About Me
Tiffany Heritage
Hi, I’m Tiffany — an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years of experience supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and families. I live in Geelong, on beautiful Wadawurrung Country, with my husband, our two children, and our dog, Sunny. As a family, we love beach days, outdoor adventures, and spending time in nature, experiences that continue to inspire my playful, creative approach to both life and therapy.
I specialise in supporting children aged 2–10 years who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, psychological, or developmental challenges. My practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in both attachment theory and developmental principles.
In my work, I use developmentally aligned, play-based and creative-expressive therapeutic techniques that help children make sense of their inner world, strengthen self-awareness, and build emotional insight and regulation skills. I am committed to creating a safe, responsive space where children feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow in ways that are meaningful to them.
Collaboration with parents and caregivers is a core part of my approach. I recognise that children’s healing and development happens in the context of relationships, and I work closely with families (whether through family therapy sessions and/or parent consultations) to build insight, confidence, and connection with their child, that extends beyond the therapy room.
I’ve worked across a variety of settings including family services, early childhood intervention, forensic services, schools, and private practice. I am deeply committed to reflective practice and ongoing learning, ensuring that the support I offer is evidence-based, ethically grounded, and attuned to each child’s unique experience and needs.
Qualifications & Training
- Bachelor of Social Work - 2011
- Postgraduate Diploma of Mental Health Science (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy) – 2021
- Graduate Certificate of Play Therapy – 2024
- Certified AutPlay® Therapy Provider
- Trained in Theraplay® and Sunshine Circles®
- Currently completing formal training in Synergetic Play Therapy
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker – AASW
- Associate Member – Australian Play Therapy Association (working towards clinical registration)