Tapestry Play Therapy
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is:
- An evidence-based approach that allows children to express emotions, make sense of difficult experiences and build healthy coping skills in a way that feels natural and developmentally appropriate.
- Helpful for children experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, life transitions like parental separation, bullying or difficulties with friendships, grief and loss, behavioural challenges, chronic illness, trauma or stressful experiences.
- Generally suitable for children aged 3-12 years.
Services offered:
- ‘Learn to Play’ Therapy – For children to learn play skills
- Filial Play Therapy – To strengthen parent-child relationships and help parents better understand and respond to their child’s needs
- Humanistic Play Therapy – For individualised play therapy sessions that support children to process feelings and experiences in their own way and at their own pace.
Registrations and Memberships:
- Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA)
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
- Member of the Association for Play Therapy (APT)
Referrals are welcome from GPs, paediatricians, allied health professionals, and families directly.
Enquiries:
Get in touch with Alicia via email or phone to arrange a free 15-minute consultation about your child's needs and any questions you may have. It's a relaxed, no-obligation chat to help you decide if play therapy feels right for your child.
Mob: 0429 062 972
About Tapestry Play Therapy
Alicia is a registered Play Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children and families. She began her career as a Primary School teacher before moving into specialist education roles — including supporting children in Out of Home Care, consulting with schools on meeting the needs of neurodivergent students and those with a history of trauma, and serving as Campus Principal at a Community School for young people who had disengaged from mainstream education.
It was through this work that Alicia discovered the therapeutic powers of play, going on to complete a Master of Play Therapy. She now works in Paediatric Oncology at the Royal Children's Hospital, supporting children and families through cancer treatment, while also offering Play Therapy sessions privately.
Alicia tailors her approach to each child, drawing on training across multiple modalities to work flexibly and responsively. She partners closely with parents, caregivers and schools to build a strong network of support around the child, offering a warm, safe space that is inclusive, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed.