A Healing journey through play
Play Therapy
At Allius Services, we understand that children often find it difficult to express their feelings and emotions in the same way adults do. For many children, verbalizing their inner world can be challenging, especially when dealing with difficult situations like trauma, anxiety, grief, or family changes. That’s where play therapy comes in, a proven, compassionate approach that allows children to communicate and process their emotions in a safe and nurturing environment.
“My child doesn’t have the words… but I know something’s not right.”
You have noticed the changes.
The quiet withdrawal. The big outbursts. The worry behind their eyes.
Maybe they are having trouble sleeping. Maybe they are clinging more than usual or pushing everyone away.
You have tried everything you know , the comforting talks, the extra patience, the routines — but something still feels unsettled.
And now you are here, wondering if your child needs something more.
You are not alone.
And you are not a bad parent for reaching out.
In fact, this might be the most loving thing you can do.
Children don’t always talk about what’s wrong. But they do show it.
Through behavior.
Through play.
Through silence.
Through big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.
At Allius Counselling, we understand that children process the world differently than adults and that play is their language.
Play Therapy offers children a safe, gentle space to explore their feelings, make sense of their experiences, and build tools for emotional resilience, all in a way that feels natural to them.
This is a space where your child can be seen, heard, and held.
In the playroom, every block built, picture drawn, or game played tells a story. A story of what your child is feeling but might not know how to say.
Children don’t need to have all the answers, they just need a place to be safely curious, creative, and real.
That’s what Play Therapy at Allius is all about.
Let’s give your child the space they need to grow, cope, and thrive, one gentle step at a time.
Allius Services serves clients across Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Port Alberni, and the surrounding areas.