Get to know our practitioners

At Kids Play Therapy, our team of dedicated practitioners is here to support your child’s growth and development. Each professional brings extensive experience in paediatric therapy, from speech and occupational therapy to dietetics and beyond. We take pride in providing personalised care tailored to your child’s unique needs.

Our practitioners prioritise building strong relationships with families, fostering trust, and creating a nurturing environment for every session. Discover how our expert team can help your child reach their full potential. Explore their profiles and learn more about their specialties and approaches today!

Our Value

We listen attentively and without judgment ❤︎ Everyone has a voice in decision-making processes ❤︎ We address conflict proactively and with kindness

May Horan
May Horan
Director & Early Childhood Support Practitioner
Language Speaking: English, Thai
Service Location: Eastern Suburbs

May is guided by a strong belief in the unique strengths of every child and their innate capacity to grow, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the world. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and informed by her experience working within autism specialist school settings, behavioural therapy environments, and the delivery of both individual therapy sessions and structured school readiness programs.

With a strong understanding of how the early childhood, school, and disability support systems operate, May assists families in navigating educational pathways with clarity and confidence. She brings a practical understanding of the NDIS Early Childhood Support framework and works collaboratively with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure supports are purposeful, coordinated, and aligned with each child’s goals.

Zainab Masalawala
Nikki Masabala
Art Therapist & PACFA-Registered Counsellor
(Play-Informed, Early Childhood Practice)
Language Speaking: English, Mandarin
Service Location: Eastern and Southern Suburbs

Nikki is an Art Therapist and PACFA-Registered Counsellor who works within a play-informed practice, supporting young children through creative and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches. She works with children experiencing developmental and behavioural challenges, including autism (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome (DS), and Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS). Passionate about disability and inclusion, Nikki integrates counselling and creative arts to support children in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and essential developmental skills. Nikki provides both individual and group art therapy sessions and works closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, child-centred care.

Trace Walker - Speech Pathologist
Tracey Walker
Clinical Supervisor &
Lead Speech Pathologist
Language Speaking: English
Service Location: Telehealth Appointment Only

With over 20 years of experience as a speech pathologist, Tracey is passionate about fostering inclusion across disability, gender, and neurodiversity spaces. She has a strong professional interest in all areas of communication therapy, including articulation, language development, social communication, voice disorders, and fluency. Tracey is dedicated to empowering clients and their families by building their knowledge and capacity to support communication goals. She values working collaboratively with individuals and their support networks, providing respectful, evidence-based, and client- and family-centred care.

Andre Blanco
Andre Blanco
Occuptional Therapist
Language Speaking: English
Service Location: Western Suburb

Our Occupational Therapist delivers play-based, child-centred therapy to support children’s emotional regulation, confidence, and everyday functional skills. Andre is CBT/REBT certified basic level New York and Australia. He integrate practical cognitive and behavioural strategies into engaging, developmentally appropriate play experiences. He is also available to complete Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) to support NDIS applications, plan reviews, and goal setting.

Emma Rus
Emma Rus
Practice Administrator
& Team Coordinator
Language Speaking: English

With over 25 years of experience in administration across the education and healthcare sectors, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge in organisational operations, executive support, and practice management. She is known for delivering efficient administrative solutions, supporting therapy teams, and ensuring the smooth running of fast-paced environments. Emma’s strengths include streamlining processes, coordinating complex schedules, and upholding a high level of professionalism. She holds a Bachelor in Visual Arts from Monash University, a Certificate III in Business Administration from Narre Community Learning Centre, and both a Certificate in Medical Administration and a Certificate in Medical Terminology from The Career Academy.

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School Readiness Program

Join our small-group sessions designed to build social skills, independence, and emotional readiness.

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School Holiday Program

Our school holiday program offers creative, play-based sessions designed to support children’s social skills, confidence, sensory exploration, and emotional regulation

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Early Childhood Intervention

Early intervention helps children build essential skills during their most critical years of development, setting the foundation for lifelong learning, communication, and independence. Start now!

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Speech & Language Support Program

Our team is ready to support communication goals in a fun, engaging way with guidance from our lead speech pathologist.