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Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast
Inspiring Play is a private practice on the Sunshine Coast specialising in play therapy and early intervention for children aged 2–10.
Forest Glen QLD 45563 services
In-person AHPRA verified
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About Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast
Inspiring Play is a private practice on the Sunshine Coast specialising in play therapy and early intervention for children aged 2–10. They offer compassionate, evidence-based play therapy, early intervention and parent support, with a child-led, family-focused approach grounded in connection, allowing each child's unique strengths, needs and pace to guide the therapy process.
What Inspiring helps with
Play Therapy
A therapeutic approach where children express and process emotions, experiences and difficulties through play — their natural language. A play therapist creates a safe space where the child leads and works through challenges at their own pace.
Parent Programs
1:1 parent support and coaching to empower parents and foster deeper connections between children and their families using evidence-based, neuro-affirming practices.
Early Childhood Consultancy
Consultancy services for early childhood settings and families.
Autism & ADHD Support
Specialised support for autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent children through play therapy and family-focused services.
Anxiety & Wellbeing
Support for children experiencing anxiety, big feelings and emotional overwhelm.
Get to know Inspiring
Our approach
At Inspiring Play, sessions are child-led and grounded in connection, allowing each child's unique strengths, needs and pace to guide the therapy process. Play therapy creates safe, nurturing spaces where children can express themselves, build emotional skills and feel understood. The approach is family-focused and uses evidence-based, neuroaffirming and trauma-informed practices to support children's emotional wellbeing. Sessions help children work through difficult life events and situations using current early childhood treatment methods. The philosophy centres on the belief that children grow best through relationships and play, with therapists meeting each child exactly where they are.
Working with families
Inspiring Play is deeply committed to walking alongside families with warmth, care and curiosity, supporting children's emotional wellbeing while empowering parents to feel confident and connected. The provider offers parent support programs and parent coaching through their Up Parent Programs, as well as Filial Therapy services which involve parents in the therapeutic process. The family-focused approach means parents are actively involved in their child's therapeutic journey and supported to foster deeper connections with their children.
Meet the team
Emma Nissen is a Registered Play Therapist and Early Childhood Professional with over 20 years' experience supporting children and families on the Sunshine Coast. She specialises in supporting young children with big feelings, anxiety, trauma and neurodivergent needs through warm, child-centred and play-based therapy. Emma is also passionate about empowering parents and fostering deeper connections between children and their families using evidence-based, neuro-affirming practices. The practice employs highly trained Early Childhood Professionals and Play Therapists dedicated to helping children overcome social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
Is Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast a registered NDIS provider?
Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast 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 Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast provide?
Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast provides Psychology, Behavioural Support and Early Intervention.
Which areas does Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast cover?
Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast is based in Forest Glen, QLD.
How do I connect with Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast?
You can call +61 404 791 419 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.
What ages does Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast work with?
Inspiring Play works with children aged 2–10 years.Based on Inspiring Play: Child Play Therapy & Early Intervention Sunshine Coast'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.
