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Child-Centred Play Therapy for Children’s Healing
"Toys are children's words and play is their language" — Gary L. Landreth

"Toys are children's words and play is their language" — Gary L. Landreth

At Joyful Journeys Therapy, we offer play-based therapeutic support for children and families.
Using the power of play, we create a safe and nurturing space where children can explore their feelings, process experiences, and build emotional resilience. Our child-led, trauma-informed approach supports healing, strengthens relationships, a
At Joyful Journeys Therapy, we offer play-based therapeutic support for children and families.
Using the power of play, we create a safe and nurturing space where children can explore their feelings, process experiences, and build emotional resilience. Our child-led, trauma-informed approach supports healing, strengthens relationships, and helps children thrive at home, school, and in the wider world.

Play therapy is for children who are struggling to express big feelings, cope with challenges, or make sense of difficult experiences.
It can be especially helpful for children who have experienced trauma, loss, family changes, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, or developmental challenges. Play therapy offers a safe space for children a
Play therapy is for children who are struggling to express big feelings, cope with challenges, or make sense of difficult experiences.
It can be especially helpful for children who have experienced trauma, loss, family changes, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, or developmental challenges. Play therapy offers a safe space for children aged 3 to 10 to communicate in the way they know best—through play. It’s also for parents and caregivers who want to better understand and support their child’s emotional world.

We are experienced therapists with a strong background in trauma, family violence, disability, child counselling, and family support. With years of frontline and therapeutic experience, we bring deep understanding, compassion, and clinical skill to our work with children and families.
We support both privately funded clients and NDIS part
We are experienced therapists with a strong background in trauma, family violence, disability, child counselling, and family support. With years of frontline and therapeutic experience, we bring deep understanding, compassion, and clinical skill to our work with children and families.
We support both privately funded clients and NDIS participants (plan-managed and self-managed), making therapy accessible, personalized, and responsive to your child’s unique needs.
We are based in Ringwood North and St. Kilda, and we can offer flexible outreach play therapy to your child's school or home across metro Eastern Melbourne Suburbs if it is difficult for you to come to us.
Contact us to find out how we can help!
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