Play Therapy Counselling in Richmond-Tweed, NSW
Jane Schneider
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
Jane is passionate about supporting people to create sustainable lives, and joyful, nurturing, kind relationships with themselves and others using Mindful and Compassion focused therapies, Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapies, EMDR, and Trauma informed interventions, Sandtray, Play and Attachment-Based Family Behavioural interventions.
Jane is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor with a warm, compassionate and integrative therapeutic approach. She offers therapy for adults, children, youth, parents and families. Jane supports people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including: anxiety (including separation anxiety and social anxiety), depression, stress and adjustment, grief and loss, trauma (including complex trauma and PTSD), attachment and parenting, behaviour and emotion regulation, addiction problems, and social and relationship difficulties.
Jane is passionate about supporting people to create sustainable lives, and joyful, nurturing, kind relationships with themselves and others using Mindful and Compassion focused therapies, Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapies, EMDR, and Trauma informed interventions, Sandtray, Play and Attachment-Based Family Behavioural interventions.
Jane is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor with a warm, compassionate and integrative therapeutic approach. She offers therapy for adults, children, youth, parents and families. Jane supports people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including: anxiety (including separation anxiety and social anxiety), depression, stress and adjustment, grief and loss, trauma (including complex trauma and PTSD), attachment and parenting, behaviour and emotion regulation, addiction problems, and social and relationship difficulties.
Skye Gannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Bangalow, NSW 2479
Byron Bay Play Therapy is a mental health service offering support to children and families experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. Principle play therapist Skye Gannon is a trauma counsellor & registered social worker with postgraduate qualifications in psychology and play therapy.
Byron Bay Play Therapy is a mental health service offering support to children and families experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges. Principle play therapist Skye Gannon is a trauma counsellor & registered social worker with postgraduate qualifications in psychology and play therapy.
Lighthouse Journeys
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Uki, NSW 2484
I have a great love for working with children and my approach is based on the principles of child centred play therapy.
My approach to working with you is deeply present, creating the space for exploration, to heal, to grow and to discover the inner resources that are uniquely yours. I am passionate about the journey of walking beside you as you transition through life changes, connecting more deeply with your authentic self. Your journey is fully supported and respected for its own timing and unique healing process. I work holistically involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
I have a great love for working with children and my approach is based on the principles of child centred play therapy.
My approach to working with you is deeply present, creating the space for exploration, to heal, to grow and to discover the inner resources that are uniquely yours. I am passionate about the journey of walking beside you as you transition through life changes, connecting more deeply with your authentic self. Your journey is fully supported and respected for its own timing and unique healing process. I work holistically involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
Dr Renee Cachia
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Pottsville, NSW 2489
Dr Renee Cachia has extensive experience and a range of therapeutic skills and approaches, from cognitive-behavioural therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, early behavioural intervention, play-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and having had developed her own programs, she takes a compassionate and client-centred approach to every family.
Dr Renee is an experienced psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and the founder of Inner Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Practice. She brings compassion and a wealth of expertise to her work having completed 4 degrees, including Masters & PhD at Monash University and has been cited in over 500 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr Renee is a mother and takes a relatable, non-judgemental approaching to working with children, adolescents and parents with clinical experience across a broad range of clinical presentations: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD etc.), stress, trauma and more.
Dr Renee Cachia has extensive experience and a range of therapeutic skills and approaches, from cognitive-behavioural therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, early behavioural intervention, play-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and having had developed her own programs, she takes a compassionate and client-centred approach to every family.
Dr Renee is an experienced psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and the founder of Inner Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Practice. She brings compassion and a wealth of expertise to her work having completed 4 degrees, including Masters & PhD at Monash University and has been cited in over 500 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr Renee is a mother and takes a relatable, non-judgemental approaching to working with children, adolescents and parents with clinical experience across a broad range of clinical presentations: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD etc.), stress, trauma and more.
Kat Daylyn
MA
Verified Verified
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
I offer authentic and relational sessions, focussing on your resources and empowerment. Sessions are tailored to your needs and aimed at improving how you relate to yourself and others in your life. I aim to empower you to recognise the tools and resources you already have, and to add to those. I will provide techniques to recognise bodily sensations and emotions and to recognise patterns in your life. I use play therapy to work with children and talking therapies with adolescents and adults. I am more than happy to discuss how we can work together and your needs.
