Best Steps
With over 20 years of experience supporting complex family needs, I offer a calm, compassionate space where children, young people, and families can feel heard, understood, and gently supported toward their next best steps.
Our Specialised Services
We provide a nurturing space for children, youth, and families to find support and healing.
Early Support
Supporting young minds through play-based therapy and emotional development programs tailored for ages 5–12.
Youth Support
Empowering teens with counselling that focuses on identity, peer relationships, and academic success.
Celebrating diversity
Supporting individuals to navigate the thoughts and beliefs of being neurodivergent.
Culture and Community: Identity
Supporting individuals to navigate cultural and language diversity in their workplace and their community. Discovering self and purpose.
Transitions: Who am I?
Supporting individuals to recognise that their changes are about them and not about others. Accepting self for the strengths and values that shape and form their character and their goals.
Child and Family Mediation and Advocacy
We provide a gentle guiding hand to help your family navigate difficult conversations and protect your rights. Together, we can resolve conflict and find peace.
Our Experience and Our Passion
A Positive Approach to Every Child and Family’s Journey
For our children, we provide a soft place to land. We believe every child and family deserves a calm space where their voices are truly valued. By blending age-appropriate play with heartfelt care, we help your loved ones find their footing, creating a path toward lasting peace and family harmony.
We offer young people a compassionate environment to discover their true identity and navigate their future. Through open, respectful dialogue, we encourage thoughtful insight to help them find clarity, meaning, and their unique place in the world.
We walk alongside parents and carers, offering specialised guidance to navigate family dynamics and support your child’s journey with clarity and confidence. We understand that changes in family dynamics can be challenging, and that these shifts can deeply affect children. Creating a safe space to talk about these changes is both healthy and inclusive.
Feedback from Parents
"As a counsellor, Davida helped us gently navigate our child's transition into school. We felt heard, supported, and truly understood."
Parent
"As a youth counselor, I found Davida’s mentorship and guidance incredibly supportive and impactful. She creates a heartwarming environment where everyone feels secure to open up and authentically connect."
Parent
"Finding a genuine sanctuary was our beginning. Davida offered the heart-centered guidance our family required to rediscover hope and bloom together."
Parent
"The support we received was transformative. Davida's approach is deeply intuitive and was exactly what our family needed to navigate a challenging time."
Parent
I acknowledge the Larrakia People, the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to emerging leaders and to Elders from other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Let's Start a Conversation
We are here to support your family's journey. Reach out to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services.
Email: beststepspng@gmail.com
M: 0421 862 008