The Play Psych

“Where play meets insight and understanding into your child’s inner world.”

At The Play Psych, we approach each child with openness and genuine interest in how they experience the world. Through play-based therapy, we help children express what they may not yet have words for, make sense of their experiences, and discover new ways of feeling safe and understood.

We meet each child as they are, recognising that their way of being in the world carries meaning. We support them to move at their own pace, as awareness, confidence, and new ways of responding begin to take shape.

A warm, welcoming therapy room designed for children

What to Expect

  1. 1Initial Consultation

    We begin with a parent consultation to understand your child’s needs, your concerns, and what support might look like.

  2. 2Gentle Beginnings

    Your child is introduced to the therapy space at their own pace, building safety and trust through play and connection.

  3. 3Ongoing Support

    Sessions are shaped around your child’s pace, and I check in with you regularly so you feel informed, involved, and supported.

  4. 4Supporting You Too

    You’ll receive guidance and insight along the way, helping you feel more confident in supporting your child at home.

How we can support your child and family

Play Therapy

Children don’t always have the words to describe how they feel, but their play often shows us. I offer a warm, safe space where children can express big emotions, make sense of what they’re experiencing, and feel calmer and more understood.

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Parent Support & Guidance

Helping you feel more confident in understanding and supporting your child. I offer practical strategies, emotional insight into your child’s inner world, and ongoing support so you can respond with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.

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Collaboration with Schools & Professionals

I collaborate with teachers, schools, and other professionals to ensure your child is supported in a way that feels consistent, informed, and connected.

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Cognitive & Learning Assessments

Supporting a deeper understanding of how your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world around them. Assessments are completed in a warm, child-friendly, and supportive environment designed to help children feel comfortable and at ease throughout the process.

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Specialist Assessment Services

NMT Assessments

The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) is a developmentally informed framework used to better understand a child’s history, current functioning, strengths, and areas of need.

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