Helping your child to plant their roots, to grow and develop here at Gumboots.
Welcome to Gumboots!
At Gumboots Child Therapy, we are passionate about supporting children and families to build the skills they need to thrive in their everyday lives. Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy that focuses on helping children develop confidence, independence, and meaningful participation at home, school, and in the community.
We understand that every child learns and develops differently. That is why our approach is individualised, play-based, and family-centred. By working closely with parents, educators, and other health professionals, we ensure that the strategies developed in therapy are practical, supportive, and relevant to each child’s daily routines.
Our goal is to create a safe and engaging environment where children feel supported to explore, learn new skills, and celebrate their progress.
Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapy team focuses on empowering children to master the "skills for the job of living" through a neuro-affirming and client-centred lens. We support kids in developing fine and gross motor coordination, sensory processing strategies, and emotional regulation to enhance their independence in daily tasks like dressing, play, and schoolwork. Whether through individual 1:1 sessions tailored to specific goals or our play-based school holiday group programs, we provide a supportive environment where every child’s unique strengths are celebrated.
Psychology
Our Child Psychology team provides a warm, neuro-affirming space where children can explore their emotions, build resilience, and enhance their social-emotional wellbeing. We offer client-centred therapeutic interventions for anxiety, mood, and behaviour, as well as comprehensive diagnostic assessments for Autism and ADHD. Families can access individual 1:1 sessions focused on personal growth or join our play-based school holiday programs, which use collaborative activities to help children develop coping strategies and social confidence.
Speech Therapy
Our Speech Pathology services are designed to help children find their voice and connect meaningfully with the world around them. Using a play-based, client-centred approach, we provide comprehensive support for articulation, language development, and social communication. We offer personalised 1:1 therapy to build functional communication skills, alongside interactive school holiday groups that foster social connection and confidence in a fun, neuro-affirming setting.