Harnessing the Therapeutic Powers of Play to build resilient kids and communities
About Play Therapy
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a specialised form of therapy that helps children express themselves, process emotions, and build coping skills—all through the natural language of play. Just as adults use words to communicate, children often use play to make sense of their experiences.
In play therapy, a trained therapist provides a safe and supportive environment where your child can explore feelings, work through challenges, and develop emotional resilience. Through toys, games, storytelling, and creative activities, children can process difficult experiences, learn new skills, and build confidence—all at their own pace.
Why Choose Play Therapy?
Unlike traditional talk therapy, play therapy meets children where they are—using their natural way of communicating. It helps them feel safe, heard, and understood while working toward positive emotional and behavioral changes.
If you're wondering whether play therapy is right for your child, we’d love to chat and answer any questions you may have.
Hear from others
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The Power of Play to Heal and Connect | Amy Work | TEDxUNCCharlotte
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Play is the Child’s language: Play Therapy | Joanne Wicks | TEDxDarwin
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What we offer
Integrative, humanistic play therapy
A developmentally responsive approach that supports children’s emotional, social, and behavioural well-being through play.
Rooted in the belief that children communicate best through play, this therapy creates a safe, accepting space where they can freely express thoughts, emotions, and experiences. The therapist builds a strong, trusting relationship with the child, offering unconditional positive regard, empathy, and understanding.
This holistic method helps children develop self-regulation, emotional resilience, problem-solving skills, and a stronger sense of self, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Filial Therapy & Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT)
Filial Therapy is a unique form of Play Therapy where parents and carers are supported to use therapeutic play skills with their own children. This approach empowers caregivers to become the primary source of therapeutic support, helping to create meaningful and lasting change within the family.
Filial therapy empowers caregivers with therapeutic play skills to strengthen the parent-child bond and support emotional connection.
Child Parent Relationship Training (CPRT) is one model of filial therapy, usually delivered in a group format over 10 sessions.
Learn to Play Therapy
Supporting children to develop imaginative play, social engagement, and emotional expression through structured play-based interventions.
Circle of Security Parenting
Helping caregivers deepen their understanding of attachment, emotional security, and their child’s needs, fostering stronger and more secure relationships.
Consultancy
Consulting to early years services, schools, and community agencies through tailored workshops, helping other professionals to implement effective strategies to support children's developmental and emotional well-being across different settings.
Our Services
We offer individualised child and family play therapy services to support children’s emotional, social, and developmental well-being. Our approach is family-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, providing a safe space for children to explore, express, and process their experiences through play.
What does play therapy help with?
✔ Emotional or behavioural difficulties, such as anxiety, anger, or withdrawal
✔ Trauma or stressful life events, including family separation, grief, or illness
✔ Attachment and relationship challenges, including difficulties with caregivers or peers
✔ Communication or social difficulties, including challenges with self-expression
✔ Regulation challenges, including difficulty managing big emotions or transitions
✔ Neurodivergence (e.g., Autism, ADHD) and difficulties with emotional or sensory regulation
✔ Low confidence, self-esteem, or difficulties with resilience
Who is it for?
Play therapy is an evidence-based psychological intervention for children aged 3-12.
Want more information? We'd love to hear from you
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