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    Play Therapy, Child and Parent Counselling

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    Supporting wellbeing with play


    ACCEPTING CLIENTS FROM JULY 2026

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    About Playfully Present

    Meet Ange

    Ange Bertram is a registered Play Therapist, Counsellor and Early Childhood Teacher experienced in child-focused therapy. She has spent many years learning what it means to be playfully present - truly present in the joy of play, enabling others, and their emotions, to feel seen, heard and validated. Her strength based approach to supporting social emotional development and wellbeing draws on studies in play therapy, childhood development and mindfulness, incorporating DIR Floortime and Learn to Play techniques. 

    With ten years experience working with families, and as a parent herself, Ange understands each parenting journey is unique. She seeks to understand each family's story, supporting parental wellbeing as part of a holistic approach that recognises the value of connection and coregulation.

    Playfully Present's neuro-affirming services are tailored to meet the needs of children, families, and small groups, ensuring a nurturing environment for growth.

    Available by appointment from late July 2026

    Play Therapy 

    Child and Parent Counselling 

    Parental Wellbeing Support

    Small Group Play 

    Consultation 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Ready to share your story? ange@playfullypresent.com.au

    Play as therapeutic approach supports general development and social emotional capacities by facilitating moments for children to practice everyday skills and explore self-concepts, through the intrinsically motivating and developmentally appropriate play experiences. 

    Play as a form of early intervention - 

    Session can draw on direct approaches, facilitating a play sequence that focuses on specific areas of development and considers engagement and regulation, visuals optional. 

    Indirect play therapy experiences - 

    Session can be non-directive, drawing on CCPT (encouraging play as a form of communication) and/or DIR Floortime (supporting social emotional development through play and connection). 

    Integrative -

    An integrative approach of play suggestions and child-led experiences can also be utilised in the play therapy space to support therapy and wellbeing objectives.

    Playful counselling -

    Ange has completed studies in wellbeing and mindfulness and can explore these concepts to support anxiety, confidence, social challenges and emotional literacy, using a playful therapeutic approach that draws on play therapy, counselling and teaching methods.  

    Generally 3 - 12 years  

    Ange wants to understand each clients story so she can suggest a holistic approach that explores and supports all needs. To achieve this, first step is a 60 minute parent/carer appointment. To schedule yours please email ange@playfullypresent.com.au .

    The cost of services at Playfully Present varies depending on the type of service you need. Please contact Ange directly to discuss fees and any available discounts.

    Playfully Present can help you...

    • Support your child social and emotional development
    • Create a safe space to explore what your child's behaviour may be communicating.  
    • Obtain a holistic understanding of your child and their needs through play, communication and observation in various settings.
    • Help your child discover their unique strengths, nurturing their developing sense of self.

    Ange will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your family's needs and goals.

    The frequency of sessions with Playfully Present will depend on your individual needs and goals.

    • Therapy sessions go for 50 minutes
    • Initial parent/carer appointment 60 minutes
    • Times vary for group session and observations

    If your child would like you to attend and that aligns with therapy objectives you are most welcome to. This can be discussed when developing a treatment plan.

    Ange had completed studies in various fields to inform her approach. This includes...

    • Post graduate studies in Clinical Play Therapy
    • Bachelor of Education (early childhood)
    • Post graduate certificate in Educational Wellbeing
    • Diploma in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
    • Diploma in Counselling (mental health) 
    • Associate degree in Educational Support
    • Certificate in Mindfulness Facilitation and Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Children

    She is registered with...

    • Play Therapy Practitioners Association
    • Australian Counselling Associate (level one)
    • Teacher Registration Board, Tasmania
    • International Mindfulness and Meditation Association

    Continued registration involves ongoing supervision and professional learning.

    Other completed professional learning that informs her approach are DIR Floortime and Learn to Play.

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