Where the wisdom of development meets the wonder of play.
Growing Us provides a safe, supportive space where children can explore their challenges, feel, heal and grow.
Let’s make sense of the struggles together.
Children’s big emotions and tricky behaviours can feel overwhelming. As parents and carers, we’re often left wondering what’s really beneath these struggles and how best to help. What if these moments weren’t problems to “fix,” but signals inviting us to better understand the child’s inner world?
At Growing Us, I work with children and families to explore the emotions, instincts and needs driving behaviours. Using the language of play and the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I support children in softening their hearts and releasing stuck emotions, while helping families foster deeper connections and greater cooperation.
Whether you’re a parent, carer or professional, we’ll work together to find practical and developmentally-aligned solutions for the challenges you’re facing, with a focus on reflection over perfection as we grow alongside our little people.
If you’re ready to break free from overwhelm, embody your intuitive confidence and harness the therapeutic powers of play - welcome to Growing Us.
I’m Ginny, and I’m so glad you’re here. 🌱
You’ve tried other supports, but something just isn’t clicking for your child. You’re ready to change the approach and try something new.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Play Therapy.
Play Therapy is a developmentally sensitive form of psychotherapy for children. Using the therapeutic powers of play and the therapeutic relationship, children process emotions, experiment with new skills, tap into their inner strengths, work toward mastery and emerge with an enriched sense of self.
As practitioner, Ginny works closely with caregivers for a systemic and holistic approach to child wellness. Her flexible and personalised practice meets each child where they are, supporting them to better understand and manage their emotions, build their capacity for challenge and strengthen relationships, fostering a sturdy foundation for long-term resilience and confidence.
Growing Us offers warmth
Ginny holds every child, parent and carer with genuine care and unconditional positive regard. She specialises in creating safe spaces of curiosity and reflection, so that every family feels seen, heard, understood and supported.
Growing Us offers expertise
As a Master-qualified Play Therapist, Ginny specialises in evidence-based and child-centred approaches that combine the therapeutic powers of play with a deep understanding of development and attachment.
Growing Us offers partnership
Children’s progress is nurtured holistically, with a focus on creating a supportive team around the child. Growing Us collaborates closely with parents, carers and professionals to ensure a cohesive approach.
Hello! I’m Ginny Magee
(Ginny with a soft G, like 'gentle'… unless I’m untangling Christmas lights!)
I’m here to bring a little more peace, play and connection into your family life.
As a Mum and a Master-qualified Child & Family Therapist, I know first-hand that parenting is an emotional rollercoaster. There are moments of the purest joy, and others that feel heavy, messy and full of doubt. But here’s the thing – within that messiness, there’s also magic. And my passion is to help families discover it.
In my work, I help young children and their families navigate a wide range of social and emotional challenges and experiences, such as:
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Children who are experiencing feelings that are beyond what they can manage - this might look like frequent meltdowns, excessive anger or aggression, withdrawal, negative self-talk or self-hurting behaviours.
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Children who may be finding it challenging to engage in self-directed play and seem to look to others for ideas or entertainment. They may need support with initiating play or keeping play going.
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Children who are facing challenges with friendships, communication, sibling relationships or feeling a sense of belonging in social groups.
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Children who are showing signs of anxiety, such as separation difficulties or clinginess, eating or toileting troubles, sleep disturbances, fears or phobias, excessive nail-biting, skin-picking or other signs of stress.
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Children who have faced a significant life change or a challenging experience, such as separation, divorce, situations that involve grief and loss, traumatic or scary experiences, difficult medical procedures, chronic illness or feelings related to the COVID19 pandemic, natural disasters or climate change.
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Children who seem very hesitant to try new things, often doubt their own abilities or frequently seek reassurance. They may struggle with feeling “good enough” and avoid situations where they fear failure.
I am passionate about this work, because I believe that raising children is one of life’s greatest invitations to grow. Let’s explore what that looks like for you!
