Behavioural Therapy:
Turning big emotions into calm, confident actions
At Little Leap Learning, we know that children don’t act out just to “misbehave.” Behind every big emotion, every tantrum, meltdown, or moment of defiance, there’s always a reason.
We see behaviour as communication. When children struggle to express what they feel, they often “show” us instead through tears, frustration, or withdrawal. Our role is to help them find better ways to communicate and cope. Our therapists specialise in helping children manage emotions, build focus and handle life’s little challenges with confidence.
Here’s what we believe in:
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Our Philosophy: Challenging behaviours often come from frustration, anxiety, or unmet needs not “bad behaviour.”
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Our Goal: To help children understand their feelings and learn emotional regulation skills that lead to calmer, happier days.
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Our Online Advantage: Because therapy happens right in your home, we can work on the real situations where challenges occur, building strategies that work in your child’s everyday environment.
When Is Behavioural Therapy Needed?
Every child has tough days but if emotional outbursts or defiant behaviours are frequent, intense, or affecting family life, it might be time to seek support.
Here are some common signs to look for:
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Frequent Meltdowns: Intense tantrums or outbursts that seem bigger than the situation.
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Trouble with Transitions: Strong resistance to change (like stopping playtime or leaving the house).
Aggressive or Impulsive Behaviour: Hitting, biting, or refusing to follow directions regularly. -
Social Overwhelm: Getting anxious or withdrawn in groups or noisy environments.
If you see these challenges often, early support can make a huge difference for your child and your peace of mind.
Common Challenges We Address
Our experienced therapists use play-based and evidence-based approaches to address common challenges in 2-8 year olds:
How We Support Behaviour at Little Leap Learning
We approach every child with empathy, patience and science-backed methods creating sessions that are both structured and fun.
Here’s how we do it:
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Positive Reinforcement: We highlight and reward positive behaviours, shifting the focus away from “what’s wrong” to “what’s going right.”
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Visual and Routine Supports: We use visual cues, first/then charts and predictable schedules to help children feel secure and know what to expect.
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Modelling and Role-Playing: Through stories, pretend play and social games, we teach children how to handle tricky situations in safe, playful ways.
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Skill-Building, Not Fixing: Our goal isn’t to “fix” behaviour, it’s to teach lifelong emotional and self-regulation skills that children can use independently.
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Each session feels like guided play filled with laughter, learning and progress that sticks.
Why Parent Involvement is Key to Success
The most powerful change happens when parents and therapists work together. That’s why our behavioural therapy model includes parents at every step.
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Home-to-Therapy Consistency: We coach you on the same language, visuals and strategies used in sessions so your child gets consistent messages everywhere.
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Understanding Triggers: We help you identify what’s really causing certain behaviours whether it’s sensory overload, hunger, or communication frustration so you can respond calmly and effectively.
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Lasting Change: When parents are actively involved, children progress faster and improvements last longer.
We see you as your child’s greatest teacher and our goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to guide your child every day.
At Little Leap Learning, we don’t just help children manage behaviour, we help families build understanding, patience and joy in their everyday routines.
