KLC Counselling & Play Therapy

KLC Counselling & Play Therapy Helping children navigate challenging behaviours, emotional wellbeing and neurodiversity.

KLC Counselling & Play Therapy is a specialised counselling service utilising play therapy to empower healing, support development & strengthen family relationships.

🌟The KLC Team is Expanding!🌟We are seeking an experienced Play Therapist, Counsellor, or Psychologist for our Hervey Bay...
13/01/2026

🌟The KLC Team is Expanding!🌟

We are seeking an experienced Play Therapist, Counsellor, or Psychologist for our Hervey Bay office, starting March 2026 - Contractor Position.

Help us make a difference in the lives of children and families♥️

🌈 Apply now: https://klccounselling.com.au/join-our-team. Closing date: 03 Feb!

🍃🍂Ready to Support Families in 2026🍂🍃Our office is open this week, and we are ready to support kids and families for the...
05/01/2026

🍃🍂Ready to Support Families in 2026🍂🍃

Our office is open this week, and we are ready to support kids and families for the new year ahead 💛

Please note that our admin team is currently away and will return on the 12th of January. We appreciate your patience with responses during this period 🙌.

Don't worry we've still got you, please don’t hesitate to reach out — email us at klc.counsellor@gmail.com or existing client can SMS reply to our reminder texts 📲, a team member will get back to you.

🔗For any new families looking for support you can review our services here 👉 https://klccounselling.com.au/services-1 - if you would like to register a child use the below link and we'll get back to you as soon as possible 📬
https://klccounselling.com.au/referral-1

🎄 Merry Christmas from the KLC Team🎄We would like to wish everyone in the community a safe, joyful and relaxing Christma...
23/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the KLC Team🎄
We would like to wish everyone in the community a safe, joyful and relaxing Christmas 🎅✨

A reminder that our office closes from this afternoon and over the Christmas & New Year period while our team enjoys a well-earned break with family and loved ones.
We will reopen on the 5th of January and look forward to supporting our families again then, we sincerely thank you for your continued support 💚

❤️💚Come and see us at Daga-Mi Christmas!💚❤️We’re so excited to be hosting a stall at this wonderful community event on W...
15/12/2025

❤️💚Come and see us at Daga-Mi Christmas!💚❤️

We’re so excited to be hosting a stall at this wonderful community event on Wednesday 17 December from 9am-12pm 🤩

We’ll be running a kids’ colouring-in competition, with prizes for the best colouring in each age group 🎨🏆

There’ll be plenty of festive fun on the day, and we’d love for you to pop by, say hello, and join in 🤗✨

🌈⭐️ BLOG RE-POST ⭐️🌈With school holidays upon us what better time to share our 'Surviving The School Holidays' blog 😁. C...
10/12/2025

🌈⭐️ BLOG RE-POST ⭐️🌈

With school holidays upon us what better time to share our 'Surviving The School Holidays' blog 😁. Click the link below to read some handy information on how you can keep the kids entertained and many more parenting tips 🪄
https://klccounselling.com.au/parent-resources/f/surviving-the-school-holidays-with-children-a-guide-for-parents

✨To check out our other helpful blogs and parent resources head to https://klccounselling.com.au/parent-resources

Wishing you all a happy, relaxed school holiday break 🫶

🌞📚 Exciting News, Parents! 📚🌞

We know that the school holidays can be both a joyful and challenging time for families. That's why we've just released a new blog post: **"Surviving the School Holidays: A Guide for Parents"!** 🎉 https://klccounselling.com.au/parent-resources

From fun activities to keep the kids entertained, to tips on managing your own sanity, this guide is packed with practical advice and creative ideas. Whether you're staying at home, planning a staycation, or tackling that family road trip, we’ve got you covered!

✨ Dive in for strategies that will make this holiday season not just manageable, but enjoyable!

Check it out now and let us know your favorite tips and tricks in the comments! 👇💬

We are proud to share that we have partnered with APM and the newly established Fraser Coast Mental Health Alliance (FCM...
10/12/2025

We are proud to share that we have partnered with APM and the newly established Fraser Coast Mental Health Alliance (FCMHA) — a collaborative initiative bringing together organisations, programs, and individuals across the Fraser Coast who are dedicated to improving mental health and human services in response to ongoing community needs.

