Welcome to Play Plus Therapy!

Kristen has worked with children and families across various backgrounds and cultures, and is passionate about advocating for the rights of the child. In applying informed psychotherapeutic knowledge and working from a reflective standpoint, this ensures she works by meeting the child where they are at, an approach supporting the work as theirs.

She holds registration with Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA), the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), American Psychological Association (APA) (International Affiliate) & Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).

Additionally, she is the first certified Learn To Play Practitioner in Australia, a modality for children aged 2 – 13 years who may present with a delay in pretend play skills, or have a neurodivergent diagnosis, which is also suited to her work as a Lego-Based Therapy Facilitator.

When not playing in the playroom, you will find Kristen enjoying a game of Uno Flip with her children, reading play therapy books, or at the dog park with her ever active dog named Luna.

Jodi is a registered play therapist with experience in family support, childcare and NDIS support coordination. She was drawn to play therapy through her personal journey as a parent navigating ADHD and Autism. This experience has equipped her with invaluable empathy and insight for supporting families facing similar challenges.  Jodi’s welcoming and nonjudgemental communication style fosters trust and understanding and she is passionate about making therapy accessible by adapting to the needs of the family.

Jodi ensures the children and families she works with are at the centre of the therapeutic work and she places great value in meeting her clients where they are and supporting them to be the change makers in their therapeutic journey, while holding and supporting them throughout the process.

She holds registrations with Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA) and American Psychological Association (APA) (International Professional).  Jodi has completed additional training as a Lego-Based Therapy Facilitator, LGBTQIA-Affirmative Therapy and Neurodivergent Affirming Practices and is currently completing training to become a Certified Learn to Play Practitioner, a modality for children who may present with a delay in their pretend play skills.

When not in the playroom, Jodi can be found watching reruns of Kath and Kim, cuddling her dog Ellie or attempting to spend time with her teenage sons.

This combination of academic credentials, specialised training, and personal experience makes Jodi a highly skilled and compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting children and their families.

Jacqui holds a Bachelor Degree in Primary and Early Childhood Education and has over 10 years of working and consulting experience in the field. Her passion for addressing children’s individual needs, particularly the impact of relationships on behaviour in the classroom and at home, ignited her passion for richer understanding and extending supportive skills which lead her to further add to her qualifications.  Jacqui recently completed a Master of Child Play Therapy from Deakin University.