Play Therapy Counselling in Wooloowin, QLD
Isabelle (Belle) Nioa is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with individuals through the challenges of life to help them reach their potential. Belle has a warm and open interpersonal style and uses a collaborative approach when working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances.
Isabelle (Belle) Nioa is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with individuals through the challenges of life to help them reach their potential. Belle has a warm and open interpersonal style and uses a collaborative approach when working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances.
Sunrise Peak Psychology and Adventure Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Sunrise Peak Psychology, we support adults, adolescents and children seeking meaningful change in their lives. If you feel overwhelmed by difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or the impacts of neurosensitivities, we are here to walk beside you in your life journey. Whether navigating life transitions, leadership challenges, or recovering from experiences like post-concussion impacts we can help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered.
At Sunrise Peak Psychology, we support adults, adolescents and children seeking meaningful change in their lives. If you feel overwhelmed by difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or the impacts of neurosensitivities, we are here to walk beside you in your life journey. Whether navigating life transitions, leadership challenges, or recovering from experiences like post-concussion impacts we can help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered.
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Rachel uses an evidence-based approach and utilises a range of therapeutic approaches including Play Therapy, Play based approaches, Creative Therapies, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Rachel uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach to ensure all clients feel comfortable and supported throughout sessions. Rachel is trained in Play Therapy, which is a child-centred therapeutic approach which supports children to express themselves through play. Rachel uses play based approaches to help younger clients feel safe & secure throughout sessions.
Rachel uses an evidence-based approach and utilises a range of therapeutic approaches including Play Therapy, Play based approaches, Creative Therapies, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Rachel uses a neurodiversity-affirming approach to ensure all clients feel comfortable and supported throughout sessions. Rachel is trained in Play Therapy, which is a child-centred therapeutic approach which supports children to express themselves through play. Rachel uses play based approaches to help younger clients feel safe & secure throughout sessions.
I incorporate sand play, voice dialogue, body awareness, emotional release, dreams, symbols and art.
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 incorporate sand play, voice dialogue, body awareness, emotional release, dreams, symbols and art.
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 explores with you the layers of your life and we get creative with strategies including movement, creative arts, play, meditation, and mindfulness.
I am a trauma informed accredited mental health senior social worker providing counselling and advocacy services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have experience working with people on the whole continuum of mental health concerns. I support people who have experienced trauma, sexual assault, drugs and alcohol, life transitions, suicidal thoughts and behaviour, and family and relationship issues, including domestic and family violence concerns and adjusting to parenthood.
I explores with you the layers of your life and we get creative with strategies including movement, creative arts, play, meditation, and mindfulness.
I am a trauma informed accredited mental health senior social worker providing counselling and advocacy services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. I have experience working with people on the whole continuum of mental health concerns. I support people who have experienced trauma, sexual assault, drugs and alcohol, life transitions, suicidal thoughts and behaviour, and family and relationship issues, including domestic and family violence concerns and adjusting to parenthood.
I focus on a person-centred and strength-based approach, integrating play-based therapy and other modalities.
My typical clients are neurodivergent youth and adults seeking support for managing life in a world aimed toward neurotypical people. I help to understand and empower people to navigate their unique challenges with confidence and resilience and learn more about their unique neurotype, in order to thrive in their lives.
I focus on a person-centred and strength-based approach, integrating play-based therapy and other modalities.
My typical clients are neurodivergent youth and adults seeking support for managing life in a world aimed toward neurotypical people. I help to understand and empower people to navigate their unique challenges with confidence and resilience and learn more about their unique neurotype, in order to thrive in their lives.
Utilising child-led principles, I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT play therapy, CBT, and ACT to foster resilience and well-being in young people.
With extensive experience in psychology, I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and parents through a range of challenges, including anxiety, school refusal, PANS and PANDAS, and neurodiversity-affirming care. I also provide tailored support for military families, drawing from 20 years of personal experience as a Defence spouse and understanding the unique challenges of frequent relocations and parental absences.
Utilising child-led principles, I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT play therapy, CBT, and ACT to foster resilience and well-being in young people.
With extensive experience in psychology, I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and parents through a range of challenges, including anxiety, school refusal, PANS and PANDAS, and neurodiversity-affirming care. I also provide tailored support for military families, drawing from 20 years of personal experience as a Defence spouse and understanding the unique challenges of frequent relocations and parental absences.
Our mental health qualified team offer a range of services including Child Centred Play Therapy, adult counselling and couples counselling either in- person or online.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling like you need support to cope with life? Struggling in your relationship with your partner or child? Is your child having difficulty with their emotions, struggling to engage in school or difficulty in their social relationships?
We are here to help!
We support a range of presenting issues for children, adults, couples and families including:
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Behavioural and emotional issues
- Family separation
- Communication difficulties
- Social difficulties
Our mental health qualified team offer a range of services including Child Centred Play Therapy, adult counselling and couples counselling either in- person or online.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling like you need support to cope with life? Struggling in your relationship with your partner or child? Is your child having difficulty with their emotions, struggling to engage in school or difficulty in their social relationships?
