Play Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Fremantle, WA
Navigating a world that feels misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD), or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply "function'" leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. I will give you a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, where the goal isn't to be 'fixed', but to work to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
Navigating a world that feels misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD), or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply "function'" leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. I will give you a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, where the goal isn't to be 'fixed', but to work to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
• Struggling with focus and attention – ADHD, Autism, neurodivergent children and adolescents who experience brain fog, or difficulty staying on task and feeling motivated.
• Dealing with anxiety or stress – looking for ways to regulate their emotions and feel more in control.
• Recovering from a brain injury – aiming to regain cognitive function, memory, or emotional stability.
• Seeking better sleep and relaxation – wanting to improve their rest and overall mental clarity.
• Parents looking for support for their child – whether it’s emotional regulation, learning difficulties, or behavioral concerns.
• Work Compensation.
• Struggling with focus and attention – ADHD, Autism, neurodivergent children and adolescents who experience brain fog, or difficulty staying on task and feeling motivated.
• Dealing with anxiety or stress – looking for ways to regulate their emotions and feel more in control.
• Recovering from a brain injury – aiming to regain cognitive function, memory, or emotional stability.
• Seeking better sleep and relaxation – wanting to improve their rest and overall mental clarity.
• Parents looking for support for their child – whether it’s emotional regulation, learning difficulties, or behavioral concerns.
• Work Compensation.
My therapeutic style is active and engaged. Drawing from modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to identify the specific challenges you're facing and develop a clear plan to address them.
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My role is to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and control.
My therapeutic style is active and engaged. Drawing from modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to identify the specific challenges you're facing and develop a clear plan to address them.
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My role is to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and control.
Registered Psychologist helping motivated individuals create lasting wellbeing change. If you’re ready to feel more balanced, fulfilled and resilient long-term, I offer collaborative, evidence-based therapy tailored to you. Using CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy & mindfulness, we work together to understand patterns, build emotional strength, and align life with your deepest values. Perfect for those seeking sustainable growth — not just quick fixes — in a warm, non-judgmental space. Medicare rebates available. Let’s create real, lasting change — together.
Registered Psychologist helping motivated individuals create lasting wellbeing change. If you’re ready to feel more balanced, fulfilled and resilient long-term, I offer collaborative, evidence-based therapy tailored to you. Using CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy & mindfulness, we work together to understand patterns, build emotional strength, and align life with your deepest values. Perfect for those seeking sustainable growth — not just quick fixes — in a warm, non-judgmental space. Medicare rebates available. Let’s create real, lasting change — together.
Dorian is a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 20 years experience in the health and welfare sector. He provides general therapeutic support to people of all genders and ages, while specializing in men’s mental health and youth mental health. Dorian offers sessions with adults, young people and children, to support a variety of needs.
Dorian is a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 20 years experience in the health and welfare sector. He provides general therapeutic support to people of all genders and ages, while specializing in men’s mental health and youth mental health. Dorian offers sessions with adults, young people and children, to support a variety of needs.
Feeling stuck or worried about your child? I provide support to adults, parents and children aged 0-10.
Do you find yourself overthinking, overwhelmed by emotions, confused by your reactions, or struggling in relationships?
Or perhaps you’re a parent, trying your best to support your child through anxiety, big emotions, or challenging behaviours and quietly wondering if you’re getting it right?
Many struggles are shaped by early relationships and experiences. These can include the impact of stress or trauma. I help you make sense of why you or your child feel and react the way you do and help build trust in your relationships.
Feeling stuck or worried about your child? I provide support to adults, parents and children aged 0-10.
Do you find yourself overthinking, overwhelmed by emotions, confused by your reactions, or struggling in relationships?
Or perhaps you’re a parent, trying your best to support your child through anxiety, big emotions, or challenging behaviours and quietly wondering if you’re getting it right?
Many struggles are shaped by early relationships and experiences. These can include the impact of stress or trauma. I help you make sense of why you or your child feel and react the way you do and help build trust in your relationships.
Starting therapy can be daunting and finding the right therapist can be difficult. Olivia understands this and prides herself on helping her clients feel safe and secure from the first session. She is genuinely interested in hearing about your story to help understand your challenges and to find positive ways forward.
Olivia has experience working with complex clients, particularly children and adolescents (including CAMHS). She values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and finding the right ‘fit’ for therapy. Empathy, compassion and authenticity provide the foundations of her practice.
Starting therapy can be daunting and finding the right therapist can be difficult. Olivia understands this and prides herself on helping her clients feel safe and secure from the first session. She is genuinely interested in hearing about your story to help understand your challenges and to find positive ways forward.
Olivia has experience working with complex clients, particularly children and adolescents (including CAMHS). She values the importance of the therapeutic relationship and finding the right ‘fit’ for therapy. Empathy, compassion and authenticity provide the foundations of her practice.
