Child-Centred Play Therapy
The most natural way for children to show us what’s on their minds, is through play
Child Centred Play Therapy is a form of child counselling and a non- directive and child- led form of therapy.
What is Child-Centred Play Therapy
The most natural way for children to show us what’s on their minds, is through play. Play helps children to express and process what they are thinking and feeling and toys are like children’s words. Play helps children process their feelings when words are not readily available. It supports children with making sense of the world around them and learn skills through play in a developmentally appropriate way. Play therapy is suitable form of therapy for children of all kinds.
Child Centred Play Therapy is a form of child counselling and a non- directive and child- led form of therapy, which means that children choose and lead their play. During this gentle process, children develop a positive relationship of trust and acceptance with their play therapist which allows them to express and process their emotions and experiences.
What are the benefits of play therapy?
Increased emotion expression and regulation strategies
Development of self- esteem and confidence
Learning problem solving and practising social skills
Process traumatic events
Duration
The number of play therapy sessions needed can vary and is based on the unique needs of every child. It also depends on how children progress through the various stages of their therapy. Most often a minimum of 10-16 sessions is needed, and in some situations 20 or more sessions may be required.
Fees
Initial meeting $150
Child Play Therapy session $150
Parent review session $150
The process
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Our initial contact will be via phone or email, and together we will establish if play therapy may be the right support for your child. If we decide play therapy is not the right support for your child, I will provide you with recommendations
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Our first meeting is the intake session. This session focuses on gathering information about your child, talk about your concerns and discuss what you would like your child to gain from play therapy. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. After our initial meeting we organise a time for you and your child to have a look in the playroom together before starting their therapy sessions.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Child play therapy sessions happen weekly, at the same day and time in a therapeutic playroom. The setup and toys in the playroom are the same every session. The playroom is equipped with a variety of toys and activities, such as nurturing, creative, constructive, sensory, pretend-play toys and materials.
Duration: 50 minutes
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Parent review sessions happen after each fifth or sixth play therapy session. This is a planned time to update you on your child’s progress in therapy, to answer your questions and talk about how your child is doing at home and at school.
Duration: 60 minutes