We are here to help!
We support a range of presenting issues for children, adults, couples and families including:
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Behavioural and emotional issues
- Family separation
- Communication difficulties
- Social difficulties
The emotional and physical environment fostered aims to support strengths-based personalised interventions where you, the client, guide expression of your story through methods which suit your needs and style - combining cognitive (thinking), somatic (movement) and expressive (art, play, nature-based, photography).
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
The emotional and physical environment fostered aims to support strengths-based personalised interventions where you, the client, guide expression of your story through methods which suit your needs and style - combining cognitive (thinking), somatic (movement) and expressive (art, play, nature-based, photography).
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
We have two dedicated play therapy rooms designed specifically for children, as well as a comfortable therapy room tailored for for adults.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
We have two dedicated play therapy rooms designed specifically for children, as well as a comfortable therapy room tailored for for adults.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
- Autism
- ADHD
- Perinatal Psychology
- Children, Teens, Adults
- EMDR/Trauma Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Assessments including: Cognitive, learning disorders, autism, and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
- Autism
- ADHD
- Perinatal Psychology
- Children, Teens, Adults
- EMDR/Trauma Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Assessments including: Cognitive, learning disorders, autism, and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
With young people we may play games or engage in craft while we talk.
I am a Clinical Psychologist located within the Work Well Health Centre in Paddington, Brisbane as well as offering "Walk and Talk" appointments outdoors in Toohey Forest, Nathan (15 minutes from Brisbane City). My passion is supporting young people and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns including: anxiety, panic, depression, emotional dysregulation, neurodiversity, trauma and grief and loss. When I work with people my approach to therapy is with warmth and compassion, empathy and understanding.
With young people we may play games or engage in craft while we talk.
I am a Clinical Psychologist located within the Work Well Health Centre in Paddington, Brisbane as well as offering "Walk and Talk" appointments outdoors in Toohey Forest, Nathan (15 minutes from Brisbane City). My passion is supporting young people and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns including: anxiety, panic, depression, emotional dysregulation, neurodiversity, trauma and grief and loss. When I work with people my approach to therapy is with warmth and compassion, empathy and understanding.
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Play Therapy can assist with a wide variety of social and emotional issues. Anything that you would typically consider an issue that a counsellor or psychologist can help with are the same issues we can tackle using play therapy. If your child is not able to or reluctant to communicate using words, play therapy will allow them to use play to be heard instead
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy.
Play Therapy can assist with a wide variety of social and emotional issues. Anything that you would typically consider an issue that a counsellor or psychologist can help with are the same issues we can tackle using play therapy. If your child is not able to or reluctant to communicate using words, play therapy will allow them to use play to be heard instead
Happy Peeps evidence-based Holistic Interventions: Talk Therapy Positive Psychology Mindfulness Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Approach Trauma-Informed Practices, Play Therapy, Walk and talk Therapy.
We are a Practice in Kenmore providing professional counselling and therapy for adults & children. Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) & NDIS Participants, Positive Behavioural Support Plans, Functional Capacity Assessment, We are a registered Medicare provider providing services for people with a GP Mental Health Care Plans and medicare rebates apply. Our Social Work empathetic & compassionate counsellor's & therapists have a passion for mental health & emotional well-being. We provide holistic and client centred strengths-based positive psychological counselling and therapy and empower you to reach your own individual personal goals.
Happy Peeps evidence-based Holistic Interventions: Talk Therapy Positive Psychology Mindfulness Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Approach Trauma-Informed Practices, Play Therapy, Walk and talk Therapy.
We are a Practice in Kenmore providing professional counselling and therapy for adults & children. Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) & NDIS Participants, Positive Behavioural Support Plans, Functional Capacity Assessment, We are a registered Medicare provider providing services for people with a GP Mental Health Care Plans and medicare rebates apply. Our Social Work empathetic & compassionate counsellor's & therapists have a passion for mental health & emotional well-being. We provide holistic and client centred strengths-based positive psychological counselling and therapy and empower you to reach your own individual personal goals.
I practice varying counselling approaches, including therapeutic Person-Centred Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Art based Therapies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Child Centred Play Therapy, selecting methods that best suit the client.
My name is Nicola and I’m a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I have a special interest in supporting women, children, and young people who have or are experiencing mental health issues and/or trauma. I provide online and phone counselling to individuals, children, and families. I offer a warm, welcoming and private online and phone environment for your counselling sessions so that you will feel safe and supported while exploring your emotions, challenges, strengths, goals and dreams. I am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients, showing respect, understanding and empathy.
I practice varying counselling approaches, including therapeutic Person-Centred Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Art based Therapies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Child Centred Play Therapy, selecting methods that best suit the client.
