Play Therapy

Kellie has been a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist since 2020. We love Synergetic Play Therapy because it so beautifully honours kids and their experiences, supporting them to move through all their big, hard and tricky challenges.

To learn more about SPT please read below.

The content below is a verbatim reproduction from the following link the help you understand what Synergetic Play Therapy is: https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/what-synergetic-play-therapy/

Synergetic Play Therapy (2008) is a researched-informed model of play therapy blending the therapeutic power of play with nervous system regulation, interpersonal neurobiology, physics, attachment, mindfulness, and therapist authenticity. It grew from personal experience as well as research in neuroscience, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and attachment theory (see Badenoch, 2008; Porges, 2011; Schore, 1994; Siegel, 1999 for coverage of the ideas behind SPT). Preliminary research suggests that SPT significantly improves emotional tolerance and regulation (Dion & Gray, 2014; Simmons, 2020).

Although Synergetic Play Therapy® is a model of play therapy, it’s also a way of being in relationship with self and others. It’s an all-encompassing paradigm that can be applied to any facet of life and, subsequently, any model of play therapy can be applied to it or vice versa. Synergetic Play Therapy® is both non-directive and directive in its application.

“The magic of play therapy has very little to do with the spoken word and everything to do with the level of attunement between the therapist and child” Lisa Dion

 FAQs

  • No referral needed! You are welcome to make direct contact when you are ready.

  • All of the work we do, regardless of Play Therapy or Parent Consults holds a focus on strengthening the relationship between you and your child. We know that there are times that Play Therapy is important and needed for kids particularly around experiences of trauma and specific needs, however we also believe you have the greatest capacity to create change within your home because of the attachment relationship you have with your child. We place the highest value on this and so our work will always involve you as the parent/carer.

    If you have questions, please reach out via our contact form and we can work it through together.

  • We offer the following options:

    90 minute consultation: $245

    60 minute consultation $185

    30 minute check in $95 (Only available after initial consultation)

    Synergetic Play Therapy session $185

  • We are based in the Albury/Wodonga region for face to face sessions.

    Online sessions are also available to those unable to make face to face sessions.

  • We get it - you want to find the right person for you and your circumstances. To support you to check in before committing we offer a free 10 minute phone consult to check if it feels right to proceed.

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