Helping Children Express, Heal, and Thrive — One Playful Step at a Time
Offering in-person play therapy in Kamloops, BC, and virtual parent-support sessions across British Columbia — because your child’s emotional well-being matters, and so does yours.
Big feelings can be hard for little ones to put into words. Play therapy gives children a safe, supportive way to explore their emotions, work through challenges, and express themselves using the language they know best — play.
Through play-based approaches, children process life experiences, improve emotional regulation, and build healthy coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
Play therapy is especially helpful for children who may be struggling with anxiety, behaviour challenges, trauma, or major life changes.
Emotional outbursts, meltdowns, or mood swings
Anxiety, worry, or difficulty separating from caregivers
Aggression, withdrawal, or oppositional behaviours
Challenges with self-esteem or confidence
Changes like divorce, grief, or school transitions
Difficulty adjusting to a new sibling or blended family
Processing past trauma or developmental stress
If your child is struggling and you're not sure how to help, play therapy offers a gentle, effective path forward.
Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling — but through play, they can show us.
In my practice, I offer play-based counselling that supports children emotionally and developmentally. Sessions are designed to meet your child where they are, using toys, art, storytelling, and imaginative play to explore their inner world.
Play therapy helps children:
Build emotional awareness and language
Learn to self-regulate and manage big feelings
Process life events or trauma
Strengthen problem-solving and flexibility
Grow self-confidence and a sense of safety
I also work closely with caregivers, offering updates, guidance, and support along the way — because healing happens at home too.
If your child is showing signs of emotional distress or behavioural struggles, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m here to support both your child’s well-being and your confidence as a parent.
Kids process differently than adults — and they heal differently too. Play therapy gives children a developmentally appropriate, safe space to work through big emotions and life experiences in a way that feels natural and non-threatening.
With the right support, kids can:
Build tools for resilience and emotional expression
Navigate life transitions with more confidence
Strengthen relationships with caregivers and peers
Feel seen, heard, and empowered — just as they are
Play therapy is typically used with children aged 4–12, though older kids may benefit from creative or expressive therapy approaches as well.
While the play sessions are usually one-on-one with your child, I keep parents involved with regular check-ins, updates, and collaborative planning. I often suggest booking parent sessions to talk about goals and to see how things are going periodically at home and school.
Yes — many behaviour challenges stem from emotional struggles. Play therapy helps address the root causes in a developmentally supportive way.
Every child is different. Some show changes quickly; others need more time. We'll work together to set goals and track progress gently over time.
The first 3 to 5 sessions are often used for building rapport.
While in-person play therapy is most effective for young children, I do offer virtual parent-support sessions to guide you in supporting your child’s emotional needs at home.
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