What We Treat

Play therapy is used to treat a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, behavioural disorders, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and family conflicts.

Research has found Play Therapy to be an effective therapeutic approach for a variety of children’s difficulties, including:

• Difficulties adjusting to family changes and other adjustment issues.
• Difficulties adjusting to school.
• Sleeping issues or eating difficulties.
• Separation anxiety and other experiences of worry and fear.
• Aggression and acting out behaviours.
• Children who may have ADHD and ADD.
• Children who may have select mutism.
• Children with a diagnosis of Autism – where CCPT takes a holistic approach to therapy, and can support and enhance the child’s emotional capacity, communication, and empowerment in their world, as well as promote a feeling of genuine acceptance.
• Chronic illness or experiences of hospitalisation or surgery, including premature or traumatic birth.
• Bonding and attachment issues with caregiver/s or other significant persons.
• Abuse and neglect.
• Children who may have experienced Foster Care, Adoption or Out of Home Care.