Melanie Huffman Child & Family Counselling

04/14/2026

Free 30–45 min parent consultation
Start with a simple conversation.

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04/07/2026

You’ve tried everything, and your child is still struggling.

Melanie Huffman, RN, Psychotherapist, CCPT
Child-Centred Play Therapy for children ages 3–12 in Kingston, Ontario.

Support for anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and life transitions through child-led, developmentally appropriate play therapy.

Her nursing background informs a whole-child understanding of how stress and anxiety can affect children.

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04/06/2026

04/02/2026

Spring brings change.
New routines.
New dynamics at home.

And sometimes… big feelings that come out sideways.
Meltdowns.
Clinginess.
Refusing school.
Trouble sleeping.

That may be a child who hasn’t found the words yet.

Child-Centred Play Therapy
Child-led. No pressure. Developmentally appropriate.
A diagnosis is not required to begin.

Melanie Huffman, RN, Psychotherapist, CCPT
Kingston, Ontario

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03/30/2026

words to live by🙏

03/24/2026

Parents are an important part of the play therapy process.
While sessions are focused on the child, parents are not left out of the work.

You can expect:
• An initial parent consultation to understand your child, your concerns, and your goals
• Regular parent check-ins to share observations and progress
• Guidance on how to support your child at home
• A collaborative approach focused on your child’s emotional wellbeing

Play therapy gives children a space that is just for them. Parent sessions help make sure the support continues outside the therapy room.

When parents understand what their child is working through, they are better able to respond with confidence, patience, and connection.

If you are considering play therapy for your child, a parent consultation is the first step.

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03/17/2026

Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling.
But they can show us through play.

In Child-Centered Play Therapy, toys become the child’s language. Through storytelling, imagination, and play, children communicate fears, worries, and experiences that may be difficult to say out loud.

Play therapy helps children:
• Process big emotions
• Work through difficult experiences
• Feel heard and understood
• Build resilience and confidence

When a child feels safe enough to express themselves, change becomes possible.
If your child seems overwhelmed, withdrawn, anxious, or struggling with behaviour, play therapy may help them process what they’re going through.

Book a parent consultation to learn how Child-Centered Play Therapy supports children and families.

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03/10/2026

Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a research-based approach that helps children express themselves through play rather than conversation.

In the playroom, the child leads.
The therapist follows with empathy, structure, and careful observation.

This approach helps children:
• Feel emotionally safe and understood
• Express difficult feelings through play
• Build confidence and self-awareness
• Develop stronger emotional regulation

Play therapy is especially helpful for children experiencing anxiety, behavioural challenges, grief, family transitions, or trauma.

When children feel safe enough to explore their inner world, real healing begins.
If you are curious about whether play therapy could support your child, a parent consultation is the first step.

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03/03/2026

Play is not “just play.”
For children, play is how they work through experiences, emotions, and challenges they don’t yet have language for.

Child-Centered Play Therapy creates a safe space where children can explore feelings at their own pace. The therapist follows the child’s lead, using play as the language of communication.

Through this process, children can:
• Feel understood and emotionally safe
• Express feelings they cannot yet explain
• Build resilience and self-confidence
• Develop healthier ways to cope

Sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen without words.
If your child is struggling with big emotions, behaviour changes, anxiety, or life transitions, play therapy can help.

Book a parent consultation to learn more about how Child-Centered Play Therapy works.
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02/26/2026

I’ve launched the blog section of my website, and my first post is a personal one.

I share a bit about my background and what drives the work I do.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Read it here:

Learn how Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy works, what happens in sessions, and how play helps children process emotions and build coping skills.