Welcome to Connected Hearts Play Therapy
Empowering Children to Connect and Thrive
One Play Session at a Time
Play
Therapy
Connected Hearts Play Therapy offers Master’s qualified play therapy for children in Emerald, Gembrook, Tecoma, Belgrave, Upwey, and the wider Dandenong Ranges.
Play therapy supports children when life feels too big for words. Through play, children can express emotions safely, build coping skills, and strengthen their confidence and relationships.
Empowering Children to Thrive and Connecting Families, One Play Session at a Time
Children don’t always have the words for what they’re feeling, but they show us through play.
Play therapy helps children to:
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express emotions safely
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make sense of worries and experiences
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build emotional regulation and coping skills
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develop confidence and resilience
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strengthen connection at home and school
Why Connected Hearts?
A calm, supportive, neuroaffirming approach
Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and respected.
At Connected Hearts Play Therapy, we:
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lead with safety and connection
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honour each child’s strengths and unique needs
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support Autistic and ADHD children with a respectful, neuroaffirming approach
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include parents and caregivers as part of the process
Why Play Therapy?
Who can play therapy benefit?
We can support children and families with an array of presentations or concerns.
Some of these include but are not limitied to:
Emotional Regulation
Autism
ADHD
Bullying
Agressive Behaviours
Grief and Loss
Self Esteem and Confidence
Medical Trauma
School Can't
Chronic Illness
School Challenges
Divorce and Seperation
Anxiety
Selective Mutism
Fears