Location
Offers online therapy
About
I use observational statements to let the child know I am following their play. I believe that my relationship with the child is the most important part of the therapeutic process. I believe that children are wise and innately know what is needed inside to heal During dramatic play, I enter the child’s play instead of watching from the sidelines. During play, I model mindfulness and self-regulation for children. I view many of the behaviors that bring children to therapy as symptoms of dys-regulated nervous systems. I believe children’s play is a way for them to show me how it feels for them to be in their world.
I offer counselling for children who are stugging with issues including: anxiety, depression, or adjustment to divorce or blended families. I also work with children who have experienced trauma. I also have experience working with children who have special needs including autism as well as language or learning disabilities.
Please reach out and we can chat about your child's needs to see if my services might be a good fit.
Call or Email Cynthia Manley for a free 15 minute consultation now - (902) 812-0392
Finances
- Cost per Session: $85 - $135
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 6 Years
- Licence: Nova Scotia / RCT-22-011
- School: Lewis & Clark College
- Year Graduated: 2017
I am a Certified Play Therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy.
Additional Credentials
- Membership: Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association / 10006230
- Member Since: 2020
- Membership: Canadian Association for Play Therapy / GM-NS-1849
- Member Since: 2020
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Child
- Play Therapy
- Anxiety
Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
- Toddler
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Single Mother
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Certified Play Therapist
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Group
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2023
(902) 812-0392