures

• Adjustment to chronic illness, diagnosis, and treatment plans

• Medication compliance support

• Healthcare-related anxiety and trauma

• Medical desensitisation, emotional regulation and coping skills

• Hospital and community healthcare transitions

• Trauma-informed support for healthcare-related distress

• Sibling and family support

• Building confidence, resilience and positive healthcare experiences

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147