Petal Play Therapy
About Me
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Hi there!
I’m Giaan and I am a Child-Centred Play Therapist here in Gladstone, Queensland. I’m passionate about supporting children and families in the region and feel privileged to work within my local community.
My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and a deep belief in each child’s capacity for growth and healing through play.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Warmly,
Giaan
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Bachelor of Psychological Science - CQUniversity
Certificate in Play Therapy Studies - Kylie Ellison Training & Therapy
Completion of Advanced Clinical Skills Workshop - Kylie Ellison Training & Therapy
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Certified Associate Member of the Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA)
Weekly supervision with a PTPA-recognised Play Therapy Supervisor
Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Appointments
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Parent consultations are a crucial step in the therapeutic process as they give us the opportunity to talk openly before beginning the therapeutic process.
It’s time for you to share your concerns, your child’s history, and what led you to seek support.
Ask questions, get to know me, and feel comfortable with the process before play therapy begins.
Duration: 60-90mins
Mode: In-person/Video Call
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In sessions, your child is welcomed into a safe playroom filled with carefully selected toys and creative materials. This space is designed to help children express themselves in ways that feel natural to them.
During their time in the playroom, your child might engage in pretend play, art, storytelling, sand play, or simply explore in their own way. These choices often reflect what’s going on in their inner world.
I stay fully present with your child throughout the session, offering warmth and acceptance. Through this secure relationship and free expression, your child can begin to process feelings, build self-understanding, and develop new ways of coping.
Parents / caregivers are asked to wait nearby while the session is taking place.
Duration: 45mins
Mode: In-person
Occurrence: Weekly
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After every 4-6 sessions, we’ll meet for a review to reflect on your child’s journey in the playroom so far. These sessions are a chance for us to talk about any themes or changes that may be emerging in your child’s play, how they’re coping at home or school, and any shifts you’ve noticed in their behaviour or emotional world.
These conversations are collaborative. Your perspective is incredibly valuable, and together we can adjust goals, explore questions, and continue working as a team to support your child’s wellbeing.
Duration: 60mins
Mode: In-person/Video Call
Occurrence: Every 4-6 weeks
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Initial Parent Consultation (60-90mins) $100
Play Therapy Appointment (45min) $193.99
Parent Therapeutic Review (60mins) $100
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Payment is required at the time of your appointment and can be made using card.
For information on NDIS invoicing, please see National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) below.
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Play Therapy is funded under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living.
After payment, Self-Managed Participants will be provided with a receipt to claim the cost of the appointment.
For Plan-Managed Participants, an invoice will be forwarded to your registered plan-manager.
Please Note: Petal Play Therapy is not currently an NDIS provider and therefore cannot support NDIA-Managed clients.
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Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment to ensure your child receives the full benefit of their session.
If you arrive late, the session will still conclude at the scheduled time to avoid disruption to other clients. The session fee will remain the same, regardless of the time attended.
If you are running late, please contact us as soon as possible.
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A minimum of 2 hours notice is required for all cancellations. Cancellations made within 2 hours of scheduled appointment will incur a 50% fee.
Rescheduling requests will be accommodated where possible, depending on availability.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please inform us as soon as possible.
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At Petal Play Therapy, the privacy and confidentiality of your child and family are treated with the utmost respect and care.
All information shared during sessions, whether verbal, written, or observed, is kept strictly confidential and stored securely in accordance with Australian privacy laws. This includes all records relating to your child’s therapy.
There are, however, a few legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality. Information may be shared without consent if:
There is a risk of harm to your child or others
There is suspected abuse or neglect
Disclosure is otherwise required by law
To support your child effectively, I may discuss aspects of their presentation or progress in professional supervision, which is a confidential and ethical part of best practice for all registered play therapists.
If collaboration with other professionals (such as teachers, doctors, or allied health providers) is requested or recommended, this will only occur with your informed written consent.
For further information about Privacy & Confidentiality, please feel free to get in touch via email.
Payments & Policies
Gladstone Business Centre
1 Manning Street
South Gladstone, Queensland
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
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Child‑Centred Play Therapy is a developmentally appropriate, theory-driven approach that meets children in their natural mode of communication—play. When children don’t yet have the words to describe their feelings and experiences, the therapist uses play to help them express what’s going on inside. In this context, toys become the child’s words, and their play becomes the language through which they share and process their inner world.
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Play Therapy is suitable for a diverse range of children. The approach best supports children who have/are experiencing:
Trauma
Emotional and/or behavioural challenges
Difficulty expressing verbally
Significant life changes
Developmental or learning challenges
Require additional emotional support
Not sure if play therapy is suitable for you? Make an enquiry below.
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Petal Play Therapy is not currently a registered NDIS provider, which means we are unable to support participants whose plans are managed by the NDIA.
However, we are able to support participants who are self-managed or plan-managed.
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Petal Play Therapy is located on the ground floor of the Gladstone Business Centre, with convenient wheelchair access via ramp.
Acknowledgement of Country
Petal Play Therapy acknowledges the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gooreng Gooreng, and the Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.We recognise that play is a powerful means of connection and healing for children, and we honour the cultural significance of play and storytelling in shaping a child’s journey. Through therapeutic practice, we are committed to creating a culturally safe space where every child can express, learn, and grow.