I am passionate about helping you become psychologically flexible. No, I won't try to fix you, because you're not broken! I won't try to challenge your thoughts or feelings, because they are valid! I will help you understand what motivates you and I will teach you how to live a life that is meaningful - to you! My lived experience with ADHD gives me special insight into how and why you have been struggling to master your ADHD Superpowers! I respect your needs and tailor sessions to suit your time and finances - and I am committed to providing you with meaningful therapy on your very first session!
I am passionate about helping you become psychologically flexible. No, I won't try to fix you, because you're not broken! I won't try to challenge your thoughts or feelings, because they are valid! I will help you understand what motivates you and I will teach you how to live a life that is meaningful - to you! My lived experience with ADHD gives me special insight into how and why you have been struggling to master your ADHD Superpowers! I respect your needs and tailor sessions to suit your time and finances - and I am committed to providing you with meaningful therapy on your very first session!
Stephanie is an experienced Counsellor & Psychotherapist (Level 4 ACA) with over 20 years of experience, in private practice as well as working with community organisations since 2003. Stephanie has worked in a range of diverse settings to provide counselling to adults, children, adolescents, couples, families and group work. Stephanie is a professional, qualified and skilled counsellor possessing compassion and empathy to hold a safe, respectful, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and concerns without judgment.
Stephanie is an experienced Counsellor & Psychotherapist (Level 4 ACA) with over 20 years of experience, in private practice as well as working with community organisations since 2003. Stephanie has worked in a range of diverse settings to provide counselling to adults, children, adolescents, couples, families and group work. Stephanie is a professional, qualified and skilled counsellor possessing compassion and empathy to hold a safe, respectful, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and concerns without judgment.
Hello, my name is Bronwyn.
You’ve taken an important step by visiting my profile. Are you struggling to connect with a counsellor or open up to loved ones? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or trauma and aren’t sure where to turn. When you work with me, you’ll connect with a counsellor who has lived experience and someone who truly understands how isolating and exhausting life’s challenges can feel.
What sets me apart is my deep understanding of the emotional toll that relationship struggles, divorce, parenting challenges, grief and loss, abandonment, emotional abuse, and feeling unheard can take on a person.
Hello, my name is Bronwyn.
You’ve taken an important step by visiting my profile. Are you struggling to connect with a counsellor or open up to loved ones? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or trauma and aren’t sure where to turn. When you work with me, you’ll connect with a counsellor who has lived experience and someone who truly understands how isolating and exhausting life’s challenges can feel.
What sets me apart is my deep understanding of the emotional toll that relationship struggles, divorce, parenting challenges, grief and loss, abandonment, emotional abuse, and feeling unheard can take on a person.
My ideal client seeks to harness playfulness and creativity as transformative tools. They may feel stressed, stuck, or unfulfilled in personal or professional areas, aiming to enhance resilience, improve relationships, and deepen self-connection. They are not just looking to cope but to thrive and lead a joyfully enriched life.
My ideal client seeks to harness playfulness and creativity as transformative tools. They may feel stressed, stuck, or unfulfilled in personal or professional areas, aiming to enhance resilience, improve relationships, and deepen self-connection. They are not just looking to cope but to thrive and lead a joyfully enriched life.
Working with people across the lifespan, from children through to adults and older persons, I provide a unique contribution to the mental health space in a holistic approach. The advanced training that is expected to maintain AMHSW status prepares and provides me with the skills to work with people with very complex presentations and co-morbidities.• Depression • Anxiety related disorders including phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviour and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Workplace issues • Grief and Loss • Parenting • Disability • Personality Disorders • Domestic Violence and aggression • School related
Working with people across the lifespan, from children through to adults and older persons, I provide a unique contribution to the mental health space in a holistic approach. The advanced training that is expected to maintain AMHSW status prepares and provides me with the skills to work with people with very complex presentations and co-morbidities.• Depression • Anxiety related disorders including phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviour and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Workplace issues • Grief and Loss • Parenting • Disability • Personality Disorders • Domestic Violence and aggression • School related
My integrative approach to counselling is grounded in compassion, curiosity and genuine connection. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and healing when offered a safe, supportive space to explore their inner world.
Drawing from psychodynamic, person-centred, attachment informed and emotion-focused approaches, I work collaboratively with you to understand the deeper patterns, emotions and experiences that shape your life and relationships. Together, we make sense of your story — past and present — while nurturing self-awareness, acceptance and personal strength.
My integrative approach to counselling is grounded in compassion, curiosity and genuine connection. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and healing when offered a safe, supportive space to explore their inner world.
Drawing from psychodynamic, person-centred, attachment informed and emotion-focused approaches, I work collaboratively with you to understand the deeper patterns, emotions and experiences that shape your life and relationships. Together, we make sense of your story — past and present — while nurturing self-awareness, acceptance and personal strength.
