0407205173
EMBRACING PLAY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE
Children, Adolescent and Adult Psychological Counselling
At Embracing Play, individual therapy is provided to meet the individual’s own needs.
Children - Ages 2 years and older
Child Centered Play Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy is used to view the child’s world, how they think about themselves and others through play and natural processes such as drawing and talking. In this role, the psychologist uses play therapy to relate to the child in ways that will release the child's inner-directional, constructive, forward-moving, creative, self-healing power.
As a psychologist directive approaches are also used to help the child learn about “symptoms” such as feeling an upset stomach, poor sleep, shaky hands or thinking a lot about a situation and not being able to let go or cope with worries. This is where developmentally appropriate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be blended with play therapy.
Adolescent Clients -
As some teenagers struggle to talk about difficult situations or their feelings the relationship is crucial for counselling to do the work it needs to for healing and positive changes.
Teenagers once open and ready to engage in this safe therapeutic space are provided with CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - living the life they want to live, sitting with difficult feelings and riding the wave of all emotions and being aware of their inner voice or self talk to manage struggles.
Adults:
Relationship key and no judgement with CBT, ACT and EMDR for processing of adverse experiences or traumatic events.
EMDR is a process where we believe like the body the brain can heal. We may have experienced events from the past. present or for the future that cause as to have many negative thoughts about who we are, how we experience day to day life and this results in high levels of stress or low mood/sadness and doubts. EMDR through therapy removes emotional distress attached to memories to clear the way for positive thoughts, feelings and an improved life.
EMDR can be provided to children and teenagers as well.
WHAT DO CHILDREN LEARN IN CHILD CENTERED PLAY THERAPY?
Children learn to respect themselves.
Children learn that their feelings are acceptable.
Children learn to express their feelings responsibly.
Children learn to assume responsibility for themselves.
Children learn to be creative and resourceful in confronting problems.
Children learn self-control and self-direction.
Children gradually learn, at a feeling level, to accept themselves.
Children learn to make choices and be responsible for their choices.
GET TO KNOW ME
Natalie Arnel, Psychologist
I am a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and have completed Advanced Clinical Training in Child Centered Play Therapy and I am a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist.
I am also trained in EMDR and provide counselling to children, teenagers and adults.
I can see clients through the NDIS who are self or plan managed.
I am registered with Open Arms and can provide assistance to defence families.
I came to psychology and play therapy after more than 15 years working in school settings as a teacher and counsellor. My psychology practice Embracing Play has been the fulfilment of a dream to work for myself supporting others.
I have a passion for encouraging and working with families, particularly with Play Therapy. I also am interested in providing counselling to Adolescents and Adult Counselling as the therapeutic relationship and change that can occur is so important.
I have opened my small practice as I create some work-life balance as my daughter Georgia has Down Syndrome and the home practice allows me to work from home. I look forward to meeting you.
Embracing Play has been established to support through counselling many clients from 2 years to adults. My strength has been in developing strong relationships with each person and creating a safe space to heal.
EMBRACING PLAY CLINIC HOURS
Week days 9:00-5:00pm
Saturday 8:00-1:00pm
After hours 6pm appointments for adult clients when available
CONTACT ME
If you would like more information, would like to book an appointment please call me and leave a message, email or fill in the form below. I will get back to you as soon as possible. If you would like me to contact you at a certain time out of hours please let me know.
Sandalan Court Bushland Beach QLD Australia 4818
0407205173
07 4425 0802
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Have a question you’d like to ask? I’m committed to giving you the best care and experience I can. There’s no such thing as a bad question when it comes to mental health. Check out the answers to the FAQs below, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any additional questions.
WHAT IS YOUR PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE LIKE?
Embracing Play as a small, home-based practice is designed to make children and families feel at ease. When you arrive please park on the street as we are at the end of a court. Enter by a side pathway and make yourself comfortable in the shaded back patio area. I have set up toys, books and magazines. Just like home. Counselling offered across the life span.
HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
Our first session will be 1 hour and is an intake appointment.
Play therapy sessions are 45 minutes with an additional 10 minutes for parent support when required.
Psychological counselling sessions are 50 minutes.
WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
If you contact me via phone or email I will contact you within 24 hours so we can discuss your needs and make an appointment. Embracing Play is a busy practice and therefore you may need to wait for an initial appointment.