Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a therapeutic approach where children use play to explore their emotions, build social skills, and resolve conflicts. It’s a proven, evidence-based method that helps children express themselves when they may not have the words or ability to articulate their feelings. Through play, children can learn new ways of coping, manage their emotions, and develop problem-solving skills.
Our Play Therapy sessions use a variety of creative activities, including:
Toys and Play Objects: Using dolls, figures, or other toys to express emotions and scenarios
Art: Drawing, painting, and other forms of artistic expression
Role-playing: Acting out scenarios to process emotions or experiences
Games: Interactive games that encourage social skills, cooperation, and conflict resolution
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
Ages 3 – 12
MOBILE SERVICE BASED IN TOOWOOMBA
Counselling
At Hokie Pokie Play Therapy, we offer compassionate, child-focused counselling services designed to support children aged 3-12 who are facing emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. Our highly trained Play Therapist uses evidence-based techniques to help children work through difficult feelings, build emotional resilience, and foster positive behaviours in a safe, nurturing environment.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, trauma, or other behavioural or emotional difficulties, our counselling services provide the necessary tools to help them thrive and develop healthy coping mechanisms for life’s challenges.
Why Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a proven therapeutic approach that uses the natural language of children—play—to help them explore their inner world. Through guided play sessions, children can process emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.
We work with children experiencing:
- Anxiety or depression
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD, ODD, and PDA
- Family changes, trauma, or grief
- Social, school or behavioral challenges
At Hokie Pokie Play Therapy Toowoomba, we believe that every child deserves a safe and supportive space to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. That’s why we provide professional, tailored play therapy services in Toowoomba to help children grow, heal, and thrive.
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
Ages 3 – 12
MOBILE SERVICE BASED IN TOOWOOMBA
Our Approach at Hokie Pokie Play Therapy
Avery child is unique, and so is our approach to play therapy in Toowoomba. We provide one-on-one sessions that are tailored to your child’s specific needs, supporting their emotional development at their own pace.
Our play therapy sessions are:
- Child-led – giving your child control over how they express themselves
- Emotionally safe – creating a secure environment to explore big feelings
- Therapeutically guided – led by a qualified play therapist with experience in trauma-informed care
Whether your child is struggling with emotional challenges or simply needs extra support, our sessions help them feel seen, heard, and understood.
how we can support you
At Hokie Pokie Therapy, we offer flexible options to meet your family’s needs:
- School Visits – We can come to your child’s school to provide therapy in a familiar environment.
- Daycare Visits – We visit your child’s daycare for convenient, on-site therapy.
- Home Visits – We can come to your home for therapy, making it easier for you and your child.
- Neutral Location – We can meet at a neutral location that works best for your family’s schedule.
We’re here to create a supportive and accessible therapy experience tailored to your child’s needs. Let us know how we can best support you.
As part of our NDIS child services, we work with both Self-Managed and Plan-Managed clients. Our tailored child therapy approach empowers children to better understand themselves and thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally
Why Choose us?
Play Therapy is a form of psychotherapy where play becomes a powerful tool for children to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. We use play to help children better understand and manage their emotions, navigate difficult situations, and develop social skills.
Through this creative process, children can explore their inner world, communicate issues they might not yet have the words for, and work through challenges at their own pace, all while feeling supported and empowered
At Hokie Pokie, we specialise in play therapy for children aged 3 to 12. Our approach supports emotional growth, healing, and wellbeing by creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can express themselves freely. Play therapy Toowoomba can trust
Looking for Play Therapy Toowoomba services? Hokie Pokie Play Therapy offers a safe, creative space where children can heal, grow, and thrive.
How we Help Children Thrive
Research shows that play therapy can help children:
- Improve communication and social skills
- Build self-esteem and emotional intelligence
- Heal from trauma, grief, or separation
- Develop problem-solving and coping strategies
Our Toowoomba-based therapy sessions are always age-appropriate, creative, and centered on your child’s needs.
