Diagnosis, NDIS evidence and therapy across the lifespan.
Daily living, regulation, independence and reporting.
Language, AAC, literacy and adult dysphagia.
Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming. Every age.
From age 2. The language of early development.
Practical, dignified support for behaviours of concern.
Nutrition support for disability, aged care and complex needs.
Movement, strength and independence across the lifespan.
Funding-ready clinical evidence.
Play therapy supports children from around age two to twelve who don't yet have the words for what's going on inside. We use play as the language of the work, while coaching parents and caregivers alongside the child so progress carries into home, kinder and school.
Developmentally appropriate play therapy for toddlers and preschoolers struggling with regulation, separation, sleep or behaviour.
Gentle, paced play therapy for children working through traumatic experiences, medical trauma or significant family change.
Play-based therapy for young children with anxiety, separation distress, school refusal and worry.
Play therapy that addresses behaviour through the lens of regulation and connection, rather than reward charts and consequences.
Sessions where the parent is part of the play, building connection, attunement and repair in the relationship.
Play-based support for children with developmental differences, including autism and global developmental delay.
Play therapy is a structured, evidence-informed approach for children who can't easily talk about what's going on. Through play, children process big feelings, work through tricky experiences and practise new ways of relating. It's not 'just playing'. Sessions are carefully held by a trained clinician with specific goals in mind.
We offer play therapy from around age two through to twelve, with a strong focus on the early years where talk therapy isn't yet a fit. For many of our families, play therapy is the first piece of mental health support a child has had.
We coach parents alongside the child. That's the part most families say makes the biggest difference: walking out of sessions with a clearer sense of what their child needs, and how to respond at home.
Big feelings, separation distress, sleep, regulation and early behaviour concerns. Play therapy meets young children where they live: on the floor, with their hands.
Anxiety, trauma, family change, friendship struggles, behaviour and self-esteem. Often the right fit for kids who 'don't want to talk to anyone'.
Parent coaching runs alongside the child's work. Most families say this is where the biggest shifts happen.
Autistic kids, kids with developmental delay and kids with sensory differences. We follow the child's lead and coordinate with OT and speech where relevant.
In-clinic at Gympie QLD or Hawthorn VIC (most play therapy happens here)
Mobile visits across greater Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and SE Queensland where the home setup supports it
Telehealth in select cases, usually as parent coaching alongside in-person child work
Play therapy is most commonly funded through NDIS for participants, and through private payment for families outside NDIS.
Plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed. Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living and Core supports.
Allied health under Support at Home, home care packages and aged care home placements. In-home and on-site visits.
Veteran allied health under valid DVA referrals. Bulk-billed where eligible.
Pay privately for therapy or assessments without a referral. Clear, upfront fee schedule.
Our play therapy clinicians work across the Gympie and Hawthorn clinics, in homes, schools and aged care settings, and via telehealth Australia-wide. We match you to the right person for your goals, funding and location, not just the first available.
"We came in for sleep and meltdowns. We left with a child who could name a feeling, and parents who finally knew what to do at three in the morning."
We offer play therapy from around age two through to twelve. The lower end depends on the child and the goals (sometimes the work is mostly with the parent and child together). The upper end is where most kids are ready for a more talk-based approach, though plenty of older children still benefit from creative, play-based work.
Yes. Play therapy is recognised by professional bodies internationally and has a growing evidence base, particularly for trauma, anxiety and regulation in young children. It's not 'just playing'. Sessions are structured around clear goals and run by a clinician trained in the approach.
Yes, in many cases. Where play therapy is clinically appropriate for the child's NDIS goals, it's typically billed under Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building). Support coordinators and plan managers are welcome to call our admin team to discuss fit.
There's overlap. The difference is that play therapy is built around play as the primary medium, which suits younger children and kids who find talk therapy hard. For older children or for formal assessment and diagnosis, a child psychologist is often the better fit. Many of our families work with both.
It depends on the goals. Many families see meaningful change over twelve to twenty sessions for focused concerns like anxiety, sleep or regulation. Trauma work usually takes longer. We review progress with parents regularly so it's not a black box.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. For some children and goals, parent-child play sessions are the work. For others, the child needs the room to themselves and the parent gets their own debrief. We'll talk through the right setup at intake.
Sessions are usually 50 minutes in a room set up for play, with materials chosen with the child's goals in mind: sand tray, miniatures, art, dolls, puppets, sensory materials. The clinician follows the child's lead within a structured frame, then debriefs with the parent at the end of the session or between sessions.
From parents, NDIS participants, aged care families and the support coordinators who trust us with their people. Shared with permission; full names withheld on request.
"Our 14yo finally felt heard. Her counsellor was the first who actually got her, and now we have language we use as a family."
"The FCA report was the first time someone wrote about my life and it actually felt like me. My new plan reflects what I actually need."
"Reports land on time, every time. Recommendations are practical and NDIS aligned. I send participants here when I want it done right."
"The OT came to the nursing home and sat with us through the swallow plan. We didn't have to chase, explain, or repeat ourselves once."
"Play therapy at age 3 felt like a long shot. Six months in, we finally feel like we know our son better. The clinician partnered with us the whole way."
"Kristie's assessment finally gave me language for what I'd been experiencing. The report was clear and the recommendations were practical."
Whether you're a parent looking for support, an adult navigating NDIS, an aged-care family, or a support coordinator with a referral, we'll meet you where you are.
