Play Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Wantirna South, VIC
Meghan supports children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, school stress, life transitions, grief, and family challenges. Many clients come needing a safe space to talk and practical strategies to manage big feelings. At Knox Mindfulness, our team provides supportive, age-appropriate counselling that builds confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience so young people can feel more secure and capable in daily life.
Meghan supports children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, school stress, life transitions, grief, and family challenges. Many clients come needing a safe space to talk and practical strategies to manage big feelings. At Knox Mindfulness, our team provides supportive, age-appropriate counselling that builds confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience so young people can feel more secure and capable in daily life.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
Karinya offers high quality professional counselling services to anyone regardless of race, gender, lifestyle, religion, or status.
Karinya offers high quality professional counselling services to anyone regardless of race, gender, lifestyle, religion, or status.
We are now open Monday to Saturday by appointment only! At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritise establishing trust and a collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are anxiety, changes in family dynamics, coping strategies, depression, emotional regulation, loss/grief, and stress.
We are now open Monday to Saturday by appointment only! At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritise establishing trust and a collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are anxiety, changes in family dynamics, coping strategies, depression, emotional regulation, loss/grief, and stress.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80.
The challenges we address include tantrums and anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, autism, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aggressive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and the lasting effects of divorce, domestic violence, sexual abuse, withdrawn behavior, and multicultural transitions.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80.
The challenges we address include tantrums and anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, autism, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aggressive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and the lasting effects of divorce, domestic violence, sexual abuse, withdrawn behavior, and multicultural transitions.
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You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward, and wanting support to better understand yourself and what you’re experiencing. I work with adults and young adults who are seeking to improve their mental health and build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. People often come to see me to address anxiety, depression, work/study stress, relationship difficulties, self-confidence concerns, the impacts of trauma and to explore their neurodivergence. In therapy, we work to reduce self-criticism, deepen self-understanding, and help you reconnect with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
You may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward, and wanting support to better understand yourself and what you’re experiencing. I work with adults and young adults who are seeking to improve their mental health and build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. People often come to see me to address anxiety, depression, work/study stress, relationship difficulties, self-confidence concerns, the impacts of trauma and to explore their neurodivergence. In therapy, we work to reduce self-criticism, deepen self-understanding, and help you reconnect with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.
If you are constantly trying to "keep up," feeling misunderstood, or wondering why things seem harder than they should, you are not alone. I help people struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma-related experiences, neurodivergence, and those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I provide human support by helping you build emotional regulation tools, confidence, and practical coping skills so you can feel more in control and better equipped to navigate everyday life. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, while recognising that no two people are the same. I tailor therapy to suit your lifestyle and values.
If you are constantly trying to "keep up," feeling misunderstood, or wondering why things seem harder than they should, you are not alone. I help people struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma-related experiences, neurodivergence, and those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I provide human support by helping you build emotional regulation tools, confidence, and practical coping skills so you can feel more in control and better equipped to navigate everyday life. I use evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT, while recognising that no two people are the same. I tailor therapy to suit your lifestyle and values.
James is an experienced child & youth psychotherapist (social worker) who offers a friendly, relationship-based approach that is fully tailored to suit each child or young person (age 5-18). James works by taking into account each individual’s personal challenges, stage of development, interests, wishes, personality, strengths and life circumstances.
James works with all children and young people. James has significant experience supporting neurodivergent young people.
James is an experienced child & youth psychotherapist (social worker) who offers a friendly, relationship-based approach that is fully tailored to suit each child or young person (age 5-18). James works by taking into account each individual’s personal challenges, stage of development, interests, wishes, personality, strengths and life circumstances.
James works with all children and young people. James has significant experience supporting neurodivergent young people.
Hi! I'm Layo, a registered Creative Arts Therapist (Clinical) and Inner-Work Facilitator. My work helps you gain clarity, insight, connection, and new perspectives and possibilities.
Maybe you are navigating a life or health challenge or transition, facing a difficult decision, searching for clarity or direction, or curious to explore ancestral wounds or patterns. Or perhaps you want to bring something new into your life but are unsure what comes next. Or you may simply be longing to reconnect with yourself, or something deeper that is difficult to name.
Hi! I'm Layo, a registered Creative Arts Therapist (Clinical) and Inner-Work Facilitator. My work helps you gain clarity, insight, connection, and new perspectives and possibilities.
Maybe you are navigating a life or health challenge or transition, facing a difficult decision, searching for clarity or direction, or curious to explore ancestral wounds or patterns. Or perhaps you want to bring something new into your life but are unsure what comes next. Or you may simply be longing to reconnect with yourself, or something deeper that is difficult to name.
I am a General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults across private practice, community health and educational settings. I work with a range of psychological concerns across the lifespan with experience in cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessment.
I am a General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults across private practice, community health and educational settings. I work with a range of psychological concerns across the lifespan with experience in cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessment.
I'll calm your nervous system in ways that are realistic, unique, and tailored to you using somatic practices, sensory regulation, "spoon theory" thinking, curiosity, and even play.
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert.
When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response.
My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
I'll calm your nervous system in ways that are realistic, unique, and tailored to you using somatic practices, sensory regulation, "spoon theory" thinking, curiosity, and even play.
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert.
When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response.
My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
Life can sometimes feel like a storm, where past wounds—whether from family struggles, trauma, or the weight of unspoken pain—cast shadows over our days. I’ve walked alongside many who’ve felt this. My name is Fangjie, and my journey as a healer began with a deep belief: every story deserves to be heard, and every heart can find its way to peace. I am based in Melbourne Victoria and offer telehealth sessions Australian wide.
