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Child-Centered Play Therapy in Kingston

Therapy that meets kids where they are — through play, not pressure.

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Your child might be…

• More emotional or withdrawn
• Struggling after a family change
• Anxious, acting out, or just “not themselves”

 

But they don’t have the words yet.

That’s where CCPT helps.

Why Play Therapy Works

Child-Led Healing

Kids process emotions through play long before they can name them. CCPT lets children express safely, without pressure to talk.

Emotionally Safe Space

The therapy room becomes a consistent, trusted environment where your child can explore and release big feelings at their own pace.

Backed by Research

CCPT is grounded in the respected models of Virginia Axline and Dr. Garry Landreth, built on decades of clinical evidence.

Not all play is therapy.
And not all therapy works for kids.

Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a research-backed model developed by Virginia Axline and Dr. Garry Landreth. It allows children to process difficult experiences through symbolic play — in a safe, consistent, non-directive relationship.

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It’s not about talking it out.

It’s about trusting the child’s way of healing.

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What Happens in a Session?

• Sessions are 45 minutes in length
• Sessions take place in a fully equipped play therapy space
• Parents receive updates and guidance outside of session
• Children lead the process at their own pace

Meet Your Therapist

Melanie Huffman is a child and parent counsellor based in Kingston, Ontario. She is currently advancing her clinical training in Child-Centered Play Therapy and is committed to building safe, trusted spaces for children to process what words can’t express.

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Let’s Talk First

I’m here to support you in finding what works best for your family.

I now offer Free Parent Consultations (30–45 minutes) instead of short intro calls.

During our time together, we’ll talk about what you’re dealing with, what you’d like to change, and how I can help.

These consultations are offered:

  • At the start of the CCPT process (initial parent consult)

  • As routine parent consultations, typically after every 5th child CCPT session

We’ll walk through your questions, no pressure.

About

Family life can be tough, but I'm here to help you and your kids reduce stress and find peace. There are no "bad" kids or parents—just those who need support and the right tools to succeed.

Here’s how I can help:

  • Emotional Difficulties

  • Behavioural Issues

  • Family Relationships

  • Social  & Developmental Concerns

  • Life Transitions & Stressors

Let's Connect

Got a question or want to chat? I’d love to hear from you.

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Let’s find ways to bring a little more joy and peace into your family’s life.

We acknowledge that our therapy practice rests on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. We recognize that this land has been a place of healing and care for thousands of years. As mental health practitioners, we honour the enduring relationship between Indigenous peoples and these lands, and we commit to practices that respect this legacy while working toward reconciliation and healing.

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