Play Therapy
Play Therapy is one of the most effective therapeutic interventions that allows children aged 4-12 to explore their inner thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a vivd and metaphorical way. Just as adults talk about their challenges, children use play and creativity – their primary language – to express themselves.
In the Play Room..
Age-appropriate mediums such as art, music, sand and various other creative mediums known as the Play Therapy Toolkit are available to the child. By actively participating in non-directive play under the guidance of a trained Play Therapist children can examine their inner world within a safe, nurturing and non-judgemental setting.
The development of a trusting relationship with the therapist makes these mediums powerful tools for self-expression, providing valuable insights into the child’s inner world. This therapeutic process promotes emotional healing, resilience, coping stratergies, and internal growth and understanding.
Play Therapy is a holistic approach that not only supports the child’s healing but empowers families and other professionals around the child to communicate and connect on a deeper level, fostering long-lasting positive change.
Play Therapy Can Support:
- Anxiety, fear, stress, trauma, phobias or withdrawn behaviour
- Lack of concentration, confidence and/or self-esteem, negative self-talk
- Divorce, bereavement or family separation
- Attachment, regression and relationship difficulties
- Looked after and fostered children
- Friendship difficulties - including bullying or being bullied
- Neurodivergent children (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc)
- Physical, emotional, sexual abuse or Neglect
- Identifying Unment Needs Resulting in Behavioural Concerns
- Anger / aggressive, controlling behaviour
- Social Concerns and Boundaries
- Identifying Sensory Based Dysregulation
- Poor self-regulation
- Communication, developmental and behavioural delays or difficulties
- Learning and achievement of academic potential
Availability & Location
I am open to collaborating with schools to create an in-house therapeutic service for their students on a half-day or full-day basis.
I am based in NW11 on Fridays for private sessions and have some availability to travel to schools in N/NW London to provide therapy sessions.
Please Contact for more information on school-based sessions and to provide location.
To enquire about sessions and availability in NW11 please contact through Psychology Today.
