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.

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