Directory of Play Therapists & Play Therapy Services

Play Therapists & Play Therapy Services:

 

Welcome to the  Directory of Play Therapists & Play Therapy Services which includes Mental Health Professionals & Play Therapists who are offering Play Therapy Services for children.  Play Therapists listed will have qualifications in areas including counselling, social work, psychology, art therapy, expressive arts therapies, occupational therapy & have done specialised training in Play Therapy. Some of the Play Therapists listed are completing Post Graduate level advanced studies in Play Therapy. All Play Therapists listed have membership of relevant professional associations or registration with a recognised professional body such as:  AASW -  Australian Association of Social Workers; ACA - Australian Counsellors Association; a member association of PACFA (Psychotherapists & Counsellors Federation of Australia);  the PACFA Register - Psychotherapy & Counsellor Federation of Australia; Australian Association of Occupational Therapists or Mental Health Occupational Therapists. *

 

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Melbourne, Victoria:  Australia


Jackie Phillips    'Open Eyes: Child Centered Play Therapy & Adult Therapy'       Phone number: 0403 162 427

Clinical Social Worker & Play Therapist  BA/BSW, CertPlTherapy 2008, PTA 
Locations: 'Crisalida': Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy Practice; North Fitzroy, Melbourne Victoria &  Austin Health: - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Heidelberg Melbourne.

Jackie has 7 years experience working with children and families, with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.  She also provides personal exploration support for adults through adult  therapy. Jackie believes deeply in the power of Child Centered Play Therapy.

Sunshine Coast, Queensland:  Australia

 

Alana Vaney -  Play Therapist

Phone: Buderim Psychological Services 5476 9688

Mobile:0423 953 221

                                                                                                                                                                 

I practise non-directive child centred play therapy  to help children work though emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. I offer support and guidance to parents. In my Education Queensland position,  I am a Behavioural Support Consultant and part of my work is to train Early Childhood Teachers in the basic skills of play therapy so that all the children can benefit from attended play.

 

Individual Play Therapy sessions for children & Parent Training and Support.                                   

Email:   respectworks@aapt.net.au

 

Padbury, Perth, Western Australia

 

Fiona Simpson (Occupational Therapist, Counsellor and Play Therapist)

At 'Discover Me Occupational Therapy' provides Play Therapy for children and support for parents and caregivers.

 

Fiona has 18 years experience working in mental health and understands the importance of early intervention. As an Occupational Therapist Fiona has extensive knowledge of child developmental issues and the impact emotional, social and behavioural difficulties may have on the child, their family and in their social and school environments.

 

For further information please contact Fiona on 0422 087 107, email

discovermeot@gmail.com or visit www.discovermeot.com.au.

 

Rockingham, Perth, Western Australia

 

DonnaBerry ‘Therapeutic Play WA’

Website:  www.TherapeuticPlayWA.com  Phone: 0416913983

 

BTEC National Diploma in Early Childhood Studies , Diploma in Social Work Studies (UK trained), Higher Education Certificate in Psychology, Certificate of Play Therapy Skills Completing  Post Graduate  Diploma of Play Therapy (PTA)

 

Donna has 14 years experience working with children and families in a variety of settings, suffering from psychological and emotional trauma through; abuse, domestic violence, family break-downs, attachment issues, school and health issues, challenging behaviour and grief/loss. Working in a non-directive, child centred approach using Play Therapy and filial therapy.

Bunbury, WA: Australia

 

Belinda Shine ShineServices: Towards a brighter future… Phone: 0413518799

 

Counsellor and Play Therapist, BSW  P/Grad.Cert.Clin.Play Therapy

Belinda has ten years experience in working with children and families. These include family and domestic violence, trauma and abuse, loss and grief, relationship conflict, school related concerns, divorce and separation and attachment.

 

Belinda works using a variety of modalities, maintaining a focus on Non Directive - Child Centred Play Therapy.  Belinda has a strong commitment to the belief that early intervention gives us hope for a brighter future for all.

 

Email: belinda@shineservice.com.au

Website: www.shineservicescounselling.com.au

 

 

Mindarie, Western Australia

 

Donna Bedells (Embley House: Counselling for Children)

Bachelor of Social Science (Children and Family Studies), Certificate of Play Therapy Skills, Completing Post Graduate Diploma of Play Therapy (PTA).

 

Donna provides a range of services including Child-Centred Play Therapy and Child Counselling for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, social and behavioural difficulties and also offers Child-Parent Relationship Therapy for parents.  Donna is a strong advocate for Child-Centred Play Therapy and has extensive child development knowledge and experience.  Donna is engaged as a Children's Counsellor at a domestic violence service.

Phone: 0404 077 966                       Email: donna.bedells@gmail.com

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who are on the Play Therapy Australia Directory of Play Therapy & Play Therapy Services.

 

 

 

 

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