The Counselling Space: Play Therapy Supervision from a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor
Play Therapy Supervision — Registered & Clinical Supervision for Play Therapists
Reflective Supervision for Complex Practice in Child and Family Work
Trauma-Informed, Reflective, and Neurodivergent-Affirming
Accredited Supervision for Play Therapists
Clinical supervision for play therapists seeking or maintaining professional registration, reflective development, and support in complex child and family work.
I provide Play Therapy Supervision for practitioners across Australia, including those working toward or maintaining Registered Play Therapist status and those seeking specialised, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming supervision for child-centred practice.
Supervision can support:
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Practitioners working toward Registered Play Therapist status
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Ongoing supervision requirements for registered play therapists needing supervision from a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor (R-PTS)
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Clinical case formulation and documentation
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Ethical practice and professional standards
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Integration of theory with play-based interventions
- Navigating compliance with relevant funding streams (eg NDIS, Better Access, state based Victims' Services)
Supervision is structured to align with relevant registration and professional body requirements while remaining reflective, relational, and clinically meaningful. It is developmentally aligned, recognising that the needs of a recent graduate are different from those of an experienced practitioner.
Supervision is available online, making it accessible for rural and regional practitioners, private practitioners, and those balancing demanding workloads.
Registered Play Therapy Supervisor
I am a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor with the Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA) and provide supervision that meets the professional standards required for registration and ongoing professional recognition.
Supervision can support:
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Practitioners working toward Registered Play Therapist status
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Ongoing supervision requirements for registered play therapists
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Clinical case formulation and documentation
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Ethical practice and professional standards
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Integration of theory with play-based interventions
As a registered supervisor, my supervision aligns with the standards and expectations of professionally recognised play therapy associations, ensuring your supervision hours are credible, structured, and recognised within the field.
Trauma informed and Trauma Transformative Supervision
Play therapy often involves working with:
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Developmental trauma
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Attachment disruption
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Family violence
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Neurodivergent children
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Complex behavioural presentations
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High emotional load systems
My approach to Play Therapy Supervision is trauma-informed and trauma-transformative, supporting you to:
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Formulate complex child presentations
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Understand play themes through a trauma lens
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Recognise relational and nervous system dynamics
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Manage vicarious trauma and practitioner overwhelm
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Work safely within child protection and risk contexts
Supervision provides space to slow down and think deeply about the meaning of the play, the therapeutic relationship, and the broader family and systemic context.
Humanistic, Filial & Integrative Play Therapy Supervision
Supervision supports practitioners working from:
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Child-Centred Play Therapy
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Humanistic play therapy
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Filial Therapy / Child–Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT)
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Integrative and trauma-informed models
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Creative and expressive modalities
- Playful EMDR approaches
We may explore:
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The therapeutic powers of play
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Developmental and attachment theory
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Treatment planning and clinical formulation
- Opportunities for Dyadic engagement
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Parent engagement and systemic dynamics
- Parent rupture and repair cycles / capacity
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Therapeutic endings and transitions
Supervision bridges theory and lived clinical experience, and honours the role of family/caregivers.
Neurodivergent Affirming Supervision
Many play therapists work with Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD and multiply ND children, yet traditional supervision models may not fully honour neurodivergent communication styles or processing differences.
Supervision with me is:
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Neurodivergent-affirming
- Embracing and curious about play differences
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Strengths-based rather than deficit-focused
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Sensitive to sensory, communication, and regulatory differences
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Reflective of Double Empathy principles
This applies both to the children you work with and to neurodivergent practitioners seeking supervision.
Many neurodivergent practitioners have had supervision experiences that felt misattuned or overly hierarchical. My supervision explicitly adapts our time together to suit how you think and work. This is a space where your neurotype is not something to manage or minimise — it’s part of your (our) professional identity.
Online Supervision across Australia and beyond*
All supervision is offered online, allowing flexibility and accessibility for child and play therapists across Australia, particularly those in regional and rural areas who may have limited access to accredited supervisors locally.
Online supervision is structured, relational, and intentional — not rushed or transactional.
* Supervision available to practitioners in all countries excluding USA and Canada
What Play Therapy Supervision includes
Play Therapy Supervision may include:
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Review of session themes and symbolic play
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Case formulation and developmental understanding
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Ethical and risk considerations
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Attachment and relational dynamics
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Parent consultation and systemic work
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Documentation and professional standards
Supervision can be individual or small group, depending on availability and professional requirements.