APM has developed a community survey to better understand the barriers local residents face when accessing and using mental health services. Your insights are invaluable in shaping meaningful improvements.

📌 To have your say, please complete the survey via the link below or scan the QR code in the image:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Dd96-i3ecEWPX0vKR3KYj_tlFyGIFBhElrCPEDxLZ_lUQUgyR1NCWkVVNzdITU1ZMjg0UlY2U1I4QS4u&route=shorturl

We look forward to supporting our community alongside the FCMHA members.

🌟We’re Hiring! Children’s Counsellor / Play Therapist (Contractor Position)🌟KLC Counselling & Play Therapy is looking fo...
27/11/2025

🌟We’re Hiring! Children’s Counsellor / Play Therapist (Contractor Position)🌟

KLC Counselling & Play Therapy is looking for a passionate Children’s Counsellor and/or Play Therapist to join our supportive, child-centred team as a contractor in Hervey Bay.

If you’re committed to helping children thrive emotionally, build resilience, and feel truly seen and understood — we’d love to hear from you. 💛

✨ What we offer:

🌼A warm, collaborative team
🌼Purpose-driven work supporting children and families
🌼Opportunities for professional growth
🌼Warm, playful therapy spaces
🌼Flexible contractor hours

If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply or learn more using the link below 👇
🔗 https://klccounselling.com.au/join-our-team

Help us make a meaningful impact — one child at a time. 💫

Specialist counselling service for children, teens, young adults & parents

💚Let's Make Slime!💚During the January school holidays, we are pleased to offer a Social Skills Group program making slim...
20/11/2025

💚Let's Make Slime!💚

During the January school holidays, we are pleased to offer a Social Skills Group program making slime 🤩. This is a valuable therapeutic approach for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Anxiety. This hands-on approach creates a fun and interactive setting that fosters social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation in children, making therapy sessions more engaging and effective.

🌈Benefits of Using Slime
☁sensory engagement and stress relief
☁helps children improve their fine motor skills and sensory processing
☁serves as a calming activity, reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation
☁encourages creativity, patience, and cooperation as children share and take turns

✨For more information and to register your interest click 🖱 the below link:
https://klc-counselling-and-play-therapy-2.splose.com/public-form/5fe11150-9d36-4505-9b69-b7b59ccb4215

✨Hervey Bay Availability✨Great news! Play Therapist Chris has appointments available in Hervey Bay on the following days...
05/11/2025

✨Hervey Bay Availability✨

Great news! Play Therapist Chris has appointments available in Hervey Bay on the following days:
🗓 Mondays - 10.30am
🗓 Tuesdays - 8.30am, 10.30am, 2.30pm

🌈With over 25 years of experience in primary education, Chris is passionate about supporting children and families from birth to 14 years through play, creativity, and self-expression. Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Child-Centered Play Therapy, Chris helps children explore their strengths, build resilience, and navigate challenges including emotional regulation, neurodiversity, attachment, and school readiness—all within a safe, nurturing, and collaborative environment.

💡If you have been thinking about Play Therapy for your child or you know of a young person who would benefit from this support you can reach out to us a number of ways 👇
💚Register online: https://klccounselling.com.au/register-now-1
💚Book at 15min consult at a time that suits you: https://calendar.app.google/zDUDZsmjn8iCP9pA6
💚Give us a call anytime: 0478 359 705
💚Email us: klc.counsellor@gmail.com

🌿 Availability with Tayla - Maryborough 🌿Tayla supports children, teens, and young adults aged 2 to 25 years, helping th...
21/10/2025

🌿 Availability with Tayla - Maryborough 🌿

Tayla supports children, teens, and young adults aged 2 to 25 years, helping them navigate life’s ups and downs in a safe and supportive space. She’s worked in roles like Youth Worker and Children’s Counsellor, with extensive experience supporting kids and families through things like anxiety, trauma, and big life changes.

