Sensory Play

Exploring, Connecting & Growing Through Play

Sometimes, children experience emotions and sensations they cannot yet understand or express through words.

Sensory Play provides a gentle, welcoming environment where children can explore, communicate and connect through touch, movement, creativity and play.

At Pathway To Inner Freedom, our trauma-informed, child-centred approach encourages emotional expression, confidence and positive relationships, allowing each child to explore at their own pace.

 

What Happens During a Session?

Children and families are invited to engage in a variety of sensory experiences, including:

  • Touch and texture: Clay, kinetic sand, playdough and other tactile materials.
  • Creative expression: Painting, drawing, building and imaginative play.
  • Sound and movement: Music, rhythm and sensory activities.
  • Connection through play: Shared experiences that encourage communication, cooperation and trust.
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Rebuilding Relationships Through Play

Sensory Play may also support children and family members reconnecting after extended periods of separation.

Through gentle, shared activities, participants have opportunities to rediscover familiarity, strengthen communication and gradually rebuild positive connections in a supportive, pressure-free environment.

Sessions are guided by the child’s comfort, readiness and individual needs, recognising that meaningful relationships develop through patience, consistency and trust.

 

How May Sensory Play Help?

Sensory Play can support:

  • Emotional awareness and self-regulation
  • Confidence, independence and resilience
  • Communication and creative expression
  • Positive relationships and family connections
  • Rebuilding familiarity and trust following separation

 

Every child is unique. Our focus is on creating a welcoming, supportive environment where children feel respected, encouraged and free to explore without pressure to perform or explain their feelings.

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Session Information

Individual child: 60 minutes – $200

Two children: 60 minutes – $250

Family session: 90 minutes – $400 (one adult and two children)

Combined services: Pricing available upon request.

Through play, children discover new ways to express themselves, connect with others and develop confidence in their own abilities.

Sensory Play is a supportive developmental and wellbeing activity. It is not a substitute for specialist assessment or evidence-based treatment of trauma or other mental health conditions.

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