Working with Families in Toowoomba
As locals in the Toowoomba region, we’re proud to offer a supportive and accessible play therapy service. We work closely with families, schools, GPs, and other health professionals to create a holistic support network around every child.
If you’re unsure whether play therapy is right for your child, we offer initial consultations to answer your questions and help you take the next step.
Hokie Pokie Play Therapy provides expert Play Therapy Toowoomba families can rely on to support their children’s emotional and developmental needs.
FAQ
Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of counselling for children, where the child has the opportunity to use “play” to process and explore their inner thoughts, worries and feelings. Play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults; play is a child’s natural medium of expression, which helps children express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words.iption for this block. You can use this space for describing your block.
Check out the below short video from Dr. Dee Ray, briefly explaining what Play Therapy is and how it can benefit your child.
Yes! We are a mobile-based business. We can do sessions at home, in school, or in a neutral location.
Sessions times vary and are either 45 or 60 minutes each. Bookings allow 15 minutes for note taking and preparation.
Your child will have access to a variety of toys that have been specifically chosen for their therapy session. Some of the toys include creative expression toys (playdough and art based materials), role play toys (dress up), open-ended toys (blocks and building), and sensory toys.
Weekly Therapy Appointment:
Duration: 45 minutes therapy + 15 minutes notes/prep
Rate: $193.99
Travel is also charged by the hourly rate. For example if travel time was 10 minutes, you would be charged $32.33 in addition to the $193.99 session fee.
See our pricing page for more information
Yes! We see many children who do not have NDIS plans. Private clients are more than welcome to access play therapy.
Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of counselling for children, where the child has the opportunity to use “play” to process and explore their inner thoughts, worries and feelings. Play therapy is to children what counseling is to adults; play is a child’s natural medium of expression, which helps children express their feelings more easily through toys instead of words.iption for this block. You can use this space for describing your block.
Check out the below short video from Dr. Dee Ray, briefly explaining what Play Therapy is and how it can benefit your child.
Yes! We are a mobile-based business. We can do sessions at home, in school, or in a neutral location.
Sessions times vary and are either 45 or 60 minutes each. Bookings allow 15 minutes for note taking and preparation.
Your child will have access to a variety of toys that have been specifically chosen for their therapy session. Some of the toys include creative expression toys (playdough and art based materials), role play toys (dress up), open-ended toys (blocks and building), and sensory toys.
Weekly Therapy Appointment:
Duration: 45 minutes therapy + 15 minutes notes/prep
Rate: $193.99
Travel is also charged by the hourly rate. For example if travel time was 10 minutes, you would be charged $32.33 in addition to the $193.99 session fee.
See our pricing page for more information
Yes! We see many children who do not have NDIS plans. Private clients are more than welcome to access play therapy.
Play therapy can help with a very wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. Research and clinical experience show it’s effective for things like anxiety or fears, trauma or grief (for example after a loss or family separation), behavioural difficulties (tantrums, aggression), and problems with self-confidence.
It’s also often used to support children with developmental challenges such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorders, or those dealing with bullying, divorce, illness, accidents, or other stresses. In one overview, play therapy was shown to benefit children facing “a wide variety of social, emotional, behavioral, and learning problems including anxiety, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, grief, and more. By using play, therapists help children process these issues in a way that feels natural and safe. For example, play therapy can help with:
- Anxiety or intense worries (separation anxiety, school fears, etc.)milestonesforlife.com.au
- Trauma or grief (such as after accidents, loss, or changes in family)milestonesforlife.com.au
- Behavioral or social problems (anger, tantrums, friendship difficulties)milestonesforlife.com.au
- Developmental concerns (supporting coping and communication in ADHD, autism, etc.)milestonesforlife.com.au
- Emotional regulation (helping children label and manage big feelings)milestonesforlife.com.au
These are just examples – play therapy is quite flexible and can often be helpful whenever a child has big feelings they find hard to express.
Hokie Pokie Play Therapy provides expert Play Therapy Toowoomba families can rely on to support their children’s emotional and developmental needs.
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