Play Therapy Northern Territory

Play Therapy Northern Territory Children's Play Therapy Play Therapy is the least intrusive form of counseling for children. Thus it is to children what talk therapy is to adults.

Play is a child's way of communicating; they use the toys as a medium to express issues and emotion that children struggle to find words for. Sometimes children do not understand the deep meaning that many words hold so therefore cannot express their problems to the extent that they need to, to heal. As adults we tend to talk away our fears and anxieties to other adults, at which point we feel relieved and understood, children if in given the time and space play anyway their fears in the same process.

30/06/2026

1/7/2026
16 years of
Play Therapy Day!
APPTA!

31/03/2026

We have availability with one of our therapists on a Saturday morning. A great option for families needing weekend sessions. Feel free to reach out for more information or to secure a spot. Call 0412 984 347 or email [email protected]

16/03/2026

Children should never be ignored they own the next generation of thinking doing and being!

We have 7 experienced staff on our team Play Therapy Northern Territory so currently hold no wait lists. We can get you ...
03/03/2026

We have 7 experienced staff on our team
Play Therapy Northern Territory so currently hold no wait lists. We can get you in for a parent interview as early as this Friday. Your child could be in therapy next week and ideally in a fantastic therapeutic space by Easter. Call our office on 0412984347

Play Therapy NT is on a mission to find a community space in Palmerston to sublease for one to two days a week. We're se...
13/02/2026

Play Therapy NT is on a mission to find a community space in Palmerston to sublease for one to two days a week. We're seeking a serene and private space, available from 8am to 5pm. Do you have any suggestions for an affordable suitable venue, such as a hall or clinic room? Please connect with us.

05/02/2026

Welcome to term 1!
We have 7 play therapists in our team which = No waitlists call 0412 984 347

28/01/2026

Do you suppot play therapy have you had a child habe play therapy using NDIS heres your chance to change the future line items please suppert us play therapists

If you would like to receive a printed copy, please email [email protected].

21/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone! We are all back at work and supporting our current young people along with taking on new clients. Please get in touch for a parent interview. We have 5 specialists on staff and always look forward to supporting our community.

08/12/2025

One place left in Our intensive a girl aged 4-7 would be great! Its next week please call for more info 0411118620

03/12/2025

When screens feel unavoidable
So many parents tell me they feel torn between “protecting childhood” and “keeping up with the world”. Screen guidance can feel confusing, conflicting, and frankly overwhelming.

When you want something simple
The 3-6-9-12 Rule, created by French psychiatrist Serge Tisseron, cuts through the noise with clear, age-appropriate milestones that help support a child’s developing brain.

When brain development comes first
Young children need hands-on play, language, relationships, movement and co-regulation far more than they need digital stimulation. This rule puts those needs back at the centre.

When boundaries build safety
It’s not about fear or shame. It’s about scaffolding digital independence slowly, with connection and supervision in place until a child can cope with the online world.

When families need flexibility
It isn’t a rigid rulebook. It’s a framework. A starting point. A way to reflect on what’s developmentally right for your child, in your home, at your pace.

When you want practical support
If screen battles are an ongoing stressor, my behaviour and emotional regulation toolkits offer step-by-step scripts, routines and strategies. Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

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Darwin City, NT
0820

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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