Hagit Kirshner Shalom - Registered Play Therapist and Counse

I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life's challenges. I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative, compassionate space where people feel safe to explore their experiences, better understand themselves, and discover new ways of moving forward.

Over the past decade, I've worked across private practice, schools, and community settings in three countries (and continents!). Living and working across different cultures has strengthened my appreciation for the many ways people experience family, relationships, identity, and change. I particularly enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and supporting those navigating life transitions, parenting, relocation, or other significant life events.

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, stress, emotional difficulties, neurodiversity, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and low self-esteem. I also have a special interest in supporting women through the perinatal period and the many transitions that come with parenthood.

As a mum of three teenagers, I understand that parenting can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. While every family is different, I'm dedicated to helping parents build confidence, strengthen their relationships with their children, and find approaches that align with their values.

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me spending time with my family, exploring nature, or staying active outdoors.

 My work is grounded in attachment, relational, and trauma-informed approaches. I believe that every person is unique, so therapy should never be one-size-fits-all. Together, we will explore what is happening in your life and draw on approaches that best support your goals and needs.

For adults, this may include working through trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or patterns that no longer serve you.

When working with children, I often use play because it is their natural language. Through play, children can safely express emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation. I also enjoy working alongside parents and caregivers, recognising that meaningful change often happens when the important adults in a child's life feel supported too.

Depending on your needs, I may integrate evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, Play Therapy, Theraplay, and parent-focused interventions.