Who is this supervision is for?
This supervision is well suited to you if you are:
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A recently graduated play therapist seeking structured clinical supervision
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Working toward Registered Play Therapist status
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An experienced play therapist wanting deeper reflective practice
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Working with trauma-impacted or neurodivergent children
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Seeking supervision that is relational, ethical, and clinically rigorous
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Experiencing burnout, moral distress, or professional overwhelm
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Neurodivergent and wanting supervision that actually fits
- A Play Therapy Supervisor seeking 'Supervision of Supervision'
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Wanting supervision that is reflective, ethical, and tailored to your needs
About me as a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor
I am an experienced Play Therapist, Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, and university lecturer in Child-Centred and Filial / Child-Parent-Relationship Therapy. My work integrates trauma-transformative, attachment-focused, and neurodivergent-affirming approaches, supporting practitioners to develop confidence, ethical clarity, and depth in their play therapy practice.
Why It Matters That Your Play Therapy Supervisor Is Registered
Play therapy is a specialised modality requiring advanced training in child development, attachment theory, trauma, symbolic play processes and parent engagement. Working with a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor means:
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Your supervision meets recognised professional standards
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Your supervision hours are appropriate for registration pathways
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Your clinical development is grounded in current play therapy theory and practice
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Ethical, developmental, and relational principles specific to play therapy are upheld
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Risk, attachment dynamics, and trauma themes are understood within a play therapy framework
Registered supervision protects both the practitioner and the children and families you work with. It ensures that supervision is not generic counselling supervision, but supervision informed by the therapeutic powers of play, developmental understanding, and the complexities of child-centred and relational practice.
Supervision is structured to support practitioners across professional play and other associations while remaining reflective, trauma-informed, and clinically rigorous.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the questions people most frequently ask us:
Do you provide supervision recognised by my play therapy association?
Yes. As a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor with the Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA), supervision is structured to meet professional registration and ongoing supervision requirements of APTA, APPTA and PTPA, and may contribute toward PACFA and ACA supervision requirements through my AASW Accredited Supervisor status. We ensure documentation, frequency, and focus align with recognised professional association standards so your hours are appropriate and credible.
Is your supervision current and up to date with contemporary play therapy practice?
Yes. I am a Play Therapy Lecturer at Deakin University in the Master of Child Play Therapy program, which means I am actively engaged in current research, theory, ethics, and emerging practice developments. My supervision integrates contemporary trauma-informed, attachment-focused, neurodivergent-affirming, and relational approaches grounded in current professional standards.
How do you approach cultural awareness?
My work is grounded in cultural humility, ongoing learning, and respect for the expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Supervision includes reflective exploration of culture, power, and context, rather than assumptions of competence.
Is supervision suitable for complex trauma and high-risk child work?
Yes. Supervision supports work with developmental trauma, attachment disruption, dissociation, family violence, sexual assault and high-complexity presentations. We explore formulation, symbolic play themes, nervous system regulation, and ethical decision-making within a trauma-informed and trauma-transformative lens. Together we explore risk assessment, including safety planning, documentation, and potential notifications within complex clinical and systemic contexts.
Do you offer supervision where the organisation pays?
Yes. Organisation-funded supervision is available, with clear agreements about scope, confidentiality, and boundaries.
Do you supervise play therapists working with neurodivergent children?
Yes. Supervision is neurodivergent-affirming and strengths-based. We consider sensory needs, communication differences, developmental pacing, and the Double Empathy framework when thinking about both the child and the therapeutic relationship.
Do you offer supervision for supervisors?
Yes. I provide supervision of supervision for practitioners who supervise others and want reflective support, ethical clarity, and confidence in their supervisory role.
Is supervision available for team leaders or managers?
Yes. Supervision supports emerging and experienced team leaders or group practice owners to reflect on leadership challenges, decision-making, staff wellbeing, and the intersection of clinical and organisational responsibilities.
What are your fees for supervision?
Fees reflect accredited, specialist supervision and vary depending on individual, organisational, or group arrangements. You’re welcome to enquire to discuss options and fit.