Connect & Play Counselling and Consulting
Offering counselling for children, youth & their families through play in the Okanagan & online.
Parenting doesn’t come with a guidebook, and the endless stream of advice can feel overwhelming. You’re left to navigate the highs and lows—often in isolation.
Parenting can be filled with moments of joy, but it can also bring feelings of shame and doubt. Wondering if you’re enough. Searching for answers.
I’m here to help you quiet the noise and reconnect with the parent you want to be. Together, we’ll explore what works for your family and create space for your children or teens to show up as their true selves.
You’re not alone. Let’s find your voice and strengthen your connection as a family.
Take the first step—schedule a consultation today.
Parenting is hard. You don’t have to do it alone.
Kimberly Embleton RSW, MSW
Kimberly is a Registered Social Worker & Certified Synergetic Play Therapist based in Vernon, British Columbia. She has a passion for child/youth advocacy & believes in a team approach when it comes to supporting individuals & families. Kimberly strives to empower families and encourages them to parent in a way that aligns with their own values/beliefs while integrating current understanding of neuroscience & child development. Kimberly works primarily as a child centred, child-led therapist which means children/youth decide what they want the therapeutic relationship to look like.
Why Play Therapy?
Play Therapy gives children and youth a way to express their emotions and experiences when words feel too hard. Play is often called a child’s language, and in therapy, it becomes a tool for healing and growth.
In a safe and supportive environment, a trained play therapist uses art, toys, and games to help individuals process emotions and challenges. This approach promotes self-awareness, confidence, and emotional regulation, empowering children and youth to better navigate life.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, Play Therapy doesn’t require verbal communication. It’s a great fit for individuals who express themselves through movement, creativity, and play.
Could Play Therapy be right for your child? Let’s explore together.
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to answer any questions you may have and assess fit for services.
“It takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain, unless it is done in play, in which case it only takes 10-20 repetitions. ”
— Karyn Purvis
