Balanced Minds PT
90 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220
- Clinic
About Balanced Minds PT
Balanced Minds Play Therapy provides play therapy support to children and families in the Geelong Victoria region. Therapy is delivered by a Masters qualified Play Therapist with a background in mental health and experience in case management in the out of home care environment, delivering services in a developmentally appropriate manner with developmental, therapeutic and trauma informed practice.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Balanced Minds PT lists
- Humanistic Play Therapy
- Child-directed play therapy, an evidence based, developmentally appropriate form of therapy for children.
- Learn to Play
- Directive therapy approach to play therapy.
- Filial Family Therapy
- Family-based therapy approach involving caregivers and families.
Get to know Balanced Minds PT
From Balanced Minds PT's website.
Our approach
Play therapy uses toys as children's natural language to express their inner thoughts, feelings and experiences. In a safe, accepting environment, children are supported to explore and understand that every emotion they have is valid. Sessions focus on helping children regulate emotions and experiences in their world through play-based expression. The therapist combines developmental, therapeutic and trauma-informed practice to meet each child's individual needs. A wide range of toys and materials—from art supplies to building materials to sensory play items—allows children to freely express themselves and work through their experiences at their own pace.
Working with families
Parent involvement is integrated throughout the therapeutic process. An initial intake meeting keeps you informed about your child's progress, and update sessions occur every 5 to 6 sessions to keep you engaged and updated. After sessions, you're encouraged to create a calm, open environment for your child without asking detailed questions, allowing them space to process and share when ready. The therapist will also guide you on how to prepare your child for play therapy and discuss supportive approaches during the intake session.
Meet the team
The team consists of Emily Carland, a Masters qualified Play Therapist (MCPT) who is the owner and therapist. Emily holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours and has experience working in case management in the out of home care environment. Her background in mental health and experience with vulnerable populations allows her to deliver services using developmental, therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches.
Your first visit
The first appointment is an initial parent intake meeting that lasts 60 to 90 minutes and is conducted between the parent and therapist only, without the child present. This session allows you to discuss your child's needs, background and any concerns in detail. The therapist will help you prepare your child for their first visit and discuss how best to explain play therapy in a developmentally appropriate way. Following this intake, your child's weekly play therapy sessions begin, typically lasting 30 to 45 minutes with the therapist and child together, though parents may stay to support initial transitions if needed.
Locations & areas served
Geelong
90 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220
Get directions to Geelong (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Thu
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri–Sun
- Closed
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