I offer authentic and relational sessions, focussing on your resources and empowerment. Sessions are tailored to your needs and aimed at improving how you relate to yourself and others in your life. I aim to empower you to recognise the tools and resources you already have, and to add to those. I will provide techniques to recognise bodily sensations and emotions and to recognise patterns in your life. I use play therapy to work with children and talking therapies with adolescents and adults. I am more than happy to discuss how we can work together and your needs.
Skye E Hudson Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Ocean Shores, NSW 2483
I am an accredited psychotherapist offering face to face and online counselling. I also offer sand play, art and expressive therapies with a trauma informed lens. My work calls upon a variety of modalities such as Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Body- Mind practices, Compassion practices and Symbol and Depth work. This integrative approach enables my clients to discover their own unique path to change and healing. I prioritise creating a safe and sturdy rapport within the therapuetic relationship as the foundation for the ongoing work of therapy. I work with individuals, adolescents and children.
I am an accredited psychotherapist offering face to face and online counselling. I also offer sand play, art and expressive therapies with a trauma informed lens. My work calls upon a variety of modalities such as Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Body- Mind practices, Compassion practices and Symbol and Depth work. This integrative approach enables my clients to discover their own unique path to change and healing. I prioritise creating a safe and sturdy rapport within the therapuetic relationship as the foundation for the ongoing work of therapy. I work with individuals, adolescents and children.
Joanne Walker
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
For younger children I offer play therapy, with more talking for older children and adults.
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties. I have spent time in indigenous communities and bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to a variety of cultural and other minority groups such as gender diverse.
For younger children I offer play therapy, with more talking for older children and adults.
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties. I have spent time in indigenous communities and bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to a variety of cultural and other minority groups such as gender diverse.
Monika McIntosh
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kingscliff, NSW 2487
I utilise talking therapy along with arts, sandtray and play therapy as they can facilitate communication of emotions that are often unconscious or difficult to express verbally.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor and EMDR therapist specialising in child, adolescent and adult development, mental health and trauma across lifespan. I am deeply aware that the story we each bring to therapy is unique. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space that enables my clients, regardless of age, to find their own voice and live an authentic, fulfilling life. I believe that through having a safe space to explore our stories, feelings, thoughts, and embodied communication, we can transform this awareness into energy that supports deeper connection to self and to people and the world around us.
I utilise talking therapy along with arts, sandtray and play therapy as they can facilitate communication of emotions that are often unconscious or difficult to express verbally.
I am a Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor and EMDR therapist specialising in child, adolescent and adult development, mental health and trauma across lifespan. I am deeply aware that the story we each bring to therapy is unique. I am passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space that enables my clients, regardless of age, to find their own voice and live an authentic, fulfilling life. I believe that through having a safe space to explore our stories, feelings, thoughts, and embodied communication, we can transform this awareness into energy that supports deeper connection to self and to people and the world around us.
Carli Saber
Verified Verified
Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483
Are you a mama supporting children and feeling the overwhelm, doubt and anxiety in the everyday, unsure how to support all your children? Imagine shifting into a calm, balanced parenting where you feel not only in tune with your children but yourself. I help you to understand the needs of your children based on age and stage, giving you individualised practical skills to instantly use with your children, and yourself. In my sessions, I support mums to clear projections, overwhelm and guilt so you can feel more certain, balanced and in a Happy Flowing family state.
Are you a mama supporting children and feeling the overwhelm, doubt and anxiety in the everyday, unsure how to support all your children? Imagine shifting into a calm, balanced parenting where you feel not only in tune with your children but yourself. I help you to understand the needs of your children based on age and stage, giving you individualised practical skills to instantly use with your children, and yourself. In my sessions, I support mums to clear projections, overwhelm and guilt so you can feel more certain, balanced and in a Happy Flowing family state.