Life can sometimes feel like a storm, where past wounds—whether from family struggles, trauma, or the weight of unspoken pain—cast shadows over our days. I’ve walked alongside many who’ve felt this. My name is Fangjie, and my journey as a healer began with a deep belief: every story deserves to be heard, and every heart can find its way to peace. I am based in Melbourne Victoria and offer telehealth sessions Australian wide.
Better Together Therapy is a warm, neuroaffirming psychology and speech pathology clinic in Essendon supporting children, adolescents, and adults across Melbourne. We work with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, disordered eating, emotional regulation challenges, and neurodivergence including autism and ADHD. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood, or are navigating school, relationships, or life transitions. Our team takes a collaborative, strengths based approach, helping clients feel understood while building practical strategies to move forward in a way that feels sustainable.
Better Together Therapy is a warm, neuroaffirming psychology and speech pathology clinic in Essendon supporting children, adolescents, and adults across Melbourne. We work with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, disordered eating, emotional regulation challenges, and neurodivergence including autism and ADHD. Many of our clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood, or are navigating school, relationships, or life transitions. Our team takes a collaborative, strengths based approach, helping clients feel understood while building practical strategies to move forward in a way that feels sustainable.
When working with children and teens I utilise my own inner-child and play therapy components to make my office an inviting and enjoyable place, when appropriate.
I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents in developing effective ways of managing their emotions and thoughts, and in turn, their behaviours. Along with learning therapeutic self-regulation skills, clients learn more about their internal processes and why they can have the feelings and thoughts they do. This helps reinforce the theory and motivations behind self-regulation skills, and how they can help each client with their own unique difficulties and strengths!
When working with children and teens I utilise my own inner-child and play therapy components to make my office an inviting and enjoyable place, when appropriate.
I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents in developing effective ways of managing their emotions and thoughts, and in turn, their behaviours. Along with learning therapeutic self-regulation skills, clients learn more about their internal processes and why they can have the feelings and thoughts they do. This helps reinforce the theory and motivations behind self-regulation skills, and how they can help each client with their own unique difficulties and strengths!
Hello and welcome. I'm Dania, a fully registered General Psychologist and founder of Solace Mind Psychology. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Aston University (UK), a Master of Counselling from Monash University, and I'm currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. I work with clients aged 5 to 89, offer Australia-wide telehealth, ADHD assessments, and compassionate, evidence-based care in a warm, culturally inclusive environment.
Hello and welcome. I'm Dania, a fully registered General Psychologist and founder of Solace Mind Psychology. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Aston University (UK), a Master of Counselling from Monash University, and I'm currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. I work with clients aged 5 to 89, offer Australia-wide telehealth, ADHD assessments, and compassionate, evidence-based care in a warm, culturally inclusive environment.
Jane is a family therapist and is utilising her years of experience working with parents and families to provide family therapy and dyadic (parent-child) therapy and/or (complimentary to dyadic work ) DDP and/or Theraplay (a form of play therapy).
Blue Leaf Therapy provide services for children and adults, but holds expertise in individuals (using EMDR), family therapy, counselling for adolescents & children, and parent-child (dyadic) therapy, including Theraplay and dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP).
Jane is a family therapist and is utilising her years of experience working with parents and families to provide family therapy and dyadic (parent-child) therapy and/or (complimentary to dyadic work ) DDP and/or Theraplay (a form of play therapy).
Blue Leaf Therapy provide services for children and adults, but holds expertise in individuals (using EMDR), family therapy, counselling for adolescents & children, and parent-child (dyadic) therapy, including Theraplay and dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP).
She has extensive experience utilising evidence based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Play Therapy and Mindfulness.
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem. Drawing from personal experience, Maria knows first hand how daunting seeking help can be. Thus, she strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to ensure all clients feel at home and can safely begin their journey to better understand themselves.
She has extensive experience utilising evidence based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Play Therapy and Mindfulness.
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem. Drawing from personal experience, Maria knows first hand how daunting seeking help can be. Thus, she strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to ensure all clients feel at home and can safely begin their journey to better understand themselves.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a collaborative, person centred, and neuroaffirming approach. I aim to build strong therapeutic relationships where clients and families feel understood and empowered to work towards meaningful goals that support improved wellbeing and quality of life.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a collaborative, person centred, and neuroaffirming approach. I aim to build strong therapeutic relationships where clients and families feel understood and empowered to work towards meaningful goals that support improved wellbeing and quality of life.
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can also teach many various emotional regulation skills where this may be of benefit for you too. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can also teach many various emotional regulation skills where this may be of benefit for you too. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
At Mindspace Psychology we provide a range of therapies and assessments depending on your individual needs for children, adolescents, couples and adults. These sessions are usually 50mins in length. At your first appointment, a thorough assessment is conducted with your treating Psychologist, to allow the development of the best treatment plan. Treatment options will be discussed during the initial appointment and these will form the basis for future sessions. Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy to clients experiencing a number of difficulties using a warm and empathetic approach to help them reach their full potential.
At Mindspace Psychology we provide a range of therapies and assessments depending on your individual needs for children, adolescents, couples and adults. These sessions are usually 50mins in length. At your first appointment, a thorough assessment is conducted with your treating Psychologist, to allow the development of the best treatment plan. Treatment options will be discussed during the initial appointment and these will form the basis for future sessions. Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy to clients experiencing a number of difficulties using a warm and empathetic approach to help them reach their full potential.
Nearby Play Therapy Searches for Wantirna South
- Boronia
- Burwood East
- Clayton
- Croydon
- Ferntree Gully
- Glen Waverley
- Kilsyth
- Mitcham
- Mulgrave
- Rowville
- Wantirna
- Wheelers Hill
Play Therapy
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.