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 of the Play Therapy Circle podcast, Kylie Ellison reflects on the importance of play as a child’s natural language of communication. She highlights how play therapy, particularly Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), provides unique insights into children’s inner worlds, allowing practitioners, parents, and caregivers to understand emotions and experiences that children cannot yet express in words. Kylie emphasizes the value of observing play without rushing to interpret or fix, instead creating safe spaces where children feel seen and heard. She encourages adults across communities—therapists, educators, and parents alike—to trust the process of play and recognize it as a powerful tool for growth, healing, and connection.