Fees and Funding
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Canberra Play Therapy is committed to supporting as many children and families as possible to access Play Therapy services.
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Play Therapy is an NDIS approved intervention. Families with self-managed or plan-managed funding can use their child’s allocated funds to access Play Therapy services.
We accept both privately paying and NDIS self- and plan-managed clients. At this time, Play Therapy sessions are not eligible for rebates through Medicare, Private Health Insurance, or a Mental Health Care Plan.
We also value collaboration and work closely with relevant professionals involved in your child’s care to support meaningful and positive outcomes for your child and family.
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Cancellation Policy: We understand that schedules can change. To help us manage limited appointment times, cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a fee (50% for late cancellations, full fee for no-shows).
If you or your child are unwell, we can provide the session via tele-play (video call) instead.
The Therapy Journey
1. Complete the Registration Form
Complete the online registration form via the “Register Here” button on our website's home page.
2. Initial Consultation
The first meeting is with parents or caregivers without the child present. This gives the therapist time to learn about your child’s family background, development, and medical history, if applicable. The therapist will also explain confidentiality, fees, and how therapy works, and answer any questions you have.
3. Therapy Sessions
Sessions are usually held once a week, ideally at the same day and time for consistency. Children choose what they want to do from a variety of toys, art materials, puppets, costumes, dolls, and more. The child leads the play while the therapist provides a safe, supportive space to explore feelings, experiences, and coping skills. Most children take part in around 20–30 sessions, though this can vary.
4. Parent Review Meetings
Every 5–6 weeks, the therapist meets with parents to share updates on your child’s progress and answer questions.
These meetings also offer tips and strategies that you can use at home to support your child.
5. Ending Therapy / Discharge
Deciding to end therapy is a joint choice between the parent and therapist, based on the child’s progress. This is also a time to discuss next steps or additional support if needed. Every child’s journey is different, so the length of therapy can vary.