Dayle Dorfman Therapy

I believe through a child’s resilience, unique nature and raw attitude to life that they are our best teachers. I am beyond fortunate to successfully enable children and adolescents ease through trying paths in their lives. A child already has the inner most tools to be able to move forward and find balance in their lives and I feel privileged to provide the space they need to do it.

My initial focus in this therapeutic process is to build a relationship with the child/adolescent. This is a very important part of therapy as the more comfortable and accepted one feels in therapy the more willing they are to open up and discuss their intimate feelings. By creating a safe, secure and supportive environment a child is able to get in touch with who they are and what they are feeling without judgement. I prefer not to try interpret what is being said but rather reflect on what is being presented to me as a whole.

I work with children and teens using Gestalt Play Therapy, psychotherapy and creative mediums in order to tailor make working effectively with each unique being. I am very interested in how children hold trauma in their bodies and work somatically as well as creatively bringing gentle awareness and exploration to their sense of self. For some clients talking through issues might be easier but for others using creative mediums as a projection may help when exploring awareness of feelings.

I have a strong belief that in order to work with a child or adolescent of any age, you must be able to work well with their community. In saying this I like to work closely with parents, offering constant feedback which is extremely important.

I am well aware that the first step is huge and that enquiring about support with yourself or a loved one is not always easy. If you would like to contact me, without any obligation, I would be happy to discuss with you about how I might be able to help.