Child Centred Play Therapy with our childrens counsellor helps children express emotions, build confidence and develop coping skills through play in a safe, supportive and understanding environment.
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Child Centred Play Therapy supports emotional wellbeing by allowing children to communicate feelings through play while developing confidence, self awareness and healthy coping strategies.
Our children’s counsellor creates a supportive play environment where children feel safe to express emotions, explore experiences and develop healthy coping skills.
Children are welcomed into a safe and supportive play environment where they feel comfortable expressing emotions and exploring experiences through play.
Therapy sessions follow the child’s interests and pace, allowing them to guide play while the therapist gently reflects emotional expression, understanding and growth.
Therapists observe play interactions to help children process feelings, build resilience and develop positive ways to cope with challenges.
Child Centred Play Therapy helps children with emotional confidence and resilience
Children build confidence in recognising and expressing their emotions in a safe, supportive environment. Therapists carefully observe and respond to these expressions, helping each child feel understood and validated. Over time, this encourages children to communicate their feelings more openly and develop a stronger understanding of their emotions.
Through play experiences, children develop a stronger sense of self and feel more capable in expressing their needs and feelings.
This confidence can support participation in social situations, school environments and everyday interactions.
Children learn strategies that help them manage emotions such as frustration, anxiety or anger in a calm and supportive environment.
These skills support healthier responses to challenges and help children cope more effectively with everyday situations.
Play therapy helps children develop trust, empathy and understanding when interacting with others.
As children grow in confidence and emotional awareness, they often build stronger relationships with family members, friends and peers.
Common questions about Child Centred Play Therapy and how play based therapy supports children’s emotional wellbeing and development.
Child Centred Play Therapy is a therapeutic approach that allows children to express emotions and experiences through play while receiving encouragement and acceptance from a trained therapist.
Children take part in play based sessions that help them express emotions and build coping skills in a safe and supportive environment. Parents are also supported throughout the therapy journey.
The length of therapy depends on each child’s needs and goals. Some children benefit from short term support, while others may require ongoing sessions.
Many children move through a number of common stages during therapy, although every child’s journey is unique. In the beginning, your child may spend time getting to know the therapist and exploring the therapy space while building trust and feeling safe. As they become more comfortable, they may test boundaries or express emotions and behaviours they have been holding inside. Some children may also go through a period where they need extra support and reassurance as they work through difficult feelings and experiences. As therapy progresses, children often develop new skills, confidence, and healthier ways of expressing themselves. When therapy goals have been achieved and your child is coping well, they may move into a final stage where they prepare to finish therapy, celebrate their progress, and say goodbye to the therapeutic relationship.
At this time, our Kids Counsellor provides services on a private fee-paying basis only. Payment is required at the time of your appointment.
If funding options become available in the future, we will update our families accordingly.
“My dream was to bring together a small team of caring and experienced paediatric therapists to work closely with local families in a nurturing, safe and calming environment. My aim is to ensure all the families in our club feel supported by our team to live lives that are connected and meaningful. If it takes a village to raise a child, we would love to be part of your village if you need support!”.
“Being a part of this workplace and being able to support both the therapists and the kids to their highest potential is incredibly fulfilling. Allowing people to be the best version of themselves means they are able to offer more to each of their families at Kids Club.”
“My dream is to help children to develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent young adults. I love supporting not just the child but their whole family, school and community to achieve goals that are meaningful. I look forward to working with your family”.
“My dream is to help big and little kids communicate with the important people in their life. I love helping kids feel heard and understood. Clear communication helps build meaningful relationships and emotional and psychological wellbeing for us as humans. It is such a privilege to help kids and their families understand each other”.
“My dream is for all children to thrive and live happy and meaningful lives. I enjoy getting to know each unique child, and working with them and their family, school and other important people in their life to achieve their goals.”.
“My dream is to help children flourish and achieve goals that help them to become independent and functional in their occupations at play, home, school and in the community. I love working closely with families to ensure important goals are prioritised and achieved, and I like to think of new ways to make therapy as fun as possible!”
“To empower children by giving them the tools they need to communicate in a fun, caring and family-centered way.”
My dream is to help children develop their movement skills, build self-confidence in their physical abilities and in doing these two steps, support their participation in play, exploration, sport and whatever activities motivate them. The ultimate reward of my job is the moment I see a child (and their parents!) realise that they can do more than they ever thought possible. Movement opens up life’s doors to a child and their family for the long term. ”
Shayne’s dream is to support children and their families in all aspects of life, including at home, at school and in the community. She loves to see the lightbulb moment when a child achieves their goals. Shayne enjoys collaborating with families, teachers and other important individuals in a child’s life and daily activities. She believes it is a privilege to be involved in supporting the children that enter Kids Club.
“My dream is that every child who comes to Kids Club for physio will get to say that they’ve had at least one positive experience with movement/physical activity. Developing movement skills is often key to supporting physical, mental and social wellbeing. I really do think even one positive experience can go a long way in terms of self-confidence, self-esteem, and willingness to try new things.”
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