PEDIATRIC POWER PLAY
A Safe Place for Children to Feel Seen, Supported, and Understood
Supporting children and families through play, connection, and compassionate care
At Pediatric Power Play, we believe every child deserves a space where they can express themselves, build confidence, and develop the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges.
Led by Child Life Specialist and counsellor, Shae Mellors, we provide child counselling, play therapy, and family support for children experiencing anxiety, autism, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, medical trauma, life transitions, and behavioural concerns.
Through a warm, relationship-based approach, we meet children where they are using play, creativity, conversation, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help them feel safe, capable, and empowered.
PLAY ˖ CONNECT ˖ HEAL ˖ GROW ˖ PLAY ˖ CONNECT ˖ HEAL ˖ GROW ˖
Who We Support
Compassionate support for children, youth, and families navigating:
• Anxiety, worries, and fears
• Autism and neurodivergent children
• ADHD and emotional regulation challenges
• Medical trauma, procedures, and healthcare experiences
• New diagnoses or ongoing medical treatments
• Big emotions and challenging behaviours
• Grief, loss, and significant life transitions
• Social skills and peer relationships
• Self-esteem and confidence
• School-related challenges and transitions
• Family changes, including separation and divorce
Meet Your Child Life Specialist and Counsellor
Hi, I'm Shae!
I created Pediatric Power Play because I saw firsthand how many children and families were searching for support that truly understood the connection between a child’s emotional world, development, healthcare experiences, and family relationships.
Through my experience working in hospitals and alongside families, I recognized the need for a space where children could process difficult experiences through the language they know best: play.
Asa Child Life Specialist and counsellor serving Victoria and the South Island, I blend child development expertise, therapeutic play, counselling techniques, and family-centred care to help children feel safe, capable, and understood.
I believe parents are the experts on their children. My role is to walk alongside your family, honour your child’s strengths, and provide compassionate support every step of the way.
"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up."
- Brene Brown
You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone
Support for your child. Guidance for your family.
Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, struggling with emotional regulation, adjusting to a new diagnosis, or working through a difficult experience, Pediatric Power Play is here to help.
We proudly provide child counselling, play therapy, medical support, and parent coaching for children, youth, and families in Victoria, BC and surrounding South Island communities.
Together, we can create a path forward where your child feels confident, connected, and understood.
Support for Every Family
Nurturing emotional growth, resilience, and meaningful connection
Through child and family counselling, child life services, and parent coaching, we provide a safe space for children and families to feel seen, supported, and understood. Whether navigating big emotions, medical experiences, or life’s changes, we offer personalized support that helps children build confidence and families feel empowered.