Play Therapy
Play therapy utilises play and creative activities as a means for the young person to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions. In a safe and supportive environment, a trained play therapist observes and interacts with the young person 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.
An initial consultation with the parent or caregiver will be offered to explore the young person’s strengths and difficulties. This information will be captured through discussion and a standardised questionnaire.
A block of six play therapy sessions will be offered to the young person with a period of review after the final session to determine if further sessions would be beneficial.
therapy can provide several benefits to young people who may be experiencing emotional, behavioral or psychological challenges. Play therapy can support:
- Communication skills
- Emotional expression
- Emotional regulation
- Insight and awareness
- Parent and child relationships
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Self-esteem
- Stress reduction
- Trauma processing
Our Fees
£100
Play Therapy Session
👋 Welcome back to our Monday `M` series! This week, `M` is for Motivational Goals! 🎯
Whether you`re aiming to reduce stress, build confidence, or improve routines - your `why` matters.
Approach goals often help us stay motivated longer than avoidance goals ✅
#MotivationalGoals #ApproachGoals #Values #MentalHealth #TheEdinburghPractice
June 2-6 is Dieticians Week! 🥗
🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, our Dietician Karen Brereton answers:
What are dietetic services❓
Watch the reel to find out more. For more information about dietetic services at The Edinburgh Practice, visit:
https://edinburghpractice.com/service/dietetics/
#DW2025 #dietitian #dietetics
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
👋 Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This week, M is for Masculinity & Mental Health.
Men`s mental health is often overlooked - not because it`s less important, but because it`s less talked about. Deep-rooted societal expectations can cause men to hide their feelings and stay silent but it`s so important to challenge these expectations!
Let`s keep breaking the stigma around men`s mental health. If you`re struggling, you are not alone - and you don`t have to go through it alone either! 💛
#MentalHealthAwareness #MensMentalHealth #ToxicMasculinity #EndTheStigma #TheEdinburghPractice
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🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, our Practice Manager Kelly Alexander answers:
What is TEP’s prescription process❓
Watch the reel to find out more. Log into the client portal to access the Request a Prescription form: https://edinburghpractice.com/portal/
#psychiatry #prescriptions
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
Welcome back to our Monday ‘M’ series! This week, ‘M’ is for Multidisciplinary Team! 🧠💬🎨🧩
At The Edinburgh Practice, care is never one size fits all - and that is where the strength of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) comes in. An MDT beings together professionals from different specialties to provide holistic, joined-up support tailored to each person’s unique needs.
👩⚕️ Clinical Psychologists
🧑⚕️ Psychiatrists
🗣 Speech & Language Therapists
🎭 Play Therapists
🎨 Art Therapists
🧩 Occupational Therapists
📚 Educational Psychologists
🏉 Sports Psychologists
🥗 Dieticians
Each clinician sees the person through a different lens — and together, we collaborate to develop comprehensive, personalised care plans. Mental health is complex — your support should be too 💛
#MultidisciplinaryTeam #MDT #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #TheEdinburghPractice
This week’s #FridayFAQ is ‘What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?’
We are sharing a deeply honest and personal blog written by one of our clients about their experience with RSD – often linked with ADHD and autism that can make rejection (including perceived rejection) feel overwhelming. They have generously allowed us to share their story in the hope that it will help others feel less alone.
You can read the full blog on our website (link in bio!) We’d also love to hear your thoughts and if any part of this resonates with you 💛
#RSD #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria #NeurodivergentVoices #ADHDAwareness #AutismAcceptance #TheEdinburghPractice
Team TEP is taking on the @edinburghmarathonfestival Hairy Haggis Team Relay this Sunday, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Best of luck to Madeline, Georgia, Helen and Kelly as they hit the course! We’re running to raise funds for our partner charity, @crusescotland, which provides vital support for those affected by bereavement. 💛🌈
Please support us by donating through our JustGiving page (link in bio). Every contribution makes a difference! ✨🙏
Last week was Mental Health Awareness week! 💚
Team TEP got together every weekday to partake in an activity that boosts mental health, including Art Therapy, good nutrition, exercise, nature, and socialising. Each day, we posted a reel of a TEP clinician explaining the benefits of the activity. 🎨🥑 🚴♂️🌳☕️
Scroll through the post to see pictures of Mental Health Awareness week at The Edinburgh Practice.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
It’s Friday in Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚
Today, we’re all getting together to have a chat over coffee and cake. 🍰
Watch the reel to hear our Founder and Clinical Director Dr Fiona Wilson talk about socialising and mental health.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #socialising #TheEdinburghPractice
It’s Thursday in Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚
Today, went on a guided nature walk through Holyrood Park with rangers from Historic Scotland.
Watch the reel to hear Clinical Psychologist Maddison Campbell talk about the mental health benefits of nature. 🌳🦌🦋🌻
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #nature #TheEdinburghPractice
It’s Wednesday in Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚
Today, we’re doing a yoga session together. Watch the reel to hear Clinical Psychologist Madeline Dykes talk about the mental health benefits of exercise. 🏋🏿♀️ 🏃♀️ 🚴♂️
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #healthymindbody #yoga #TheEdinburghPractice
We are back for Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚
Today, we’re coming together to enjoy a mindful and healthy lunch. Tune in as our dietician, Karen explains how good nutrition support both your body and your mind. 🍓🥕🥑🌿
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #Nutrition #HealthyEating #TheEdinburghPractice
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚
This year’s theme is the importance of community. The TEP team are coming together every day this week to partake in activities that support our mental health.
Today, we are going to have an art therapy session with our Art Therapist Ella Davies. Watch the reel to hear Ella talk about the benefits of art therapy. 🎨🖌️
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity #ArtTherapy
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, we answer:
What is TEP up to during Mental Health Awareness Week ❓
This year’s theme is community. Every workplace is a small community and so are we! Each weekday next week, we’ll do an activity together that boosts mental health, along with a post from one of clinicians explaining the benefits.
Scroll through the post for more information.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice
Welcome back to our ‘M’ series! This week, ‘M’ is for #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek!
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a campaign organised by @perinatalmhpartnership and is dedicated to talking about mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy 🤰
The Perinatal Mental Health Partnership conducted a survey which showed that women do not feel listened to concerning their mental health in parenthood. This week especially, it’s important to highlight the power of women knowing it is okay to express their needs, feelings and experiences related to their mental wellbeing 🌸
Let’s talk about postnatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma and the importance of early support. Whether you’re a new mum, expecting, or supporting someone who is - your mental health matters 💛💫
#MaternalMHMatters #MumsMatter #PerinatalMentalHealth #MMHAW