My name is Nicola and I’m a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. I have a special interest in supporting women, children, and young people who have or are experiencing mental health issues and/or trauma. I provide online and phone counselling to individuals, children, and families. I offer a warm, welcoming and private online and phone environment for your counselling sessions so that you will feel safe and supported while exploring your emotions, challenges, strengths, goals and dreams. I am dedicated to the wellbeing of my clients, showing respect, understanding and empathy.
I work with children, teens, and young adults, using a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I am the founder of Leading Minds Psychology, an online telehealth practice. I'm passionate about working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients to explore and affirm their unique perspectives, values, and strengths in a safe space. I also offer neuroaffirming Autism and ADHD assessments. My foremost goal is to cultivate a warm and supportive environment where individuals feel safe and comfortable. I adapt my therapeutic approaches to align with individual goals and helping my clients to explore and grow in ways that are both authentic and meaningful. Fidgeting, stimming and movement are always welcome.
I work with children, teens, and young adults, using a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I am the founder of Leading Minds Psychology, an online telehealth practice. I'm passionate about working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients to explore and affirm their unique perspectives, values, and strengths in a safe space. I also offer neuroaffirming Autism and ADHD assessments. My foremost goal is to cultivate a warm and supportive environment where individuals feel safe and comfortable. I adapt my therapeutic approaches to align with individual goals and helping my clients to explore and grow in ways that are both authentic and meaningful. Fidgeting, stimming and movement are always welcome.
I combine evidence-based methods like CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and person-centred counselling with play-based and creative therapies — especially when working with children and young people.
I understand that my ideal client often feels overwhelmed and exhausted—not because they aren’t trying, but due to life's challenging demands. This may include a parent of a neurodivergent child navigating emotional outbursts, a teenager struggling with anxiety and family pressures, or a woman carrying the weight of trauma and burnout. They seek to be seen and supported, craving a safe space to understand their emotions and build relationships. Their goals go beyond symptom relief; they desire confidence, effective communication, and hope for healing, trusting that change is possible.
I combine evidence-based methods like CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and person-centred counselling with play-based and creative therapies — especially when working with children and young people.
I understand that my ideal client often feels overwhelmed and exhausted—not because they aren’t trying, but due to life's challenging demands. This may include a parent of a neurodivergent child navigating emotional outbursts, a teenager struggling with anxiety and family pressures, or a woman carrying the weight of trauma and burnout. They seek to be seen and supported, craving a safe space to understand their emotions and build relationships. Their goals go beyond symptom relief; they desire confidence, effective communication, and hope for healing, trusting that change is possible.
I am also experienced in expressive therapies, such as Directive and Non-directive Play and Art Therapy with children and adolescents.
My areas of interest/specialty include: Relationship Issues, Grief/Loss, Personal Development/Identity, Anxiety, Stress & Burnout, Trauma, Depression, ADHD management, Navigating Cultural/Religious Issues, Life Transitions & Life Coaching. I have a strong interest culturally responsive approaches which honour each client’s intersectionality and values-base.
I am also experienced in expressive therapies, such as Directive and Non-directive Play and Art Therapy with children and adolescents.
My areas of interest/specialty include: Relationship Issues, Grief/Loss, Personal Development/Identity, Anxiety, Stress & Burnout, Trauma, Depression, ADHD management, Navigating Cultural/Religious Issues, Life Transitions & Life Coaching. I have a strong interest culturally responsive approaches which honour each client’s intersectionality and values-base.
My practice is backed by extensive training in expressive therapy such as sand tray, art, and play therapy.
I love working with children, teens, families and adults around issues related to life transitions, identity formation, trauma, anxiety and depression. I believe therapy to be a place in which someone journeys with you through the hard places in life and reflects back to you what they see and experience. I act as witness to your stories as we search for themes, harmful interactions, forms of relating, and places of strength with the hopes of creating a life of deeper healing, connection, and love.
My practice is backed by extensive training in expressive therapy such as sand tray, art, and play therapy.
I love working with children, teens, families and adults around issues related to life transitions, identity formation, trauma, anxiety and depression. I believe therapy to be a place in which someone journeys with you through the hard places in life and reflects back to you what they see and experience. I act as witness to your stories as we search for themes, harmful interactions, forms of relating, and places of strength with the hopes of creating a life of deeper healing, connection, and love.
When working with children, creating a safe therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance and I will often use art and play therapies including sandtray play while implementing evidence base practices.
To offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for clients to freely express and explore their truth is my passion and purpose in life. One of my favourite quotes which guides my practice is by Bessel van der Kolk who states: "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel Van Der Kolk. Through the many forms of listening, I am able to enter into the world of my client and walk alongside them as they explore, express and empower themselves to navigate the challenges in their life.
When working with children, creating a safe therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance and I will often use art and play therapies including sandtray play while implementing evidence base practices.
To offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for clients to freely express and explore their truth is my passion and purpose in life. One of my favourite quotes which guides my practice is by Bessel van der Kolk who states: "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel Van Der Kolk. Through the many forms of listening, I am able to enter into the world of my client and walk alongside them as they explore, express and empower themselves to navigate the challenges in their life.
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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.