HEIDI Play Therapist |Registered Counsellor| Child-Inclusive Practitioner | Clinical Supervisor
Hi, I’m Heidi, founder of HeartSPACE.I am a registered counsellor, qualified play therapist, and clinical supervisor based on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
I have been walking alongside children, young people, and adults for over 18 years. My work began as a volunteer within a not-for-profit organisation specialising in grief and loss, and has since spanned community, clinical, and multidisciplinary settings. I spent many years supporting children, adolescents, and women within domestic and family violence services before opening HeartSPACE in 2020.
My practice is trauma-informed and person-centred, drawing on a range of evidence-based and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches. Care is always guided by safety, attunement, and respect, with each person’s needs shaping the way we work together.
I value openness, honesty, curiosity, compassion, trust, playfulness, and humour. I am deeply interested in the connection between the brain, body, and emotional experience, and support clients to better understand their responses, build regulation, and reconnect with a sense of agency and self-trust.
Therapy with me is collaborative and paced with care. My intention is to offer a space that feels safe, non-judgemental, and steady; where experiences can be explored, meaning can be made, and new ways of relating to self and others can gently emerge.
And if I have the privilege to work together with you - I hope we will together gently find ways that are healing to your heart, mind and body. That you will begin to understand yourself a little deeper and those around you, so you can feel more at home in yourself and the world around you.
I am passionate about advocating for children, youth, and vulnerable people, and I now have the privilege of bringing decades of knowledge and experience into training, consultation, and supervision.
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Hi. I'm Tayla the Practice Manager who is here to welcome you and ensure you have a positive experience in our HeartSPACE. I oversee the day to day running of the Practice and administration. I look forward to meeting you over the phone, face to face or via emial.
I have worked in the Health Care industry for over 8 years, with leadership roles throughout my career across the health, well-being and human services sector.
Tayla's warm and understanding nature is a beautiful assest to the HeartSPACE team and she hopes you feel comfortable connecting with her as she supports you in any way she can. She is here to help you or your family link in with our counsellors; as she is aware that everyone has their specific needs, therefore you will be seen and heard for the unique individual you are.
I have worked in the Health Care industry for over 8 years, with leadership roles throughout my career across the health, well-being and human services sector.
Tayla's warm and understanding nature is a beautiful assest to the HeartSPACE team and she hopes you feel comfortable connecting with her as she supports you in any way she can. She is here to help you or your family link in with our counsellors; as she is aware that everyone has their specific needs, therefore you will be seen and heard for the unique individual you are.
How We Can Support You
At HeartSPACE we are open to working alongside you with any challenges you are facing, that are within our area of specialisation. We are trauma-informed and integrate the safest approaches, to gain the best outcomes for you or your children.
It's our greatest privilege to meet you where you are on your path. Together, we will explore and navigate through whatever is happening for you, as you move gently towards healing and greater self-compassion and help regain your sense of agency.
It's our greatest privilege to meet you where you are on your path. Together, we will explore and navigate through whatever is happening for you, as you move gently towards healing and greater self-compassion and help regain your sense of agency.
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