About P3

Learn more about Jodi-Maree and her four legged animal friends who put the Paws in Play, Paws, Psychotherapy.

Jodi-maree Cronin

Director
P3 Play Paws Psychotherapy and Dogz 4 Life Pty Ltd

MBBS, BmBsc, Grad Cert CCPT, Dip Counselling, Certified Facilitator of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials, Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy, Cert III in Companion Animal Services.

Jodi is a retired doctor, medical manager and adult educator who has dedicated her adult life to the service of others. Throughout her working life she has strived to be up to date, knowledgeable, approachable and is understanding of differing perspectives. After working for many years in high pressure environments she is aware of the demands and challenges of being a working parent, professional, partner as well as the impact this can have on your health and wellbeing and now enjoys a simpler life in Golden Beach.

After leaving her profession, Jodi has spent the last 6 years training Assistance Animals for individuals with life challenges and has seen firsthand the power of the human-animal bond. This combined with her desire to help others and interest in animal welfare guides her Animal Assisted Therapy practice.

Jodi is passionate about work-life balance, helping others through issues that cause them distress, supporting people with a history of trauma, helping neurodivergent and traumatised children as well as animal wisdom and animal welfare.

Jodi left school just before her 14th birthday due to social and academic challenges. She came from a low socio-economic background with a long family history of social disadvantage. Despite this, she returned to school as an adult completing both a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery. Her personal experiences with social disadvantage and trauma help to guide her empathic practice. She strongly believes that early, age appropriate, evidence-based interventions including Child Centred Play Therapy and Counselling can help individuals to work through their life challenges in a way that has meaning to them.

Meet our animal friends

Animal-assisted therapy has been proven to offer numerous benefits to individuals in need, and our three wonderful dogs, Benni the German Short Haired Pointer, Bella the Moodle, and Freya the Cavoodle, play an essential role in this therapeutic approach.

The presence of these loving and gentle animals can have a profound impact on clients’ emotional and physical well-being. Interacting with animals like Benni, Bella, and Freya can reduce anxiety, alleviate depression, and enhance overall mood. Their comforting and non-judgmental nature creates a safe and supportive environment, allowing individuals to open up and express themselves freely.

Interaction with these animals can promote relaxation, lower blood pressure, improve cognitive function, reduce agitation, promote self-regulation and reduce stress through the release of endorphins. The bond formed with our furry friends during animal-assisted therapy sessions can boost self-esteem, enhance social skills, enhance capacity for boundary setting, provide modelling of safe relationships and facilitate the development of trust and empathy.

MISS BENNI

Benni is a German Short Haired Pointer and a fully trained Assistance Dog.
She loves food a lot, walks on the beach and watching birds fly by.

PRINCESS BELLA

Bella is a Moodle princess and a fully trained Assistance Dog who loves to cuddle up and is an expert at defluffing toys!

FREYA

Freya is an energetic Cavoodle full of enthusiasm.
She loves people, treats and jumping as her legs are essentially spring loaded!

Our clinic

Conveniently situated on the stunning Sunshine Coast, our contemporary clinic can be found at 155 Landsborough Parade in Golden Beach. Easy and accessible parking is provided for your convenience. Inside, you’ll discover a comfortable waiting area where you can enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. Additionally, our clinic boasts a children’s play area and inviting therapy rooms designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

OUR WAITING ROOM

Welcome to our lovely waiting area equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, fridge, children’s play area, comfortable seating and bathroom facilities.