Hi! I am Elmarie Joubert

Play therapist | Montessori Teacher | Wellness Counselor

I still remember the day I decided to become a play therapist. I was working with children at a Montessori school in Singapore. More and more, I’d been struck with how little we as teachers could do to support children emotionally within the classroom space. There wasn’t enough time to give each child the one-on-one attention they needed. And they needed it. 

As a parent reading this, I don’t have to tell you what it’s like for our kids in the modern world. So many children are struggling with anxiety, depression, learning and concentration issues. So many are falling behind because they aren’t being given the tools to navigate life with emotional regulation. 

With 15 years of combined experience in education and play therapy, I can tell you that children heal through play. I see it every day in my practice. 

You’ll want to know a bit more about my unique expertise…

My background includes training in Play Therapy, Psychology, Teaching, Montessori, and Genetics. Play Therapy is my absolute passion and main focus. But I’ve also owned my baby playgroup and Montessori preschool. Worked closely with adopted children and I have experience teaching at both primary and secondary schools. I’ve also home-schooled my daughters for 12 years and still going, I have seen it all (which is why one of my core values is no judgment, ever). My training at the University of Pretoria included Psychology and Genetics. I worked as a Geneticist at the very beginning of my career and although I don’t use it much in my Play Therapy work, it helps me to align with your children’s doctors and therapists when it comes to a holistic healing protocol. 

I can’t wait to have you over to my playroom! Send me an email or give me a call and come and witness first hand the magic that will unfold for your child.