inspiring play

Nurturing children’s hearts and minds
through play therapy

Welcome to our Sunshine Coast Play Therapy practice. Inspiring Play offers the Sunshine Coast paediatric allied health and family support via Child-Centred Play Therapy & Filial Therapy.

Our vision is to foster the growth and development of children and families by providing child-centered, family-focused, and play-based paediatric allied health supports. We aim to nurture children’s journey towards achieving their goals and reaching their full potential.

connect. play. thrive.

We support children & families with:

- nurturing & supporting emotional regulation

- building meaningful connections and relationships

- managing feelings of anxiety

- fostering self-confidence

- healing from challenging experiences

- improving interpersonal and social skills.

Limited Play Therapy availability. Reach out today to secure an appointment. Let's play!

Limited Play Therapy availability. Reach out today to secure an appointment. Let's play!

Inspiring Play is a private practice with clinics operating in Mudjimba Beach, as well as a mobile service provider, that specialises in Play Therapy and Filial Therapy services. Our highly trained Early Childhood Professionals and Play Therapists are dedicated to helping your child overcome social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

Inspiring Play’s play therapists are experienced in supporting children’s well-being particularly in the areas of anxiety, autism, ADHD and trauma. We strive to create a supportive, warm and safe environment where your child is nurtured to meet their goals and supported with opportunities to help them thrive.

Our Sunshine Coast Play Therapists rely on the most current early childhood treatment methods, backed by evidence-based practices to help children work through difficult life events and situations.

We can't wait to welcome you and your child to Inspiring Play.

Find out more about Play Therapy here.

Paediatric Allied Health Child Play Therapist supports children with anxiety, autism, ADHD and trauma. Child Therapist offers emotional and social family support.

Who can benefit from Play Therapy?

Play Therapy can be beneficial
for supporting children with;

Autism
ADHD
AUDHD
Global Developmental Delay
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Anxiety
School & social difficulties
Grief & Loss
Trauma
Behavioural Difficulties
Co-regulation
Phobias
Selective Mutism
Identity
Gender Variance
Self-esteem
Self-confidence & Wellbeing

Inspiring Play Testimonials

  • Sunshine Coast Family receives support from Inspiring Play; Play Therapy and Early Intervention Service offering paediatric allied health and child counselling to support family with autism, ADHD and anxiety.

    β€œWe are not sure how we got so lucky to have you as our support this year but we will be fo ever grateful that we did. You have helped β€˜Mr 5’ grow from a reserved, sandpit loving boy into a beautiful, confident, ready to take on anything (although still sandpit loving) 5 year old. Your kindness, support and sense of fun has been appreciated by us all.”

    Mr 5's Parents

  • Child attends Inspiring Play: Sunshine Coast Play Therapy paediatric allied health service for support with anxiety and emotional wellbeing.  Family Support and Parenting Support is offered to Sunshine Coast Parents.

    "Thank you for being such a beautiful, calm and inspiring influence on Mr 4 this year. I will be forever grateful for the time you spent with Mr 4 and your commitment and dedication to helping every little person be the best version of themselves possible. Your ability to meet a child exactly where they are, and your ability to embrace them for who they are is awe-inspiring. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking my baby under your wing. You have made a HUGE imprint on Mr 4’s journey and you will always be remembered.”

    Mr 4's Parents

  • Sunshine Coast Child Counsellor provides play therapy and early intervention to young happy girl.  The therapist offers paediatric allied health support, family support and early intervention.

    β€œEmma, you have been a fresh and very welcome addition to our team. Your friendly, happy, warm and gentle approach has had an impact on all of our families and staff. I know you have placed a high value on forming positive relationships with everyone and this has been noticed and very much appreciated.”

    Work Colleague

  • Autistic Girl attends Inspiring Play: Sunshine Coast Play Therapy and plays at a toy kitchen. Paediatric Allied Health Therapist provides early intervention support to the child and parenting support to the family with anxiety and kids therapy.

    β€œOh Emma, you are such a treasure. We feel so blessed that β€˜our daughters’ have had you to help and support them…We’re so lucky!”

    Miss 5 & Miss 8's Parents

  • Young boy plays with train at Inspiring Play: Sunshine Coast Play Therapy and Early Intervention paediatric allied health therapy service.  Child and family are supported with autism, ADHD and anxiety. Family Support is also offered to parents.

    β€œThank you so much for all you’ve taught β€˜Mr 3’ this year, the way you’ve guided him to grow and for loving him. It means the world to us.”

    Mr 3's Mum

  • Girl play in a toy kitchen at Inspiring Play: Play Therapy and Early Intervention Sunshine Coast paediatric allied health service.  Child is supported with child counselling and support with anxiety.

    β€œMy favourite things about Emma are; β€˜she always helps me and makes me feel brave and she’s so nice. I love you Emma.’

    Miss 5

Comprehensive Inspiring Play: Play Therapy Information Pack book cover displays happy child engaged in play therapy child counselling.  Child build emoitonal wellbeing, resilience and child mental health via creative therapeutic approaches to play.

Learn more about the healing power of play therapy with our comprehensive information booklet.

Download now for a detailed overview exploring the benefits, principles and practical processes of play therapy.

connect. play. thrive.

connect. play. thrive.

Let’s Connect & Play!

We’d love to hear from you.