Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Play & Mental Health Therapy Services in Brisbane
Established in 2018, Blooming Heart Therapy is led by Sarah Harwood, a registered Play Therapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling. Our practice specialises in Play Therapy, Psychotherapy, and family-centred interventions, serving clients across Brisbane. We prioritise trust, empathy, and non-judgmental support to help individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.With certifications in Synergetic Play Therapy and affiliations with professional bodies like the Australian Play Therapists Association, we deliver tailored therapeutic approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. Our team also provides clinical supervision for therapists, fostering professional growth while maintaining a commitment to inclusivity and cultural respect.
Services
Play Therapy
Family Counselling
Couples Therapy
Tele-Play Therapy
Parent Coaching
Adolescent Therapy
Grief Counselling
Autism Support
Filial Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored Play Therapy for children aged 3-12 with certified specialists.
- Our team includes a past President of the Australian Play Therapists Association.
- We provide Tele-Play Therapy for remote accessibility across Brisbane.
- Clinical supervision available for therapists pursuing Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials.
- Gottman Method-certified couples therapy for relationship resilience.
Associations and certifications
- Australian Play Therapists Association
- Australian Counselling Association
- Synergetic Play Therapy
Services
Play Therapy
Play Therapy utilises creative expression to help children process emotions and develop coping strategies. Suitable for ages 3-12, it addresses trauma, anxiety, and behavioural challenges through structured, therapeutic play sessions tailored to individual needs.
Family Counselling
Family Counselling identifies communication patterns and strengthens relationships. We work with families to resolve conflicts, improve understanding, and build resilience, focusing on both challenges and existing strengths within the family system.
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy employs the Gottman Method to enhance relationship satisfaction. Sessions address communication barriers, parenting conflicts, and emotional connection, fostering long-term partnership resilience through evidence-based strategies.
Tele-Play Therapy
Tele-Play Therapy delivers Play Therapy principles via technology. Therapists guide children through virtual sessions to process emotions and build coping skills, ensuring accessibility for families unable to attend in-person appointments.
Parent Coaching
Parent Coaching equips caregivers with strategies to manage challenging behaviours and improve parent-child dynamics. Techniques include reflective listening and structured play sessions to foster emotional understanding and effective discipline.
People
Sarah Harwood
Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist
Sarah Harwood holds a Master of Arts in Counselling and is a Registered Play Therapist. She founded the Queensland Institute of Play Therapy and serves as past President of the Australian Play Therapists Association.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
We support children aged 3-12, adolescents, adults, and families through tailored therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, Tele-Play Therapy sessions are available for families requiring remote access to our services.
What qualifications do your therapists hold?
Our team includes Registered Play Therapists, Certified Synergetic Play Therapists, and members of professional associations like the Australian Counselling Association.
Can you help with autism spectrum disorder?
Yes, we provide AutPlay Therapy, a play-based intervention for children and adolescents with autism or neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is Filial Therapy available?
Yes, Filial Therapy trains parents to use play therapy techniques with their children aged 3-12.
Do you offer clinical supervision for therapists?
Yes, we provide supervision for therapists pursuing Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credentials at $190 per session.
Reviews (1)
Sue Rogers
Dec 20, 2021
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I am a teacher in a school K-12 for students with multiple disabilities, abilities and challenging behaviours. I believe Blooming Heart Play Therapy has given me more understanding into the psychology of Play Therapy. I have used play therapy in my day to day teaching of my students, and I am in awe watching how my none verbal students have taken to the puppets I use in my classroom. I have found that there is less behaviour issues when the puppets are out and the student is free to express themselves during play.