The decision to start therapy can be a little overwhelming. I respect your decision to come to therapy and will work with you to make the process as easy and as smooth as possible. I am passionate about providing therapy that is person-centered, compassionate, empathetic, and holistic. I tailor my interventions to each individual’s needs and draw from a range of modalities. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgemental space that allows room for the exploration of difficult thoughts, feelings, and events. I pride myself on being an empathetic listener and have been known to sprinkle some humour into sessions where appropriate.
The decision to start therapy can be a little overwhelming. I respect your decision to come to therapy and will work with you to make the process as easy and as smooth as possible. I am passionate about providing therapy that is person-centered, compassionate, empathetic, and holistic. I tailor my interventions to each individual’s needs and draw from a range of modalities. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgemental space that allows room for the exploration of difficult thoughts, feelings, and events. I pride myself on being an empathetic listener and have been known to sprinkle some humour into sessions where appropriate.
Feeling overwhelmed by family conflict, anxiety, or a child's struggles? You're not alone. At Black Swan Health, we empathise and assist individuals and families in overcoming challenges and reclaiming their well-being. Perhaps you're a concerned parent observing shifts in your child's eating habits or behaviour. Maybe you're a couple seeking to rekindle the passion in your relationship. Or you could be a family grappling with communication obstacles, conflicts, or emotional distance. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, or the weight of hoarding tendencies, our experienced and understanding team is here to support you.
Feeling overwhelmed by family conflict, anxiety, or a child's struggles? You're not alone. At Black Swan Health, we empathise and assist individuals and families in overcoming challenges and reclaiming their well-being. Perhaps you're a concerned parent observing shifts in your child's eating habits or behaviour. Maybe you're a couple seeking to rekindle the passion in your relationship. Or you could be a family grappling with communication obstacles, conflicts, or emotional distance. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, or the weight of hoarding tendencies, our experienced and understanding team is here to support you.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centred approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centred approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need some help, consider the positive benefits of counselling. Here are some reasons for taking that next step... Counselling provides you with emotional support, and research shows that professional help can make a big difference. Through counselling you can learn to better manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships and promote personal growth. Overall counselling can help manage life transitions better.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just need some help, consider the positive benefits of counselling. Here are some reasons for taking that next step... Counselling provides you with emotional support, and research shows that professional help can make a big difference. Through counselling you can learn to better manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships and promote personal growth. Overall counselling can help manage life transitions better.
Hi, my name is Brodie Caporn and I'm an experienced and accredited Creative Arts Therapist and Counsellor, who is passionate about providing strengths-based, neuro-affirming, accessible therapeutic services in and around Walyalup.
I offer Counselling services informed by ACT, DBT and Narrative therapy and as a Creative Arts Therapist I use a “multimodal” arts approach (which includes visual art, music and play therapy processes).
The core value of my practice is offering each person the opportunity to be witnessed, heard and understood in all of the unique ways they may express themselves.
Hi, my name is Brodie Caporn and I'm an experienced and accredited Creative Arts Therapist and Counsellor, who is passionate about providing strengths-based, neuro-affirming, accessible therapeutic services in and around Walyalup.
I offer Counselling services informed by ACT, DBT and Narrative therapy and as a Creative Arts Therapist I use a “multimodal” arts approach (which includes visual art, music and play therapy processes).
The core value of my practice is offering each person the opportunity to be witnessed, heard and understood in all of the unique ways they may express themselves.
Hello. I'm Jessica, a warm and compassionate counsellor dedicated to supporting you on your wellness journey. As an accredited counsellor, I offer a holistic, evidence-based approach to counselling, integrating a variety of therapeutic practices and tailoring them to meet your unique needs. I work with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, chronic health, anxiety, depression and relationships. I believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where you truly feel heard.
Hello. I'm Jessica, a warm and compassionate counsellor dedicated to supporting you on your wellness journey. As an accredited counsellor, I offer a holistic, evidence-based approach to counselling, integrating a variety of therapeutic practices and tailoring them to meet your unique needs. I work with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, chronic health, anxiety, depression and relationships. I believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where you truly feel heard.
Most of the time I love using non verbal methods (art, sand tray, play) alongside talking.
Hi, I’m Helen. Experienced and highly trained Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working creatively and compassionately. Specialised to work with children, teenagers and young adults. Working short term and long term. Using aspects of Psychotherapy and Counselling. An integrative therapist, using various approaches in my work, depending on what you want or need to bring. With experience working in a variety of areas, my main interest areas are relationship/peer/social, school/work issues, identity, lgbtqia+, neurodiversity, life transitions, traumatic life experiences. Based in South Fremantle.
Most of the time I love using non verbal methods (art, sand tray, play) alongside talking.
Hi, I’m Helen. Experienced and highly trained Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working creatively and compassionately. Specialised to work with children, teenagers and young adults. Working short term and long term. Using aspects of Psychotherapy and Counselling. An integrative therapist, using various approaches in my work, depending on what you want or need to bring. With experience working in a variety of areas, my main interest areas are relationship/peer/social, school/work issues, identity, lgbtqia+, neurodiversity, life transitions, traumatic life experiences. Based in South Fremantle.
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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.