Here at Play Therapy SA, we offer a range of therapeutic modalities to help children and families live the best lives they can. Our therapists are trained in a range of interventions, working both with children directly and with parents and caregivers. Play Therapy can help in many situations, including:

 

• Autism

• Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorders

• Low self-esteem and self-confidence

• School and social difficulties

• Selective mutism

• Trauma or attachment issues

• Adoption and fostering

• Divorce and separation

• Anxiety and depression

• Grief and loss

• Angry and aggressive behaviours

• Chronic illness

• Bullying

• Global development delay

• Sexual or physical abuse

• Gender variance

• Sleeping difficulties

A child’s natural mode of learning and expression is often play. While adults may use counselling to help them through difficulties, children can struggle with talk-based methods while their cognitive abilities and verbal skills are developing. Play Therapy recognises the healing potential in play.

 

We use a range of Play Therapy models depending on the specific needs of the child and family. These include Child-Centred Play Therapy, Autplay Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, the Learn to Play program, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy and Family Therapies based on Theraplay® principles. To find out more about each of these, please head over to Services.