Play Therapy in South Fremantle
Your child is having a hard time – and maybe you are too.
You notice things other people don’t. Everyone else says they’re fine. But you’re the one at home. You know what fine doesn’t look like.
What you actually long for is to enjoy your child again. To stop bracing for the next meltdown. To see your child feel the safety they need to truly be themselves, the confidence they need to grow and the resilience they need to trust.
Child Counselling through Child Centred Play Therapy in South Fremantle, Perth – for children who feel deeply, and the families who love them.
Your child is already communicating. They just need someone who speaks their language.
Children don’t process the world the way adults do. They don’t sit down, find the words, and talk through what’s hard. They play. They build, knock down, create, and destroy. They show us through the stories they tell in the sandtray, the figures they choose, the way they move through the room.
Play therapy gives children a safe, consistent space to express what they’re carrying, without needing to explain it. And when children feel truly seen and heard, something shifts. Not just in them, but in the whole family.
This approach is especially powerful for children navigating anxiety, big emotions, moments of overwhelm, life transitions, trauma, or the particular challenges of being neurodivergent in a world that isn’t always built for them. It’s also a beautiful fit for children who’ve tried talk-based counselling before and didn’t connect with it, play is where they come alive.
We work closely with parents and carers to give you the support you need too. You will be regularly updated regarding your child’s progress towards their therapeutic goals and supported with ways to continue to enrich your child’s healing at home.
Book with us
Whether you’re ready to book, still weighing it up, or just want to ask a question, we’re here. Every enquiry is read personally, and there’s no pressure to commit to anything before it feels right.
If you are interested in receiving such services, please provide your contact details below and we will contact you with more information including our fee schedule.
Alternatively, you can call us on 0400509891
What we offer
Play Therapy and Children’s Counselling in Perth
Child Centred Play Therapy
In child centred play therapy, your child leads. There’s no agenda, no pushing, no performance required. The playroom is stocked with carefully chosen materials like sand, art, puppets, miniatures, that give children a way to express what they might not yet have words for.
As their therapist, we follow your child’s lead entirely. We don’t direct or correct. We witness, reflect, and create the conditions where your child can feel genuinely safe. Research shows this approach reduces anxiety, builds emotional resilience, and helps children develop a lasting belief in themselves.
Filial Play Therapy (Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT))
You are the most important person in your child’s world. Filial play therapy honours that by bringing you into the healing process, teaching you the same therapeutic play skills used in sessions, so you can build on that safety at home.
Parents who go through CPRT often tell us it changes not just their relationship with their child, but how they feel about themselves as a parent. Less guilt. More confidence. A real sense of connection replacing the walking on eggshells.
Meet the Play Therapists
Hannah
Hannah believes every child carries wisdom and that her job is simply to create the space for it to emerge. With 11 years of experience working with children and families, she brings both deep clinical training and genuine warmth to every family she works with.
Hannah has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human Development. Hannah has completed an Advanced Clinical Training Program in Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT). Hannah also has completed a certificate in Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT). Hannah is a Registered Play Therapist with Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA). Hannah is also a certified Aware Parenting Consultant.
Hannah has a valid First Aid Certificate, Police Clearance and Working with Childrens Check (WWCC).
Not accepting new clients, waitlist open
Ciara
Ciara brings a background across education and counselling settings. After more than 20 years working in teaching and leadership roles within education support, she realised that many of the children she was supporting didn’t need someone to manage their behaviour, they needed someone to understand what was underneath it. That led her to counselling and Child-Centred Play Therapy.
Ciara has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent children, children experiencing anxiety and emotional regulation challenges, and those navigating school-related difficulties and significant life transitions.
Ciara is now currently completing her Child-Centred Play Therapy training and is a Registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Ciara has First Aid training, holds a valid Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Accepting new clients, no waitlsit
We value relationship. Book a complimentary call with any of our Therapists to see if they’re the right fit for you + your child.
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FAQ
Can I attend Play Therapy Sessions with my Child?
Play Therapy is a safe, confidential space for your child to share their experiences and feelings and it is intended that your child attends alone. However, ensuring that you and your child feel safe is always my first priority. If your child is nervous about attending alone, we plan for a slow and gentle separation where you are able to attend play therapy sessions together initially, until your child find safety in the relationship with their play therapist and feels confident to attend alone.
Do both parents need to consent to Play Therapy?
Yes, our preference is that both parents sign consent for Play Therapy sessions to occur. In instances where there is a court order, Play Therapy cannot occur without the signed consent of both legal guardians. We can offer separate initial parent consultations, inital consultations via Zoom and e-signing in order to obtain the legal consent needed in the safest way possible.
Will you tell me what happens in Play Therapy sessions with my child?
Play Therapy is confidential and we therefore do not tell you about the specifics of your child’s play during these sessions, unless there is a safety concern. We do however share milestones and progress towards goals with you, by sharing our insights into the play therapy process and themes presenting for your child.
How many sessions will my child need to attend?
Each child, family and their background is so different so we do not prescribe a set number of sessions. Some children may benefit from shorter-term, intensive Play Therapy, some children may need longer-term play therapy, especially in the instance of trauma. This will be further discussed with you in your initial session.
How much does it cost?
Please email us at hello@childhoodrising.com.au to get a copy of our latest fee schedule.
What if sessions happen during school hours?
We really hear the importance of school for your child, we simultaneously value the importance of any child’s mental health needs. With your signed consent, we are able to provide a letter to your child’s school advising of their Play Therapy sessions, and/or work closely with their school teacher to choose a time of the day that least interferes with their learning.
Are there Medicare Rebates? What about Private Health Insurance Rebates?
Sessions are not currently eligible for Medicare or Private Health fund rebates. We do accept NDIS funding for self and plan managed participants.
Do you offer Telehealth or Mobile Play Therapy?
Currently we only offer face-to-face Play Therapy and Children’s Counselling here in Fremantle / Perth.
My child tried therapy before and refused to go back, will this be different?
Play therapy works differently to talk-based counselling, your child doesn’t need to be ready to open up, sit still, or find the right words. The playroom meets them exactly where they are. Many of our children who were initially resistant to therapy are the ones who end up asking to come.