Art and Play Therapy for Kids
Kym Rance, Art and Play Therapy
Kym Rance
A gentle, sensory-friendly space for kids to express, regulate and grow.
Meet Kym from Calm Connections with Kym — Children’s Art & Play Therapist at The Hope Approach
Kym offers a warm, creative and supportive space where children can express themselves through play, art, storytelling and sensory exploration.
Her approach is gentle, trauma-informed and deeply attuned to each child's emotional world.
Kym works with children aged 3 to 15, supporting them through big feelings, behavioural challenges, anxiety, social struggles, ADHD symptoms, emotional overload and transitions at home or school.
Kids don’t need perfect words to express themselves.
In play therapy, their hands do the talking.
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HOW THERAPY WITH KYM WORKS
A safe, child-led environment
Kids get to explore at their own pace in a calm, sensory-friendly room designed to help them feel safe and curious.
Creative expression
Using art materials, sand trays, toys, symbols, stories and imaginative play, children learn to express emotions they may not yet have the words for.
Emotional regulation tools
Kym gently introduces strategies to help children calm their bodies, manage overwhelm, and build confidence navigating big feelings.
Strengthening resilience + connection
As children learn to express themselves more freely, parents often notice improvements in behaviour, communication, self-esteem and emotional awareness.
⭐ WHO KYM SUPPORTS
Children who are experiencing:
• anxiety or worry
• ADHD symptoms or emotional dysregulation
• big feelings or frequent meltdowns
• social or school struggles
• anger or frustration
• behavioural challenges
• grief or change
• sensory sensitivities
• sibling conflict
• confidence or self-esteem issues
If your child is showing signs they’re overwhelmed, withdrawing, acting out, or feeling lost… this is a space designed just for them.
⭐ WHAT A SESSION LOOKS LIKE
Sessions with Kym are gentle, playful and child-led.
A typical session may include:
• creative art activities
• imaginative or symbolic play
• sensory calming tools
• storytelling or role play
• emotional naming + regulation practice
Kym follows their cues and creates emotional safety first — because regulation comes before learning.
⭐ PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents are a key part of the process.
Kym provides feedback, helps you understand your child’s emotional patterns, and offers simple strategies you can use at home to support growth and connection.
This is a team effort — for your child, and for your family.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Should I get a GP Mental Health Plan?
Quick Answer: No.
Unless you are a Medicare Provider (in which counsellors are not included), the medicare rebate cannot be claimed.
Here is a great link to explain in detail.
Can I claim on my Private Insurance? No, we are not HICAPS registered so there will be no rebate.
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