Let's Play SA Therapeutic Services

12/06/2026

Today, the play therapy community lost a giant.

It is difficult to overstate the impact that Garry Landreth has had on the lives of children around the world. Through his development, teaching, and unwavering advocacy of Child-Centred Play Therapy, he gave generations of practitioners a framework for truly seeing, hearing, and understanding children. More importantly, he helped the world understand that play is not "just play"—it is a child's language, and toys are their words.

His work transformed the way many of us approach children. He taught us that healing happens not through fixing, directing, or controlling, but through relationship, acceptance, empathy, and trust in a child's innate capacity for growth.

One of my favourite quotes from Garry captures the heart of his philosophy:

"I have discovered that when I am with children, the person I am is much more important than anything I know how to do in my mind."
— Garry L. Landreth

As a social worker and play therapist, the principles Garry championed form the foundation of the work I do every day. The playroom I step into, the relationships I build with children and families, and the belief that children can move toward healing when offered a safe and accepting space all trace back to the legacy he created.

I feel both grateful and humbled to have been trained in the methods he developed and shared so generously with the world. His teachings have shaped not only my practice, but also the way I view children, their resilience, and their remarkable capacity for growth.

The legacy Garry leaves behind is immeasurable. It lives on in every playroom, every therapist he inspired, and every child who has found healing through play.

Thank you, Garry, for showing us how to listen to children in the language they speak best.

Your impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.

21/05/2026

NEW AT LET’S PLAY SA!

Understanding Your Child Sessions: Parent Capacity Building & Support

Have you ever left an appointment, assessment, or school meeting thinking:

“Okay… but what do I do now?”

Parents are often given reports, diagnoses and recommendations… but not always the space to process what it means day-to-day.

As both a parent of a neurodiverse child, social worker, and play therapist, I often meet families carrying questions, uncertainty, grief, relief, overwhelm and a deep desire to better understand and support their child.

Our new Understanding Your Child Sessions provide a parent-focused space to explore your child’s emotional world, diagnoses, behaviours, strengths and support strategies in a compassionate and practical way.

These sessions can stand alone or complement your child’s existing supports.

You do not need to figure it all out by yourself 🤍

Reach out to learn more or book.
https://lets-play-sa-therapeutic-services.splose.com/online-booking/df906fb2-916f-434d-bc81-c1f419b4678c

Play • Heal • Flourish

20/05/2026

A huge thank you to Mikayla for spending time with Let’s Play SA Therapeutic Services on placement.

Over the placement journey, there were very serious and completely business-related excursions to Kmart, Macaron Bar, op shops, and fidget shops… all in the name of professional development of course 😉

Mikayla jumped in wholeheartedly and was never afraid to get involved. Somewhere along the way she found herself dressed and prepared for the moon, hunting aliens, heading off on scavenger hunts, and embracing all the wonderful, creative, child-led chaos that comes with this work.

Thank you for your willingness to learn, your enthusiasm, your flexibility, and for stepping into every experience with such openness. Placements are about learning, but they’re also about connection, laughter, and the moments in between — and this one definitely had plenty of those.

The clinic won’t be quite the same…

But the real question is… who is going to come to my daily TED Talks now? 😂

Wishing you all the best for what comes next, Mikayla

22/04/2026

Our open day has started.

Come on down and check out the space and ask me and Mikayla any questions and learn about why we love play therapy so much.

We are here until 3pm
Shop 3, 40-44 Blackburn Street, Reynella.

04/04/2026

We’re so excited to invite you to our Let’s Play SA! Open Day.

This is a relaxed, low-pressure drop-in event where you can come and explore the space, meet Nicole, and get a feel for how play therapy supports children to play, heal, and flourish.

We only have a small space, and there is only one of me; so please be patient with us, we will have some craft stations set up (kindly being run by my own kids). Mikayla our current social work student will also be here to answer questions and chat about all things play therapy.

This is a time for you to:

✨ Chat about your child’s needs
✨ Explore the playroom and resources
✨ Learn about child-centred play therapy
✨ Connect with other parents/carers and families

Whether you’re curious about play therapy, looking for support, or just want to connect - you’re so welcome.

No bookings needed—just pop in anytime between 1–3pm!

Please note we share the car park with 2 other businesses, be mindful of their customers too. Feel free to grab a flyer from KD Nails next door and don't forget Tina's dog grooming if you ever need a special puppy cut!

04/04/2026

Looking for something for the kids these school holidays?

Our Paint and Flourish program is a hands-on experience where children can paint their own pot, plant a seed, and take home something special they’ve created.

Along the way, we will build capacity around:
* Self-expression
* Confidence building
* Social skills and connection
* Creativity

In a small, supportive group, children are free to explore, create, and just be themselves

Spots are limited to keep the experience calm and personalised; supported by an accredited social worker and social work student on placement. All materials provided.

PM or email [email protected] to book a spot.

20/03/2026

Let's Play SA! is having an open day.

Come and pop in for a chat. Look around the space, chat with myself or Mikayla about play therapy and how we support children and families.

We will have free face painting and some craft activities (these are being run by my children) for the kids.

Open Day 2025 (A4) : simplebooklet.com

17/03/2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible diversity of human minds. It encourages us to move away from a deficit-based view of neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, and instead appreciate the strengths, creativity and unique perspectives neurodivergent people bring to our communities.

As both a therapist and a mum of a neurodiverse child, this week holds special meaning for me. Parenting a neurodivergent child has deepened my understanding of how important it is for children to feel accepted for who they are, not who the world expects them to be. Our children thrive when they are supported, understood, and given environments where their differences are recognised as part of what makes them wonderfully unique.

This week is a reminder that inclusion isn’t just about awareness; it’s about listening, learning, and creating spaces where neurodivergent individuals feel safe, valued and celebrated.

28/12/2025

Welcoming a Student to Let's Play SA!

Did you know that to qualify as a social worker in Australia, students are required to complete 1,000 hours of supervised, face to face placement across their degree?

These placements are closely monitored, ethically governed, and form a vital foundation for safe, compassionate practice.

As part of this process, I am so excited to introduce Mikayla, a social worker student from the University of Canberra, who will be completing 500 of those hours with me.

I was fortunate in my own training to be given placement opportunities within adult mental health services and the education system. Those experiences deeply supported and shaped the social worker I became. We all have to learn somewhere, and I value the rigorous requirements of the AASW in becoming accredited, as well as the responsibility we hold in ensuring today's students have the strongest possible foundation to support their clients in the future.

Mikayla will be learning within a trauma-informed, child-led, person-centred framework and will be supported through regular supervision and guidance throughout her placement. She does not work independently of oversight from either myself or her university and is bound by professional and ethical standards, including confidentiality.

For families, involvement of a student is always optional. Privacy, consent and choice are central to my work here. Mikayla will only be present in sessions with clear consent, and children and young people are also supported to have a say in who is involved in their sessions - not just the parents or caregivers. Families are welcome to ask questions or decline student involvement at any time.

Supporting social work students is an important part of strengthening our profession, and I am really looking forward to walking alongside Mikayla as she grows into her social work practice.

Please join me in welcoming her, you will start to see her around from the 19th of January.

06/10/2025

Vote for Let's Play SA Therapeutic Services in this year’s Onkaparinga Business Awards!

I love what I do and if you love it too vote for me now and show your support for local businesses!

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