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Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed

Empowered Children Play Therapy

BAed (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
(03) 7003 2620
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
I am a registered child-centered play therapist (PTPA) and registered Early Childhood Teacher (VIT). I work from a trauma-informed, neuro affirming approach and I work closely with families offering them support and parenting strategies. I offer weekly play therapy sessions to children aged between 3 and 10 years old at a clinic located in Ivanhoe.
Play Therapy is an evidence-based approach that provides children with the opportunity to express their emotions safely through play and work towards resolving difficulties. The benefits of play therapy include enhanced emotional expression; improved behaviour; trauma healing; development of coping skills and increased self-esteem.
Play Therapy supports children who are experiencing challenges with: emotional regulation, behaviour, difficulty with social and play skills, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, ASD, selective mutism, family separation, grief, loss, or trauma.
Call or Empowered Children Play Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7003 2620

Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079

(03) 7003 2620
I offer sessions at a lovely clinic in Ivanhoe. Please visit the "contact us" page on my website to see available sessions times.
$175 Per Session  
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed

Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079

(03) 7003 2620
I offer sessions at a lovely clinic in Ivanhoe. Please visit the "contact us" page on my website to see available sessions times.
$175 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Pay by Mastercard, Visa
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Fees: $175 private clients and $190 NDIS clients for 45 minute sessions. Self managed and plan managed NDIS clients welcomed.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed
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Fees: $175 private clients and $190 NDIS clients for 45 minute sessions. Self managed and plan managed NDIS clients welcomed.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Play Therapy Training Australia Kerri Smith
  • In Practice for 2 Years
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Melbourne in (BA) Early Childhood Studies / 2004
  • Currently studying a Post Graduate Certificate in , Currently studying a Diploma of Counselling
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I have worked in early childhood settings as a teacher and manager for over 20 years. I have extensive early childhood development knowledge and I embrace all children regardless of their abilities, sex, gender, or social, economic, or cultural background.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed
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I have worked in early childhood settings as a teacher and manager for over 20 years. I have extensive early childhood development knowledge and I embrace all children regardless of their abilities, sex, gender, or social, economic, or cultural background.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed

Endorsement

Jennifer Vong
Jennifer Vong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Kerry has a lovely nature and connects well with children and their families. She supports individual needs as well as that of the whole family unit. Her space is one that allows children to feel safe while expressing themselves.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Play Therapy
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I use child-centered play therapy strategies and techniques to connect with children. In sessions, the play is directed by the child which allows them to explore thier behaviours and express thier emotions authentically without judgement. This allows me to build strong, supportive relationships with the child and show unconditional positive regard and remain congruent and empathetic.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed
"
I use child-centered play therapy strategies and techniques to connect with children. In sessions, the play is directed by the child which allows them to explore thier behaviours and express thier emotions authentically without judgement. This allows me to build strong, supportive relationships with the child and show unconditional positive regard and remain congruent and empathetic.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed

Location

Primary Location

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079

(03) 7003 2620

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

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Postcodes

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I offer sessions at a lovely clinic in Ivanhoe. Please visit the "contact us" page on my website to see available sessions times.
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed
"
I offer sessions at a lovely clinic in Ivanhoe. Please visit the "contact us" page on my website to see available sessions times.
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2620
Photo of Kerri Smith - Empowered Children Play Therapy, BAed
Empowered Children Play Therapy
BAed