Masters Child Play Therapy, MSW, RPT.

Golnaz is a clinical social worker and play therapist who has completed a master of social work and a master of play therapy. Golnaz has extensive experience working with children, young people and their families who have been involved with the child protection system and living in out of home care. She is passionate about uncovering the effects of adverse childhood experiences and attachment security in young children.

Golnaz is interested in child assessment, therapy, parenting education and skills training. She uses information about attachment, trauma, child development theory and neuroscience to work with children’s emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties. Much of her work is also with the families, providing the necessary support to strengthen their relationships and build parenting skills.