Jess Hodges
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Martha Ann Calhoun
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Lismore, NSW 2480 (Online Only)
I am passionate about the process of growth and the engagement with deep inner work. I work with organisations, groups and individuals. I have a particular love of working with children. I work wholistically incorporating heart, mind, body, spirit. The heart of my approach is to hold a safe supported space to allow the natural unfolding and timing of each persons healing process. My approach is experiential, somatic and emotion focused. I hold a transpersonal frame, acknowledging multiple dimensions of experience including individual, collective, generational, biographical, perinatal, shamanic, symbolic, mythical, archetypal...
I am passionate about the process of growth and the engagement with deep inner work. I work with organisations, groups and individuals. I have a particular love of working with children. I work wholistically incorporating heart, mind, body, spirit. The heart of my approach is to hold a safe supported space to allow the natural unfolding and timing of each persons healing process. My approach is experiential, somatic and emotion focused. I hold a transpersonal frame, acknowledging multiple dimensions of experience including individual, collective, generational, biographical, perinatal, shamanic, symbolic, mythical, archetypal...
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The Wellbeing Place Integrative Sand Therapy
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
North Casino, NSW 2470
Sandtray therapy is for all individuals aged 3 through to adulthood. It is for clients who have experienced/are experiencing trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, behavioural and emotional difficulties, neurodivergent individuals and/or speech/communication issues. Sandtray therapy is a whole brain expressive form of psychotherapy/counselling, led by the individual. Clients learn to explore and process their internal feelings, emotions trauma and grief when they build ‘sand worlds’ (placing and arranging objects, symbols and miniatures in a tray of sand).
Sandtray therapy is for all individuals aged 3 through to adulthood. It is for clients who have experienced/are experiencing trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, behavioural and emotional difficulties, neurodivergent individuals and/or speech/communication issues. Sandtray therapy is a whole brain expressive form of psychotherapy/counselling, led by the individual. Clients learn to explore and process their internal feelings, emotions trauma and grief when they build ‘sand worlds’ (placing and arranging objects, symbols and miniatures in a tray of sand).
Ofunneka Amanda Anyanwu
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alstonville, NSW 2477
Are you a member of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community? Are you a parent finding it hard to connect with your teenager? Are you a mother trying to cope with the stress of being a mum, wife and working? Are you a single mother faced with life's challenges? Are you an individual going through the stress of relationship breakdown or simply trying to navigate transitions in your life? Are you a young person struggling to engage with school, your friends and family? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, then my counselling service is for you.
Are you a member of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community? Are you a parent finding it hard to connect with your teenager? Are you a mother trying to cope with the stress of being a mum, wife and working? Are you a single mother faced with life's challenges? Are you an individual going through the stress of relationship breakdown or simply trying to navigate transitions in your life? Are you a young person struggling to engage with school, your friends and family? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, then my counselling service is for you.
Maya Kuznik
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Ocean Shores, NSW 2483
As an art therapist, my clients are individuals who are seeking to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Whether they are adults or children, they come to me with a desire to develop healthy coping strategies and find ways to manage the challenges of everyday life. Through the creative process of art-making, I am able to guide my clients towards a deeper understanding of their emotions and thoughts, while also providing a safe and supportive space for them to explore their inner world
As an art therapist, my clients are individuals who are seeking to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Whether they are adults or children, they come to me with a desire to develop healthy coping strategies and find ways to manage the challenges of everyday life. Through the creative process of art-making, I am able to guide my clients towards a deeper understanding of their emotions and thoughts, while also providing a safe and supportive space for them to explore their inner world
Tania Djipalo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Ocean Shores, NSW 2483
Life offers us all challenges, sometimes huge, sometimes small, these challenges present themselves so that we may grow and in the process become wiser. I will support you to lean into your experiences rather than moving away from feelings, learning to befriend them and in the process develop a closer relationship with yourself and others. Developing emotional agility is a natural outcome of therapy that provides agency for change. Issues include parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, life direction, addiction and trauma.
Life offers us all challenges, sometimes huge, sometimes small, these challenges present themselves so that we may grow and in the process become wiser. I will support you to lean into your experiences rather than moving away from feelings, learning to befriend them and in the process develop a closer relationship with yourself and others. Developing emotional agility is a natural outcome of therapy that provides agency for change. Issues include parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, life direction, addiction and trauma.
