Changing the world one child at a time

We help children and adults discover inner healing and build self-confidence and self-awareness through play.

Why play?

Everything you have ever seen, heard, touched, tasted or felt is stored in your sub-conscious as a memory. When we experience trauma of any kind, the pain lies buried in the sub-conscious until the ego is strong enough to contain it. As the ego is strengthened thru play, these difficult memories are given a safe place to surface and be processed, bringing healing and wholeness.

Who can benefit from play?

While play can be effective in dealing with anxiety, trauma and change in people of all ages, it can also be a wonderful tool to help parents understand their child’s unique personality and find ways to communicate with them in ways they understand. Making parenting more rewarding and less stressful.

The Playroom

At Karie’s Playroom, we provide a safe space for children and adults to engage in a variety of fun activities, including sand trays, mosaics, drawing, painting and games. Through the miraculous power of play, we help each individual discover healing, wholeness and hope.

We also equip parents with tried and tested tools that they can use as they raise their children in an increasingly stressful and highly demanding world.

How many sessions will we need?

That depends on each individual child. Most children have a weekly session for 3 weeks, followed by a Parent Feedback Session and 2 sessions at the end.

What do the sessions cost?

R500 per session or R2800 for 6 session paid for upfront.

How long are sessions?

Play Sessions are 45 minutes long, and Parent Feedback Sessions are between 45 minutes and 60 minutes long.

Do I stay with my child during the session?

If your child is unable to separate comfortably without causing stress, parents may sit in for the first session until the child settles. If they are happy to come into the Playroom alone, that’s first prize!

The Miracle of Play

Stories of healing from inside Karie’s Playroom

The Miracle of Play

Sarah’s mysterious stutter

The Miracle of Play

Simon overcomes anxiety

Hello, I'm Karie!

A Parenting and Play Coach based in Durban North. Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of children and parents.

My passion for children started in my early 20’s when I served as a Sunday School teacher in my local church. I later worked as the Kids Church Director at Grace Family Church for 12 years, before completing my training at the Red Shoe Play Therapy Centre with Dr Rinda Blom.

I am the mother of three amazing girls who have grown me and graciously allowed me to make some parenting mistakes.

Starting Karie’s Playroom in 2018 has been the fulfilment of a lifelong passion to help children discover their unique God-given strengths, and support parents in raising secure, confident and resilient children.

"Karie's weekly hour with our daughter provides us, as first time parents, an in-depth understanding of her personality, preferences and aversions."

"Karie's playroom has been such a blessing to both me and my daughter. After moving from another province and uprooting our lives, my daughter struggled with the transition and settling into a new school and life here in Durban. Karen helped me as a mom identify with her anxiety and fears and she gave me the tools to help my daughter feel safe and secure."

"I approached play therapy a bit hesitantly as it seemed so childlike and felt awkward at first. But as I pressed in, I discovered the miracle of how God works in mysterious ways to overcome the barriers we put up, and through the simple art of play I learnt to face the truth and release things that kept me stuck. Karen helped me as a mom identify with her anxiety and fears and she gave me the tools to help my daughter feel safe and secure."

"We found that we were not just paying for sessions but we had found someone who not only loved but truly cared for us, even long after the session was over. Ready to share tips and coping skills. Our family will never be the same again, we are indeed changed forever but we are better for it. Most importantly, we are going to be fine."