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

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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

Play Therapy for Young Children

Counselling for Adolescents

Counselling for Adults

Helping adults of all spheres of life with an integrated and supportive approach to promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. We provide guidance and effective strategies to promote physical, emotional,social and spiritual well-being.

Anxiety and stress
Divorce-IMAGO
Emotional difficulties
Grief and loss
Parental guidance
Personal growth
Relationship and family challenges
Self-esteem
Sexual difficulties in relationships
Weight struggles
Workplace stress and burnout
Redefining of childhood therapy

Parental Guidance and Support

Workshops and Training for Parents and Teachers

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…

    
 
 
        
   ofentse bosii 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Genie. From the very first session, it was clear that she has a deep understanding of children's emotional needs and an extraordinary ability to connect through play. Our child felt safe, understood, and truly seen, which made a huge difference in his ability to open up and work through challenges.

Genie created a warm, welcoming environment where progress happened gently but meaningfully. We've seen tremendous growth in our child’s emotional regulation, confidence, and communication skills, and we credit so much of that to the supportive and skillful approach Genie used.

We can't thank Genie enough for the positive impact they’ve had on our family. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a compassionate and skilled play therapist!
  
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   Juan-Pierre Venter 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Genie' Play Therapy is one of the best, if not the best place I could have sent my child, she is brilliant, an absolute gem of a person with a great passion for kids and an awesome drive to help !! Absolutely love her !! Thanks Eugenie !!!
  
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   Delouise De Wet 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "I'm thrilled to share my exceptional experience with play therapy, courtesy of Eugenie. Both my children benefited immensely from the sessions, exhibiting remarkable positive changes in their behavior.

Eugenie's warm, nurturing approach made her an instant favorite with my kids - she truly was like a second mother to them! The carefully crafted activities not only helped my children but also enabled me to connect with them on a deeper level.

I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to work with Eugenie, whose expertise and compassion have made a lasting impact on our lives. I wholeheartedly recommend her to family and friends seeking positive, transformative experiences for their children."
  
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   Ianthé Honiball 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Genies Play Therapy has been a life-changing experience for our family. My 5-year-old struggled with crippling anxiety and extreme shyness, and it was heartbreaking to see her struggle in everyday basics. From the very first session, we felt an incredible sense of relief—finally, someone who truly understood and could help!

The therapist’s warmth, patience, and deep understanding of children made all the difference. She created a safe, nurturing space where my child felt comfortable to open up at her own pace. Through play, gentle guidance, and the most thoughtful approach, we started seeing small but powerful changes—more confidence, less fear, and a growing ability to navigate social situations.

The transformation has been nothing short of incredible. My child is now more expressive, engaging, and comfortable in her own skin. I can’t thank Genies Play Therapy enough for giving us the tools, support, and encouragement we needed. If you have a child struggling with anxiety or shyness, I cannot recommend them highly enough!

I honestly don’t think there’s anything she can’t do.
  
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   Lanese Kruger 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eugenie is absolutely amazing, she really assisted our family and went out of her way to help us get the right treatment for my daughter. I can recommend her to any family! She goes the extra mile to help search for a solution!
  
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   Belinda Warden 
 
 
 
   Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve worked with Eugenie in my professional and personal capacity.

Eugenie worked with many of my children in my classroom who had either come from a neglected background, suffered extreme loss or abuse. Eugenie helped these children so much and gave me tools and an educator on how to further assist on a day to day basis. The emotional progress these children made under the guidance of Eugenie was absolutely phenomenal. She really cares about children and it’s super evident in the weekly catch up sessions we had regarding these children.

I then used Eugenie’s Play Therapy services to prepare my own daughter for immigration. I don’t believe that my daughter would have transitioned as well as she did without Eugenie being a part of her preparation. We are forever grateful to have had her as a part of our journey.

I would without a doubt recommend Eugenie for play therapy, no matter what the child is going through, Eugenie will definitely be able to help support, guide and give tools to the child as well as the parent to ensure therapy is a success.
  
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  Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, 
based on 6 reviews 
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