Genie's Play Therapy Room
And Counselling Practice
Welcome to Genie’s Play Therapy and Counselling Practice, where every child is unique, and their well-being is our top priority. In a warm, safe, and nurturing environment, we specialise in play-based therapeutic interventions to assist little people with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges.
Play therapy is a highly effective therapeutic approach that uses play as a medium for children to express their thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences. Through the power of play, we explore and resolve issues, build resilience, enhance emotional well-being, and develop coping skills.
“TOYS ARE CHILDREN’S WORDS AND PLAY IS THEIR LANGUAGE.” -Garry Landreth
Play Therapy for Young Children
Therapeutic approach that uses play as a medium for children to express their emotions, process experiences, and develop effective coping skills to enhance emotional regulation and overall development.
Counselling for Adolescents
Therapeutic approach that uses play and alternative forms of intervention for young adults to express their emotions, process experiences, and develop effective coping skills to navigate through life’s ups and downs.
Counselling for Adults
Holistic, integrated approach to achieve physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. We provide tools and strategies to guide individuals and navigate through life’s challenges.
Social Emotional Assessments
Evaluation of a child’s emotional well-being, social skills, and ability to regulate emotions through play-based interactions.
Therapeutic Services in Educational Settings, Workshops and Training
Partnering with primary and pre-primary schools to offer essential emotional and social support for parents and teachers.
K2 NEURO Partner
Referrals made for Neurobehavioral profiling which provides insight into your behavior and that of your child.
About Genie
Genie is a specialist wellness counselor interested in play-based interventions for young children and adults. Her qualifications include BSocSci honours degree in Psychology, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and certifications in play therapy from the Centre for Play Therapy and Learning. She is a licensed member of ASCHP with over 20 years of experience in working with children in South Africa and in The United Kingdom.
After completing an advanced counseling training program specializing in the play-based intervention (play therapy), she spread her wings and opened her own practice. During the course of her career, she has completed numerous courses pertaining to children and families and continues to further her knowledge and skills.
Genie is happily married and a proud mommy of her little girl. She is passionate about helping young children, adolescents and adults to navigate through difficult emotional and social difficulties and ultimately to achieve emotional resilience.
Our Mission
At Genie’s Play Therapy Room, we are dedicated to provide our clients with exceptional therapeutic services and support that nurtures the emotional and social well-being of parents and children.
Our Vission
At Genie’s Play Therapy Room, our vision is to offer a safe, nurturing space where clients are able to express, heal, and grow through the power of play or alternative integrated approaches tailored to each individual’s needs. We dedicate ourselves to provide support for the emotional and social well-being of children and families.
Services We Offer
Our Approach
Initial Consultation
Our initial consultation entails a parent meeting to understand your child’s background, needs and challenges.
Therapeutic Plan
Based on the consultation, a tailored therapeutic plan is created, which includes play-based interventions designed to help your child express themselves and develop coping skills.
Therapy Sessions
The play based intervention sessions include structured as well as unstructured activities, where your child actively engages with the counsellor and the toys provided to promote overall growth and development of skills.
Progress Review and Ongoing Support
We regularly review your child’s progress and adjust the therapeutic plan as needed. Parental guidance and feedback are provided throughout the process to ensure ongoing support and progress.
Why Should You Choose Play Therapy?
- To provide our parents with a better understanding of a child’s inner workings and how to effectively deal with everyday challenges.
- We provide the child with a safe space and a means of communication to share their process and express feelings and emotions.
- Play based intervention allows us to teach effective coping skills and strategies to better deal with emotional, social and behavioural challenges the child faces.
- We strive to alleviate anxiety and stress and teach more healthy boundaries and skills.
- We help the child to process traumatic events and difficult life experiences.
- We aim to strengthen parent-child relationships through integrated and supportive interventions.
Play reveals what talk conceals…
The Feedback We Get
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Common Questions We Get
Have questions about how play therapy works or how it can benefit your child?
Sessions are primarily held at my practice in the East of Pretoria, with some services available at partnering schools.
Fees vary depending on the service. Please contact us directly for details.
The number of sessions depends on your child’s individual needs. An initial consultation will help determine this.
No, we do not provide written reports as verbal feedback is given. We also do not partake in any forensic assessments.
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to schedule a consultation or learn more about how we can support your child.
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- 084-952-6702
- genie@geniesplaytherapy.co.za
- Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM