FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Children may engage with a diverse range of toys and objects while attending play therapy:

• Sensory & messy play: Sand trays, painting, play dough, slime, rice etc. 
• Aggressive toys: Pretend weapons, foam swords, bop bags etc. 
• Soft toys & puppets.
• Babies, dolls, doll house. 
• Miniatures & Figurines: People, animal, army, fantasy, dinosaurs etc.
• Art and craft activity. 
• Puzzles, card games, turn-taking games, books.
• Dress-ups & costumes.
• Unstructured items: Cardboard boxes, tubes, material etc. 
• Vehicles: Cars, trains, planes, boats, emergency vehicles etc. 
• Pretend kitchen & cooking items. 

Sessions are formulated to respect cultural diversity and family preferences; this will be discussed within the initial intake meeting with the child's parent / caregiver.  

No, sessions are generally 1:1 with the child and therapist only. However, the child's comfort is always the priority. Therefore, sometimes parents are encouraged to stay and support the child's initial transition into the playroom to minimise anxiety. 

Why? The child-therapist relationship generally develops quicker without the distraction of another adult. It is also to support the child's confidentiality in sessions and allow freedom for them to explore what is required within a therapeutic environment. 

Sometimes! It depends on the modality of play therapy and the child /family's current goals. 

For example: Directive play therapy often works well developing play skills when including a peer. However, if the focus was predominately on emotional based work, the sessions would generally be 1:1 or may include the child's parent / caregiver if working within a family therapy model.

Yes! Currently I can see Self or Plan Managed NDIS clients. 

No! Parents and caregivers can self-refer, no GP referral is required to access Play Therapy.