Karlyanne is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Play Therapist with over 16 years’ experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. She creates safe, playful, and empowering spaces where children can express themselves, process difficult experiences, and build on their strengths. Her approach is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in attachment theory, with a strong focus on strengthening relationships between children and their important adults.
She has a particular passion for working with neurodivergent children, those who have experienced trauma, and families navigating complex emotional and developmental needs. Karlyanne’s work is shaped by extensive experience across diverse cultures, environments, and community mental health settings, giving her a broad understanding of the many ways children and families can thrive.
Outside of work, Karlyanne enjoys the gym, nature, coffee and catching up with friends, while raising her young daughter, after many years of working and travelling in different parts of the world.
