Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a theoretically-based and age-appropriate way for children to express what is troubling them. Children often have trouble finding the words to express their thoughts and feelings. Play Therapy allows them to use the toys as their words and play as their language.
Child-Centred Play Therapy means that the child directs the therapy sessions. Children have the freedom to explore the room and use the toys as they choose. Therapeutic boundaries and limitations are placed appropriately to role model acceptable behaviour and promote the safety of the child and Therapist. The Therapist will not direct the child to speak about a specific topic, instead allowing them to bring whatever challenges they need to into the therapy room. This promotes a sense of control and self-determination within the child.
Play Therapy is suitable for children aged 3 to 10 with a range of social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
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Children who are experiencing:
Trauma
Anxiety
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Death/grief and loss
Chronic illness
Natural disasters
Social / relationship issues
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Play therapy provides the opportunity for children to resolve social, emotional and behavioural challenges, whilst also developing more positive coping strategies. Play Therapy will support children to;
Gain a sense of responsibility for their behaviours.
Develop and strengthen coping strategies.
Learn problem-solving skills.
Learn how to experience and appropriately express their emotions.
Learn new social skills.
Develop respect and acceptance of self and others.
Learn to experience and express emotions.
Develop empathy and respect.
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Individual Play Therapy sessions - $180 for a 45-50 minute session.
A Medicare rebate of $82 is available for some eligible children’s counselling services. Please contact the practice for details.
A fee will be charged for any cancellations made within 24 hours of a booked session.