It is generally suitable for children who communicate more comfortably through play and creative activities. Suitability is discussed during the initial consultation.

Direct billing may be available for eligible insurance plans. Coverage varies, so please confirm your benefits with your insurance provider.

PLAY-BASED THERAPY IN SW CALGARY

Play-Based Therapy for Children in Calgary

Q: What is play-based therapy?

Play-based therapy uses guided play and creative activities to help children express emotions, practise skills, and work through challenges in a comfortable way.

Q: Is it the same as play therapy?

No. Play-based therapy uses play as part of counselling, but it is not the same as formal Play Therapy delivered by a specially trained Play Therapist.

Q: What happens during a session?

The clinician uses age-appropriate activities to help your child explore feelings, build skills, and work toward agreed counselling goals.

Q: How are parents involved?

Parents may participate through an initial conversation, collaborative goal-setting, progress updates, and practical guidance for supporting their child at home.

Q: How do we get started?

Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll discuss your child's needs, goals, and current challenges, and answer any questions you may have. From there, we'll recommend the best next steps and help you get started with the right support.

A child-centred way to communicate, explore emotions and build practical skills through guided play and creative activities

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Is This Right for My Child?

Child-Centred Approach

Parent Collaboration

Individual Goals

Direct Billing Available

Empowering Growth, Building Confidence

Guided play and creative activity can offer another way for children to express themselves, make sense of their world and practice new skills.

Through play, your child can explore feelings, solve problems and build confidence in a way that feels natural and safe.

Play can open a different kind of conversation

MORE THAN JUST PLAY

A meaningful process that supports growth.

Connect

We build trust and create a safe space for your child to feel comfortable.

Express

Your child uses play and creativity to share feelings and experiences.

Explore

Together we make sense of challenges and discover new perspectives.

Practice

We build and strengthen skills your child can use in daily life.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Support designed around your child

Big Emotions

Support for children who feel things deeply and need help coping.

Anxiety & Worry

Gentle strategies to manage worry and reduce stress.

Communication Challenges

For children who find it hard to express themselves.

Behaviour Changes

Helping children navigate and understand big shifts.

Social Skills

Building self-esteem and stronger connections with others.

Family or School Transitions

Support through change, adjustment and new beginnings.

SUPPORT THAT EVOLVES

A thoughtful process behind every activity.

Understand the Child

We learn about your child's strengths, challenges and what matters most.

Choose Guided Activities

We use play and creative activities to explore, express and build skills.

Set Clear Goals

Together we decide on meaningful goals that guide the work.

Review and Adapt

We celebrate progress and adjust plans as your child grows.

PARENTS ARE PART OF THE PROCESS

Working together beyond the session.

1
Initial Parent Conversation

We get to know you and your child so we can start with what matters most.

2
Collaborative Goals

We set goals together that feel realistic, helpful and aligned with your family.

3
Practical Home Guidance

We share ideas and strategies you can use to support your child between sessions.

UNDERSTANDING THE APPROACH

How play-based therapy fits within child counselling.

Child Counselling

May use talk-based approaches.
Helps with understanding thoughts and feelings.
Focuses on problem-solving skills.
Supports insight and coping strategies.

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