About Laura varapodio

Laura Varapodio is a Play Therapist registered with the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA). She is playful, enthusiastic and empathetic therapist that has worked with children and young adults of all ages with a diverse range of abilities.

Laura was born and raised in the Shepparton area and has a passion for theatre and the arts. She was a Kindergarten / primary school teacher for a number of years before completing further education in Child Play Therapy.

She has recently graduated with a Masters of Child Play Therapy from Deakin University and has researched Medical Trauma and its long term effects on children.

Registrations:

• Victorian Institution of Teaching Registration

• Australian Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA) - Associate Member

Qualifications

• ·Certificate in Sand Play Therapy

• Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education

• Masters of Child Play Therapy at Deakin University

Training

• Learn to Play Therapy

• Humanistic Play Therapy

• Filial Play Therapy

• Sand Play Therapy Training