child-centred play therapy

Hello. 👋 I’m Adeline, and I help children overcome their anger/anxiety/trauma, so that stressed and overwhelmed parents can rebuild bonds and breathe easy again.

Dear Parent/Caregiver,

Are you tired of constantly clashing with your child?
Feeling overwhelmed because they always seem angry, anxious, or sad?
Lying awake at night, worried about their response to a recent trauma in the family?

Do you want to help, but have tried everything you can think of?

Your child can overcome their challenges – without being forced, coerced, or feeling like they’re the problem. We simply need to speak their language.

Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)

Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is backed by over 60 years of research that shows it works – it effectively reduces symptoms of anger and anxiety, improves behaviour in school and at home, and strengthens self-esteem and relationships with adults and peers.

Who?

CCPT is helpful for kids who…

Have angry oubursts, meltdowns (e.g. screaming, fighting, sobbing)
Are highly anxious (e.g. strong need for control, bedwetting, separation anxiety, neediness)
Face different types of family stressors (loss of parent, divorce, siblings)
Have experienced trauma (accidents, loss, neglect, etc.)

Outcomes

Improved relationships with parents, teachers, peers
Fewer fights
Better attention in class
Fewer meltdowns (‘tantrums’)
Improved self-regulation
Higher self-confidence
Reduced anxious behaviours

How?

- Taps on kids’ (aged 3 to 12) natural language – play
- Based on neurobiology – builds secure attachment
- Kids get to make choices – self-efficacy; unique growth they specifically need

What Parents Say

G. A.

I sought support because my son struggled to manage and express his emotions, and was very temperamental with meltdowns. He really enjoyed the weekly play therapy (he even refused to stop the sessions the first time we suggested it, because things were better) and I saw improvements emotionally and mentally; he can now express his emotions more freely and self-regulates better. He no longer has meltdowns. I also found my monthly call with Adeline very helpful, where she checked in with me and updated me on my child’s progress. Adeline is very approachable, gentle yet firm, and friendly. I would recommend her to any parent looking for child counselling or play therapy!

Adeline Chang

Counsellor & Play Therapist

Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner

Forest Walker, Sea Swimmer

About Me

I’ve been dedicated to children for nearly a decade, working as teacher (special education/piano/preschool), coach and facilitator (forest school), and counsellor. In my free time, I like reading books, taking walks in nature, geeking out, and baking bread.

Join me as I support you and your child, so they feel more resilient, confident, and heal from the inside out. Everything gets better from there.