Theray At Play Founder & Play Therapist (Masters of Child Play Therapy)
I am a qualified therapist, having completed a Masters of Child Play Therapy at Deakin University. Most importantly, I am passionate about working with children and their families, to achieve best outcomes for all.
I have worked closely with children and families for the past eight years across both educational and therapeutic settings.
Through my work, I have seen and supported children to overcome challenges, work through trauma, and gain understanding and confidence within themselves and those around them.
Additionally, I have worked with families to learn and implement strategies that have strengthened their relationships with their children and their ability to communicate openly with one another to achieve desired outcomes.
I firmly believe that when children are provided a safe and supportive environment to play and be themselves, they gain skills and strengths that will last a lifetime. I am committed to offering support to children and families within a caring environment - with a focus on facilitating continual growth and strengthening of skills. I believe in the growth mindset of children and the importance and impact of their families and caregivers on their development.
Child Play Therapist (Master)
Sally understands that play is a child’s natural language, and so she provides a safe and nurturing environment where children can discover and express their voice. By entering into a child’s play, Sally listens deeply and seeks to understand both the child and their world. She fosters an atmosphere where children feel free to play authentically and be themselves, allowing the therapeutic powers of play to nurture their inner strengths, self-confidence, and resilience.
Before resuming her studies in Child Play therapy, Sally worked as a primary school teacher, gaining extensive experience collaborating with families across diverse sectors, including disability services and community health. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to understanding each family’s unique aspirations, values, and needs, ensuring a compassionate and personalized approach to her work.
Early Childhood Teacher (Master), Child Play Therapist (Master)
Cecile is a highly trained professional with a background in Early Childhood Teaching (Master qualified) and over 10 years of experience working with children. She holds a Master of Child Play Therapy from DeakinUniversity and is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for children to play, express themselves, and develop lifelong skills and strengths.
Cecile deeply understands the unique challenges faced by children and approaches each child with genuine compassion, creating a nurturing space for healing and growth. She honours and accepts each child exactly as they are, providing the unconditional support and validation that is essential for building trust and facilitating meaningful progress. Cecile is fully present and transparent in her interactions, ensuring that her words and actions are aligned to create a genuine, trustworthy connection with the children she serves.
- THERAPY AT PLAY MODALITIES & TRAINING -
Masters of Child Play Therapy / Non-Directive Play Therapy / Directive Play Therapy / Learn to Play Therapy / AutPlay Training / Child Attachment Environment and Trauma/ Systemic Play Therapy/ Synergetic Play Therapy / LEGO® based Therapy Facilitation / Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
At Therapy at Play, we are happy to work with clients that are NDIS funded as well as clients that are independent and booking privately.
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