Record #: SHA1316
Last Modified: 17 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 13 Feb 2026

Description

Description (Service)

The Play Therapist is a specially qualified and certified mental health professional who helps children and youth experiencing difficulty with their behaviour or emotions at home and school, aggression, family issues, trauma, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHA, Autism, developmental delay, self harm.

Play Therapists are Certified with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy following intensive education, training and evaluation of their clinical skills through ongoing supervision.

Services provided include the following:

  • Initial Assessment and ongoing Progress Reporting
  • Individual therapy sessions support the child in resolving psychosocial difficulties, increasing capacity and confidence, and achieving optimal growth and development
  • Parent Coaching Sessions are provided regularly, as needed.

Service Details

Hours Call for hours
Areas Served Northumberland County
Eligibility Children and youth experiencing social, emotional, behavioural difficulties 18 year(s) and under
Application Call or email for information
Languages English
Fees Service

Address and Location

Located In Community Port Hope (Municipality of)
Address & Map
205 Peter St
Port Hope, ON
Canada L1A 3V6
 
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Intersection Rose Glen Rd S and Peter St (County Rd 2)
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Useable; Washroom - unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-885-8137
E-Mail info@ncdc.ca
Website http://www.ncdc.ca
Primary Contact Clare Paterson, Executive Director; Phone: ext 212
Alternate Contact Play Therapist

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