What is play therapy?
Play therapy uses play and creative activities to help a young person express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. In a safe, supportive environment, a trained play therapist observes and interacts with your child during play sessions, using toys, games, and art materials to help them work through difficulties or emotional challenges.
Play therapy can be particularly effective in helping young people communicate and cope with difficult experiences or emotional struggles.
Stage 1: getting started
We’ll offer an initial consultation with you as the parent or caregiver, to explore your child’s strengths and difficulties. This is gathered through discussion and a standardised questionnaire.
Play therapy is available for children from age 4.
Stage 2: your block of sessions
Your child will be offered a block of six play therapy sessions.
After the final session, we’ll review progress together to decide whether further sessions would be beneficial.
Play therapy is designed to support:
– Communication skills
– Emotional expression
– Emotional regulation
– Insight and awareness
Our Fees
£100
Play Therapy Session
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FAQs
Play therapy is a form of therapy that uses play and creative activities to help young people express their thoughts and feelings. Through toys, games, and art, children can explore and work through emotional or behavioural challenges in a safe and supportive environment.
Play therapy is available for children from 4 years of age. It can be particularly helpful for young people who may find it difficult to express themselves verbally or who are going through emotional or psychological challenges.
The process begins with an initial consultation with a parent or caregiver to understand the child’s needs. This is followed by a block of six therapy sessions, with a review at the end to decide if further support would be beneficial.
Play therapy can help improve communication, emotional expression and regulation, self-esteem, and problem-solving skills. It can also support children in processing trauma, reducing stress, and building stronger relationships.
If you would like to book an appointment or assessment, please complete and submit a referral form. If you would like to get in contact for more information or advice please complete the form on our contact us page and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
