Play Therapy Circle Podcast – Kylie Ellison Therapy & Training

The Play Therapy Circle

Hosted by Kylie Ellison, therapist, clinical supervisor, and play therapy trainer, this podcast invites you into a nurturing circle of reflection, curiosity, and growth. Each episode offers thoughtful, soulful conversations about the power of play-based therapy, attachment, emotional regulation, and therapeutic presence.

Whether you’re a practicing therapist, student, or simply passionate about the healing power of play, The Play Therapy Circle offers heartfelt insights, real-world wisdom, and gentle encouragement for showing up with compassion for your clients, and for yourself.

New episodes drop regularly, weaving together clinical expertise with soulful connection.

Please note that this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide therapeutic advice, and listening does not create a client–therapist relationship. All views expressed are my own, and any case examples shared have been de-identified to protect privacy.

If you’re seeking personal support, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional in your area.

In this episode, Kylie Ellison reflects on the real challenges of staying true to Child-Centred Play Therapy when doubt, silence, and pressure creep in. Drawing on her own practice and recent teaching, she explores why CCPT is more than a technique, it’s a way of being. Kylie normalises imposter syndrome, unpacks the urge to revert to talk-based approaches, and reminds us that the therapeutic relationship is the intervention. She also speaks to the courage it takes to sit with uncertainty, trust the child’s process, and remain grounded in the core principles of CCPT, even when it feels uncomfortable. A grounding, compassionate episode for play therapists at every stage of their journey.