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Child Counseling

Welcome to Making Strides Allied Health

Allied Health Therapy for Children, Youth and Young Adults

Support for young people to address wellbeing and barriers to inclusion 

ABOUT

Sarah Zappia, Social Worker

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a social worker with over nine years of experience supporting neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults.

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If you’re a parent, you might be feeling worried, unsure, or trying to figure out how best to support your child. And if you’re a young person reading this, you might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like things are working the way they should. Wherever you’re at, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

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I take a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach, which means I focus on understanding you as a whole person—not just the challenges you’re facing. In sessions, I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without judgment.

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I also work closely with families and the wider supports around you, like school or other services, because real change doesn’t happen in isolation. Together, we can find ways forward that feel practical, supportive, and right for you.

SERVICES

Services

Consultations

Consultations for parents/caregivers, teachers, and support staff to upskill and identify strategies to support young people in the classroom and at home

Therapy

1:1 support for individuals

Small group support in schools

Contact Us

Phone: 0434 888 066

sarah.makingstrides@outlook.com

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ABN 98 838 791 299

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Making Strides Allied Health acknowledges and honours the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and their land on which we work and connect. We pay respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their relationship with the land and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

 

We celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe that inclusivity strengthens communities, fuels innovation, and creates a more compassionate world. Our commitment is to cultivate an environment where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or experience—feels valued, respected, and empowered.

We actively welcome different perspectives and strive to create a space that reflects the richness of the world around us. By embracing diversity, we build stronger connections, break down barriers, and open doors to new opportunities.

Together, we thrive.

© 2025 by Making Strides Allied Health PTY LTD

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