Evelise Manzoni - Child Play Therapy

Home
Australia
Dee Why, NSW
Evelise Manzoni - Child Play Therapy

Play therapy is an intervention for children experiencing social, emotional and behavioural issues. Play is the language of children.

They express themselves through play. By playing, they explore their internal world, act out their conflicts and learn to understand and make sense of their past experiences and/or traumas. Play is fundamental to children’s emotional, social, creative, physical, cognitive and language development. Play Therapy uses play to help understand children’s difficulties and also to help them communicate t

heir feelings, confusions and behaviours. As children are not yet ready to explain things by talking about their issues, they bring as much as they can to their play in order to work on their own emotions.

03/05/2026

Children need a safe base to explore the world — and a safe place to return when things feel big.

The Circle of Security helps us understand how connection supports children’s emotional development, behaviour, and sense of safety.

It’s not about getting it right all the time.
It’s about being there, again and again.

💚 You don’t have to be perfect.
💚 Repair matters.
💚 You are already enough.

If this resonates, I’ve written more about this on my blog (link in bio), and I’ll also be running a free workshop for parents soon.

❤

19/04/2026

When a child resists everything, it may not be defiance.
It may be anxiety.

For some neurodivergent children, everyday demands can feel like a threat, and what looks like avoidance may actually be a nervous system asking for safety.

This week on the blog: Understanding PDA in Children: When Everyday Requests Feel Too Hard 💚

Read more via the link in bio.

12/04/2026

What if behaviour isn’t something to fix… but something to understand?

Neurodivergent children aren’t “too much”, they’re often navigating environments that feel overwhelming, unpredictable, or unsafe to their nervous system.

When we shift from correction to connection, everything changes. 💚

Read more on the blog — link in bio.

05/04/2026

Neurodivergent children experience the world differently — and beautifully.
Through play, we get to understand their inner world and support their regulation, confidence, and connection.

They don’t need to be “fixed.”
They need to be understood.

And you’re doing an amazing job walking beside them. 🌿💛

29/03/2026

Why can’t young children sit still?
Because they’re not meant to.

Movement isn’t misbehaviour — it’s brain development.

✨ Their reflexes are still integrating
✨ Their vestibular system is still maturing
✨ Their executive function is still growing

When we allow movement, we support attention, regulation, and learning.
When we expect stillness too early, we create stress — not skill.

A wiggly child isn’t being “naughty.”
They’re developing exactly as they should. 💛

22/03/2026

Pretend play might look simple from the outside, but it’s doing powerful work underneath.

When children pretend, they’re not just playing, they’re building language, exploring relationships, and making sense of their world in ways that feel safe and meaningful.

From feeding a doll to creating full stories, every stage of pretend play matters. It’s how children practice life before they fully live it.

✨ Read the full blog on my website to learn how to support your child’s pretend play.

15/03/2026

Trauma is not just a memory — it is an experience that can shape how a child’s brain, body, and behaviour develop. 🧠✨

When a child experiences overwhelming stress, their nervous system may stay in “survival mode.” This can affect emotional regulation, attention, play, relationships, and even learning.

The good news? The brain is plastic. 🌱
With safety, attuned relationships, and play, healing is possible. Connection is the foundation of recovery.

In play therapy, we don’t ask children to talk about trauma — we help them play it, process it, and integrate it in a safe relationship. 💬➡️🎨

Read the full blog on my website.

08/03/2026

New Blog Post - Reflections from the Playroom: Secure Attachment.

Play isn’t just fun — it’s how children learn to trust, connect, and feel safe.
From peek-a-boo to hide-and-seek, chasing games, “come back” moments, and pretend play, every playful interaction strengthens your bond and supports secure attachment. 💛✨

Discover simple ways to nurture connection through everyday play.
Read the full post on my website!

02/03/2026

Go to my website for more free resources 💚

22/02/2026

Sometimes relationships get messy — that’s okay. 💛
Rupture happens. Repair matters. Every time we pause, return, and reconnect, we’re teaching children that connection can hold real life. 🫶

Take a moment today to repair, even in small ways — it matters more than perfection.

📖 Read the full post on my website for practical tips and examples: [link in bio]

ParentingSupport ChildDevelopment ParentingJourney EmotionalSafety FamilyConnection GentleParenting MindfulParenting ParentingTools CoRegulation SelfRegulation ParentChildBond EarlyChildhoodDevelopment

11/02/2026

Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a therapeutic approach for children, typically ages 3-12, where play is used as the language for healing. The therapist creates a safe, non-judgmental space, allowing the child to lead the session with carefully chosen toys to express feelings, process experiences, and build confidence, autonomy, and self-regulation.

Address

Suite 14/1 Redman Road
Dee Why, NSW
2099

Website

https://www.evelisechildplaytherapy.com.au/, https://my.powerdiary.com/clientportal/tsaoe, https://appta.org.au/member-d

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Evelise Manzoni - Child Play Therapy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Evelise Manzoni - Child Play Therapy:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Dee Why?