Catherine Perry

Catherine is a qualified Social Worker and Child-Centred Play Therapist (BSW, PGCert ChildCentred Play Therapy, ANZASW, SWRB) with a passion for supporting tamariki and their whānau. She specialises in trauma-informed, strengths-based practice and uses therapeutic play to help children express emotions and build resilience. Her approach is grounded in cultural responsiveness and a commitment to holistic, child-led care. 

Catherine passionate about creating safe, empowering spaces where children can express themselves freely and where families feel supported on their journey toward resilience and wellbeing. 

She brings both clinical knowledge and compassionate, strengths-based practice to her work. Her role involves working directly with children and families to support emotional, behavioural, and social wellbeing through therapeutic play and holistic social work approaches. She is a registered member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) and the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB), ensuring professional integrity and adherence to ethical practice.