Gary Kenneth Wohlman
PhD
Verified Verified
Woodenbong, NSW 2476
Dr Gary Wohlman has created a unique form of body psychotherapy over 50 years, specialising w/ people in transition ready to let go of relationships no longer working, as well as releasing patterns of holding back from moving in one's most fulfilling life direction. Online, he expertly guides clients on a multi-sensory journey to re-set their self talk. In person, he stretches muscles in the body while speaking in matching affirmations in RHYME at the same time - like the whimsical, witty & wise Dr Seuss - which swiftly transforms people's relationships w/ their bodies, partners, communication, creativity & contribution to humanity.
Dr Gary Wohlman has created a unique form of body psychotherapy over 50 years, specialising w/ people in transition ready to let go of relationships no longer working, as well as releasing patterns of holding back from moving in one's most fulfilling life direction. Online, he expertly guides clients on a multi-sensory journey to re-set their self talk. In person, he stretches muscles in the body while speaking in matching affirmations in RHYME at the same time - like the whimsical, witty & wise Dr Seuss - which swiftly transforms people's relationships w/ their bodies, partners, communication, creativity & contribution to humanity.
Bryce Thompson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
Online Therapists
Pella Wellness
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capalaba, QLD 4157
These include Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy and Play Therapy for children.
G'Day, I’m Amanda a heart centred Clinical Counsellor and Gestalt Psychotherapist. If you are feeling stuck, experiencing emotional pain or turmoil or are having trouble working things out I would love to meet you and hear about your unique experience. Together we can work through your difficulties and create awareness and meaningful change. I will meet you with curiosity and compassion.
These include Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy and Play Therapy for children.
G'Day, I’m Amanda a heart centred Clinical Counsellor and Gestalt Psychotherapist. If you are feeling stuck, experiencing emotional pain or turmoil or are having trouble working things out I would love to meet you and hear about your unique experience. Together we can work through your difficulties and create awareness and meaningful change. I will meet you with curiosity and compassion.
Big Bears Treehouse
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Tallai, QLD 4213
I'm a passionate child and family counsellor who works from a strengths-based perspective and sees the potential in all my clients. I've trained in several play therapy modalities (CCPT, Theraplay, Autplay, Filial Therapy) to help children and families communicate and connect in times when words just don’t meet their needs. I've also trained in several parenting programs to help parents navigate this sometimes-challenging role i.e., Circles of Security, Triple P, Emotion Coaching 123.
I'm a passionate child and family counsellor who works from a strengths-based perspective and sees the potential in all my clients. I've trained in several play therapy modalities (CCPT, Theraplay, Autplay, Filial Therapy) to help children and families communicate and connect in times when words just don’t meet their needs. I've also trained in several parenting programs to help parents navigate this sometimes-challenging role i.e., Circles of Security, Triple P, Emotion Coaching 123.
Atlas Therapy and Coaching
Verified Verified
Helensvale, QLD 4212
Reach out if you would like to know more about how Play Therapy will help your child develop skills to make friends, learn new ways of communicating, know what to do in the playground, be able to ask for help, engage in play independently, try new tasks, gain independence in self-care, and regulate their emotions while still being themselves!.
For over 20 years I have had the privilege of delivering person-centred supports to neurodivergent children, their families, and educators. I am known for my holistic approach to intervention, with my philosophy being centred around the power of combining evidence-based approaches. Using Play Therapy I build connections with children as we work together to develop their emotional regulation, social intelligence and cognitive skills. Play allows children to apply their natural skills and strengths while learning challenging concepts. This leads to independence, self-confidence and self-determination that will last a lifetime.
Reach out if you would like to know more about how Play Therapy will help your child develop skills to make friends, learn new ways of communicating, know what to do in the playground, be able to ask for help, engage in play independently, try new tasks, gain independence in self-care, and regulate their emotions while still being themselves!.
For over 20 years I have had the privilege of delivering person-centred supports to neurodivergent children, their families, and educators. I am known for my holistic approach to intervention, with my philosophy being centred around the power of combining evidence-based approaches. Using Play Therapy I build connections with children as we work together to develop their emotional regulation, social intelligence and cognitive skills. Play allows children to apply their natural skills and strengths while learning challenging concepts. This leads to independence, self-confidence and self-determination that will last a lifetime.
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Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.