Play Therapy Melbourne

Granting Your Child the Freedom to Be Themselves 

What is play therapy? 

Supporting children's development & growth

Play Therapy is a specialised therapeutic approach that harnesses the power of play to help children express emotions, navigate psychological challenges, and build emotional resilience. Though it may appear as simple play, each session is a carefully guided process where clinicians observe behaviour, identify underlying issues, and support emotional development. Since children often struggle to articulate their feelings, play becomes their natural language, offering valuable insight into their inner world. Through this gentle yet effective method, children can process unresolved trauma, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and gain greater emotional awareness and control.

At Moi Clinic in Melbourne, Victoria, we offer Play Therapy to support young children in expressing emotions and navigating challenges through play, allowing clinicians to explore emotional, social, and behavioural needs while working closely with families to foster resilience, confidence, and emotional growth.

benefits of play therapy

Play Therapy supports emotional resilience and self-expression 

Play Therapy helps children navigate emotional and behavioural challenges by providing a safe, play-based environment to express themselves and build key life skills. Here are some of the ways it can benefit your child: 

Emotional Awareness

Helping children understand and express their feelings in healthy ways.

Coping Skills

Building strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and anger.

Social Development

Improving communication, empathy, and peer relationships through play.

Behaviour

Supporting positive behaviour and engagement in environments.

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Encouraging independence, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

Life Transitions

Supporting children through grief, trauma, or significant life changes.

PLAY THERAPY AT MOI CLINIC IN MELBOURNE, VICTORIA  

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Request an intake with our compassionate and experienced early Intervention team in Melbourne, Victoria. We’re here to support you and provide services that aim to improve outcomes in your child’s development and wellbeing.

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About Moi Clinic

Your Safe Haven for family Mental health Support

At Moi Clinic, we believe that every individual deserves a safe haven for mental health support. Our experienced clinicians understand the importance of feeling a sense of belonging and work hard to create a welcoming, accessible, and caring space for vulnerable individuals. We strive to foster genuine therapeutic relationships with each of our clients, and to promote exploration and creativity as we support you on your journey towards personal growth.

What to expect

Here's what you can expect from play therapy at moi clinic.

We understand that every child’s journey is unique. Each child’s goals and frequency of service will be tailored to their individual needs. Your practitioner will guide you and your child through the following steps: 

01

Assessment & Relationship Building

A thorough assessment is conducted with both child and parent to understand your child’s needs and establish personalised therapy goals.

02

Ongoing Play Therapy Sessions

Following the initial session, you’ll collaborate with your therapist to create a tailored treatment plan. Sessions typically last 50 minutes and usually begin on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

03

Continued Support & Growth

Your therapist will regularly review progress and adjust goals and session plans to ensure ongoing emotional growth and healing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is play therapy?

Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses play to help children express emotions, work through challenges, and develop coping skills in a safe environment.

What age group is suitable for play therapy?

Play therapy is suited for children aged 3 to 12, especially those who struggle to verbalise their thoughts and emotions.

How does play therapy work?

Each session lasts for about 50 minutes, and this can be scheduled weekly or fortnightly. Overall, it depends on the child’s needs and progress. The session’s are typically individual, with parent-child work incorporated based on individual goals. 

What can play therapy help with?

Play therapy can address anxiety, trauma, behavioural difficulties, social skills, emotional regulation, grief and more.

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get started on your journey

Our team at Moi Clinic is dedicated to providing early intervention in order to improve long term outcomes for children.

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