Welcome to
Dr Play
Meet Dr. Kate Renshaw, also known as Dr Play. A Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor™ with a passion for human connection, and flourishing and wellbeing.
Play is Powerful
Dr. Kate Renshaw is a play advocate who aims to change the way we think about play. With years of research and hands-on Play Therapy experience, she’s discovered a simple but meaningful truth: play isn’t just for kids, it’s essential for everyone.
Through play, children form relationships, express their emotions, process challenges, and build strong foundations for lifelong development - all while engaging through their natural method of communication!
Pathways for Growth
Transforming play into a meaningful pathway for connections, healing, learning, and emotional development.
Community Through Connection
Strengthening families, schools and communities through playful relationships that support growth and resilience.
Play that Matters
Dr. Kate Renshaw blends her deep expertise in psychology, play therapy, art therapy, and adult education with playful, evidence informed approaches that helps reframe how we see play - not just as nice-to-have, but as a vital element of connection and growth.
Unique Specialisation in Child and Family Play Therapy Methods
Dr. Renshaw's distinctive training in play therapy and filial therapy creates a powerful combination that addresses healing from multiple angles.
Research-Grounded Approach to Lasting Therapeutic Impact
Dr. Renshaw implements interventions grounded in rigorous research and demonstrated outcomes,
while actively contributing to the field through her own research.
Specialised Applications Across Diverse Populations and Platforms
Dr. Renshaw's multifaceted expertise encompasses direct therapeutic work with individual children and families, group interventions, and specialized training for teachers and educational staff.
Dr Play: The Podcast
Get ready to rethink play. In this fun and insightful podcast, Dr. Kate ‘aka’ Dr Play dives into the world of play, why it matters, how it helps, and what it really looks like in action. Each episode features engaging conversations with educators, psychologists, parents, and other play champions, all sharing their stories, research, and tips on how to make play a powerful part of everyday life.
Coming Soon: Hello Elephant Mumma!
Dr. Kate’s new book is almost here - and it’s one for the bookshelf! Created for mums, and caregivers, this book blends playful storytelling with tools for expectant parents to start forming playful connections with their unborn baby.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone who believes in the power of playful relationships, this is the book. To give your friend, co-worker, or loved one when they tell you they are having a baby!
Discover Dr. Kate's Expertise
Explore personalised consultations and services tailored to your unique needs with Dr. Kate Renshaw.
