Welcome To Otway Play Therapy
Positive therapeutic play in a safe environment.
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Otway Play Therapy is a small private practice in rural Gellibrand, 25 km south of Colac in Southwest Victoria.
"We are so very thankful for the opportunity to engage this far. His educators have noticed a big difference since play therapy and I have seen a change too." - Parent Testimonial
Play therapy is a relationship-based therapy, enabling a child to act out his or her feelings in the company of a therapist with a non-judgemental and accepting attitude towards them. In the safe space of the Playroom, a child can express his or her feelings through creative art, toys, props, and imaginative play.
Play Therapy has been found to provide an effective treatment for children who are feeling anxious or finding it difficult developing and maintaining relationships, and children who are/or have experienced trauma.
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A safe place in which the child can express his or her thoughts and feelings through creative art
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Allows children to discover their natural, inner resources for healing.
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Supports emotional healing and growth.
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A safe environment for children for whom talking is difficult
Who is Otway Play Therapy Suited to?
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Fosters a child’s ability to make friends and to understand the world he or she lives in.
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Encourages children to be confident and focused.
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Facilitates the development of self esteem, problem-solving and coping skills.
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Assists children in making decisions and in accepting responsibility for these.
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Develops a child's ability to explore and practice social skills.
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Fosters imagination and creativity.
Otway Play Therapy is suited for children between the ages of 3-13 struggling to manage their everyday life. In some cases, a child could be overwhelmed in their current environment, and may just need a safe space to act out his or her feelings.
Play Therapy has also been found to provide an effective treatment for children finding it difficult to: develop & maintain relationships, are struggling with anxiety, or who may have experienced varying levels of trauma.
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Otway Play Therapy
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Sessions are held in a private practice located in rural Gellibrand, Southwest Victoria and normally run weekly for 45 minutes at a time.
As we are looking to create long lasting positive change, it is difficult to determine how long a child will need therapy.
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If you would like to know more about Play Therapy or our services, please give us a call or send us an email.
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