Dandelion Play Therapy · Psychology · Walmsley, WA | EarlyBloom
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Dandelion Play Therapy
Dandelion Play Therapy helps children and families reach their full potential through play. Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of child counselling where children can play out their in
Walmsley WA 63302 services
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About Dandelion Play Therapy
Dandelion Play Therapy helps children and families reach their full potential through play. Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of child counselling where children can play out their innermost thoughts, feelings and emotions. The service offers face-to-face and online options tailored to individual needs, supporting children with trauma, social-emotional concerns, developmental delays, and diagnosed disabilities.
What Dandelion helps with
Play Therapy - Email Support
Comprehensive parent intake form, summary email, and detailed play plan with tips, ideas and strategies delivered via email.
Play Therapy - Online Consult + Email + Tailored Plan
45-minute phone or video consult with a play therapist plus comprehensive parent intake form and detailed play plan with evidence-based practical ideas.
Group Play Workshops
Interactive attachment play-based experiences for children 0-4 years and their parents/caregivers, including sensory play, singing and games. School holiday workshops also available for ages 5-12.
Play Therapy 1:1
Developmentally appropriate and evidence-based counselling for children aged 3-13 years, typically 40 minutes once weekly for a minimum of 8 weeks. Currently full with waitlist available.
Professional Learning
Tailored professional learning for schools, child care centres and community groups on play research, child development, and fostering play skills.
Get to know Dandelion
Our approach
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of counselling where children express their inner thoughts, feelings and emotions through play, which helps them heal and grow. Different modalities are used to suit each child's needs—child-centred play therapy works one-on-one to allow children to lead their own healing, while directive play therapy builds specific play, language and cognitive skills, and filial play therapy works with families to strengthen attachment and relationships. The approach is particularly helpful for children who have experienced trauma, grief, social-emotional challenges, language delays, or have a diagnosed disability like autism or ADHD. Sessions allow children to work through their concerns naturally and safely, at their own pace, in a space designed for their minds, hearts and souls to meet.
Working with families
Parents and caregivers are central to the support process. For consult-based services, parents complete intake forms and participate in sessions (via email or phone/video) to learn about their child's needs and receive a detailed, tailored play plan with practical strategies to implement at home. Group play workshops for ages 0-4 are specifically designed for parents, caregivers and children together to build relationships and connections through attachment-based play experiences in a safe, inclusive environment. Communication happens through email, and the service emphasises evidence-based ideas that families can take away and use in their own daily routines.
Meet the team
The service is led by Emma Jones, an experienced early childhood teacher and play therapist who holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies from ECU and completed a Graduate Diploma in Child Therapeutic Play from Deakin University in 2021. Emma is working towards a Masters in Child Play Therapy, with her clinical placement to be completed in 2024. She has a passion for supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds to reach their full potential. The business was jointly created with Emma's mother, Julie Faulkner, an experienced early childhood teacher of 40 years who is passionate about play in the early years.
Your first visit
The first step typically involves completing a comprehensive parent intake and interview form via email, where you'll share information about your child's current issues and concerns. This is followed by a summary email to check and clarify the concerns identified. For those choosing the online consult option, you'll have a 45-minute session with the play therapist via phone or Zoom to gain a deeper understanding of your child's needs. From this information, a detailed play plan tailored to your child is created, with practical, evidence-based ideas and strategies you can implement in your daily routine at home.
Is Dandelion Play Therapy a registered NDIS provider?
Dandelion Play Therapy is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.
What services does Dandelion Play Therapy provide?
Dandelion Play Therapy provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.
Which areas does Dandelion Play Therapy cover?
Dandelion Play Therapy is based in Walmsley, WA.
How do I connect with Dandelion Play Therapy?
You can visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.
What ages does Dandelion Play Therapy work with?
Children aged 3 to 13 years for one-to-one play therapy; ages 0-4 years for group play workshops; ages 5-12 years for school holiday workshops.Based on Dandelion Play Therapy's website
How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?
Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.
Do we need a referral?
Not to see a psychologist privately. A GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral are needed to claim Medicare rebates.
When should I consider a psychologist for my child?
If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.
Is psychology covered by the NDIS?
It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.
