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Play Therapy

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Child-Centred Play Therapy &
Tele-Play Therapy (Telehealth)
for Children across Australia.

We provide Play Therapy services for children aged 2-12 years in Balwyn and Mitcham, Victoria, as well as via Tele-Play (Telehealth) across Australia.

Within a safe, therapeutic relationship, children are supported to; express feelings, process experiences and build confidence at their own pace.

Tele-Play Therapy (telehealth) is a key service offering, ensuring children and families can access support when attending in person is not possible.

Can’t attend in person?

Tele-Play sessions are adapted to suit your child’s age and needs and may be ideal for families in regional or remote areas, those with accessibility needs, or children who feel more comfortable engaging from home.

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Tele-Play

About
Play Therapy

Many children do not yet have the words to describe complex emotions or experiences.

Play Therapy is a specialised form of child therapy and is a developmentally appropriate form of counselling for children. Through play, children communicate what they are feeling and work through challenges at their own pace.

The play therapist follows the child’s lead, providing empathy, acceptance and emotional safety rather than directing the play.

Play Therapy can support children experiencing:

  • Anxiety and worries

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Behavioural or social challenges

  • Family separation, change or conflict

  • Grief or loss

  • Trauma or stressful life events

  • Low self-esteem or reduced confidence

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Meet our Play Therapist
Sonya Skok

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Professional Memberships

  • Associate Play Therapist – Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA)

  • Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)

Hello!

I am a qualified and VIT-registered Early Childhood and Primary Teacher with over 20 years’ experience working with children across Kindergarten, Primary and Special Education settings.

I provide Play Therapy services to children and families using a non-directive, Child-centred Play Therapy (CCPT) approach. My background in education and special education informs a developmentally responsive, inclusive and trauma-informed way of working with children and families.

I am passionate about creating a calm, inclusive and emotionally safe space where children feel accepted and supported to express themselves through play.

Qualifications

  • Advanced Certificate in Child-centred Play Therapy

  • Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

  • Graduate Diploma in Special Education

  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)

How I work

My practice is grounded in child-centred Play Therapy and is non-directive, trauma-informed and evidence-based. 

I believe children grow and heal best when they feel emotionally safe, accepted and understood.

I work collaboratively with parents and caregivers while protecting the child’s therapeutic space. 

Parent consultations and regular check-ins are held to share themes, discuss progress and explore supportive strategies for home.

Tele-Play sessions are also available using secure online platforms and are carefully adapted to remain engaging and developmentally appropriate.

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Services & Fees
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