What Is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is a specialised service that aims to develop neurological, biological, emotional and social wellness using play-based modalities.
Play Therapists are highly qualified mental health practitioners who use therapeutic skills to facilitate positive change. The benefits extend beyond the child to their family and broader community.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is a highly specialised field that works with the child, through play, at their pace to create change. It aims to develop neurological, biological, emotional and social wellness using various forms of play.
Play Therapists are highly qualified mental health practitioners who use interpersonal play therapy skills to create safe conditions to facilitate change.
This impacts not only on the child, but their family and wider community also.
Play Therapy has a strong focus on the United Nations Convention to ensure that each child is treated with respect.
Who is Play Therapy for?
Children aged 2 - 16 years and families seeking help to improve relationships.
Do I need a referral from a GP?
No, you don’t need a referral. Anyone is welcome to speak to a Light Heart team member and book an intake session.
Can I use NDIS funding?
Yes. We offer sessions for anyone with a self managed and plan managed NDIS plan.
Where are you located?
Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia.