How can Play Therapy help?
Play Therapy provides a safe space to help children express and work through emotions, experiences and difficulties in a way that feels natural to them.
Play Therapy can often feel less intimidating or judgmental to children than simply conversation, as play is a medium that children are used to and comfortable with. The therapist uses toys, games, puppets, sand, drawing, arts and crafts, storytelling, and other activities to understand the child’s experiences and support their emotional development.
Take a look at ‘my approach’ to see a bit more about what happens in play therapy sessions with me.
Who can benefit from Play Therapy?
Play therapy can support children who are experiencing emotional, social, behavioural, or developmental challenges. Through the natural language of play, children can express feelings and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
Play therapy may be helpful for children who are:
Feeling anxious, worried, or lacking confidence
Struggling with big emotions such as anger, sadness, or frustration
Experiencing family changes, such as separation, divorce, or bereavement
Finding it difficult to make or maintain friendships
Displaying challenging behaviour at home or school
Coping with trauma, loss, or other difficult life experiences
Living with additional needs, including neurodivergence, where emotional support would be beneficial
Play therapy provides a safe, consistent space where children can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop healthy coping strategies, and build emotional resilience. Every child is unique, and therapy is tailored to their individual needs, helping them thrive both at home and in school.