She uses Play Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused techniques to help young people build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing — and she loves helping parents and caregivers strengthen their connection with their kids too.

🕙 Appointment times available:
🗓 Tuesdays at 2pm
🗓 Thursdays at 11am and 12pm

If you would like like further information you can -
✨ Book a 15min consult phone call https://calendar.app.google/zDUDZsmjn8iCP9pA6
✨ Register for support
https://klccounselling.com.au/register-now-1

Or call 0478 359 705 or email klc.counsellor@gmail.com to speak to us today

⚠️𝕃𝔼𝔾𝕆 𝔾ℝ𝕆𝕌ℙ 𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕊𝕆𝕆ℕ⚠️🚀We are taking expressions of interest for a LEGO group to commence week 3 of term 4. This i...
23/09/2025

⚠️𝕃𝔼𝔾𝕆 𝔾ℝ𝕆𝕌ℙ 𝕊𝕋𝔸ℝ𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕊𝕆𝕆ℕ⚠️

🚀We are taking expressions of interest for a LEGO group to commence week 3 of term 4. This is an 8-week social skills group open to new and existing clients. For more information and to register your interest click the link below 👇
https://klc-counselling-and-play-therapy-2.splose.com/public-form/0c7f4068-b5ad-4f54-8fdf-a97246101eb5

LEGO®-based therapy is a fun, structured, and evidence-informed play-based program that uses LEGO to help children, especially those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other social communication difficulties, develop and improve their language, social, and communication skills.

ℍ𝕠𝕨 𝕚𝕥 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕤
🏎Structured Roles: Children take on roles such as the "engineer" (who provides instructions), the "builder" (who assembles the LEGOs), and the "supplier" (who finds the correct pieces).
🏎Collaborative Building: The group works together to build a specific model based on a chosen set of instructions or a collaborative story.
🏎Skill Development: Through this process, children learn to- communicate, share and negotiate, problem-solve, take turns, focus

𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕚𝕥'𝕤 𝔼𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖
🧱Motivating: Taps into children's intrinsic interest in LEGO, making the therapy enjoyable and engaging.
🧱Predictable: The structured nature provides a predictable environment, which can be calming and regulating for children who struggle with unpredictable social situations.
🧱Evidence-Based: Research studies have documented improvements in social competence, interaction, and communication skills in children.
🧱Strengths-Based: Focuses on building on a child's natural interests and strengths rather than trying to change their core neurotype.

🌞🌈 The Phases of Play Therapy 🌈🌞Did you know that children generally progress through four phases during their play ther...
17/09/2025

🌞🌈 The Phases of Play Therapy 🌈🌞

Did you know that children generally progress through four phases during their play therapy journey? The duration of each phase is unpredictable, but regular weekly attendance tends to lead to faster and more positive results. These phases are:

🌱Engagement🌱
This involves exploring the room and toys and questioning what things they can and cannot do. Some children will have the desire to touch and try everything while other children will be hesitant and uncertain and look to the therapist to take the lead.

🌿Working Through🌿
The child and therapist establish a relationship of trust and the child begins to play out the underlying issues. A decrease in the child's functioning may occur as they make the discission to put in the work or keep resisting because it feels difficult. Often things will get worse before they get better.

🪴Therapeutic Growth🪴
This is typically the longest phase. Children are learning, healing, stepping out of their comfort zone, and making changes. Parents and carers often notice positive advances in their child's self-esteem, behaviours, communication and overall outlook on life.

🌳Conclusion🌳
This important phase entails the therapist and child summarising their time together and preparing to end their relationship. This occurs when children are consistently demonstrating their new skills with ease, and behavioural and emotional needs have stabilised in multiple environments.

Interested in play therapy or counselling for your child?
✨Register your interest by:
➡ Booking a free 15min phone call - https://calendar.app.google/zDUDZsmjn8iCP9pA6
➡ Online registration at https://klccounselling.com.au/register-now-1
➡ Calling 0478 359 7045 or emailing klc.counsellor@gmail.com

Address

74 Torquay Road
Hervey Bay, QLD
4655

Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61478359705

Website

https://klccounselling.com.au/parent-resources, https://klc-counselling-and-play-therapy

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