Toys are children's words and play is their language"

Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Journey
Through Play Therapy

It can feel difficult seeing your child struggling or unhappy. Knowing they are grappling with frustration, anger, aggression, anxiety, or fear can result in feelings of helplessness as the parent. Play therapy offers a compassionate and effective approach to help children work through these difficulties by fostering their development and healing. In a safe and nurturing environment, children can express themselves, process their experiences, and build essential coping skills. By working together, we can better understand your child’s struggles and create a plan to support them in the best way.

Welcome!

My name is Ateka Azam. I am a play therapist specialising in working with children aged 3-13 in Edinburgh. I offer understanding and respect of the unique cultural context’s children come from. I work with children that have a range of difficulties, offering them a safe and supportive space to explore their feelings.

Certified Play Therapist

I am a Certified Play Therapist (National University of Ireland, Galway) registered with Play Therapy UK (PTUK). I am also an experienced Primary School Teacher (PGDE Edinburgh University). All my clinical work is supervised by a Clinical Supervisor in accordance with PTUK’s standards. I hold a full PVG Disclosure and Professional Liabilities Insurance.