NeuroplayAustralia

Play Therapy is effective for a wide range of difficulties

Play therapy has an established and growing evidence base and has been proved effective in supporting neurodivergent children. Play therapy has been shown to help autistic and neurodivergent children understand social navigation, improve emotional expression and regulation ability, improve reactive and symbolic play communication, and provide improvement in the parent/child relationship.

Play therapy is an effective treatment intervention for children who are victims of child abuse, neglect and maltreatment. In addition play therapy is a suitable therapeutic intervention for asylum-seeker and refugee children and for children from culturally linguistic and diverse backgrounds. In addition we see a growing number of children struggle with communication and emotional regulation. They might have difficulty coping with stress and thus exhibit anxiety, anger, or challenging behaviours. Play therapy can be an effective treatment for children experiencing difficulty in identifying, communicating, and regulating their emotions.

Play therapy can support children as they learn to manage their emotions. The therapeutic relationship it provides supports the development of positive, healthy attachments.

Facing grief, loss or trauma can be challenging for children. Play therapy can help your child learn new skills, overcome their grief and loss and thrive again!

Recognising the Signs of Childhood Problems

Prolonged and intense discomfort
Problem affects other areas of development
Problem spreads to other areas of child's life
Family is affected by the problems.

Please contact us for further information, or to arrange an initial parent consultation to assess whether play therapy is suitable for your child.

Meet Talia Antoni

Talia is an Early Childhood Educator, a Registered Clinical Play Therapist and the founder of Neuroplay Australia. She has an extensive history working in early intervention and is passionate about making a change in the lives of children and their families. Talia's therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, the therapeutic powers of play, child development and other relational neurosciences to better understand and work with children's emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties.

There are a lot of young children out there with all kinds of challenges and their parents are struggling to find ways to help them and connect with them. Children have fewer emotional, social and cognitive interactions with fewer people. The impact of 'modern life' on the developing child has yet to be fully understood. The demands of school, friendships, social media, and life in general can all impact mental health. Many children and teens feel misunderstood; trust could be broken, and the family dynamic could be shaken up. The capacity to care, to share, to listen, value and be empathic- to be compassionate- develops from being cared for, shared with, listened to, valued and nurtured. At Neuroplay Australia our goal is to improve your child's emotional well-being by increasing their coping skills in all areas of life while also providing support to parents and carers.

Talia's Qualifications;

Casual Academic; Deakin University

Bachelor of Arts (Major Philosophy, Major Literature, Dean's List). Australian Catholic University

Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood). Monash University

Qualified Preschool Field Officer: Supporting Children with Additional Needs in Early Childhood Programs, Monash University

Master of Child Play Therapy, Deakin University

(Trained and qualified Humanistic Non-Directive Play Therapist, Filial Therapist and Learn to Play (L2P) Therapist).

Registered Play Therapist (Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association).

Individual Associate Member of IC-PTA (International Consortium of Play Therapy Associations).

Talia is based in Tewantin, Queensland, however an outreach service is available and this can include to a child's home, hospital setting, asylum and refugee centre, educational settings, women's shelters and in critical response incidents. Please contact Talia directly on 0409 334 452 to make suitable arrangements for travel.

"Belonging is a fundamental human need... that related to feeling valued, respected and cared about.

Play Therapy is effective for a wide range of difficulties

How trauma impacts the developing brain

Meet Talia Antoni

The Therapeutic Powers of Play

Contact Us

For further enquires please contact us via email;

NeuroplayAustralia

By Appointment Only

For fee structure and appointment costs please email us.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."

"Belonging is a fundamental human need... that related to feeling valued, respected and cared about.

Play Therapy is effective for a wide range of difficulties

How trauma impacts the developing brain

Meet Talia Antoni

The Therapeutic Powers of Play

Contact Us

For further enquires please contact us via email;

NeuroplayAustralia

By Appointment Only

For fee structure and appointment costs please email us.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."

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