It is in playing and only in playing that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality, and it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self."
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One-to-One Play Therapy
One-to-one play therapy provides individualised support for children facing a range
of emotional and behavioural challenges. In these sessions, I work directly with your
child in a private, safe environment, using play-based techniques tailored to their
unique needs. This approach allows for a deep, personalised exploration of issues
such as anxiety, trauma, ASD, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties and others.
Through activities like role-playing, art, and storytelling, your child can express their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work through personal challenges at their own pace.
One-to-one play therapy is ideal for addressing specific issues in a focused and supportive manner, fostering significant personal growth and emotional healing.
Through activities like role-playing, art, and storytelling, your child can express their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work through personal challenges at their own pace.
One-to-one play therapy is ideal for addressing specific issues in a focused and supportive manner, fostering significant personal growth and emotional healing.
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Group Play Therapy
Group play therapy offers a collaborative environment where children with similar
difficulties come together. In these sessions, children participate in structured
activities and discussions that focus on common challenges such as social skills,
anxiety, or grief.
For example, a group might consist of children dealing with social anxiety, allowing them to practice and improve their social interactions in a supportive setting. Similarly, a group of children who have experienced loss can work through their feelings and learn to manage their emotions.
This format not only helps children feel less isolated but also promotes the development of empathy, communication skills, and peer relationships. By engaging with others facing similar issues, children can gain new perspectives and build a sense of community and support.
For example, a group might consist of children dealing with social anxiety, allowing them to practice and improve their social interactions in a supportive setting. Similarly, a group of children who have experienced loss can work through their feelings and learn to manage their emotions.
This format not only helps children feel less isolated but also promotes the development of empathy, communication skills, and peer relationships. By engaging with others facing similar issues, children can gain new perspectives and build a sense of community and support.
One-to-One & Group Play Therapy Support:
Emotional Regulation
- Managing and expressing emotions in a healthy way
- Reducing anxiety and fear
- Coping with sadness and depression
Behavioural Issues
- Addressing aggressive or defiant behaviour
- Reducing impulsivity and hyperactivity
- Improving attention and focus
Social Skills
- Enhancing communication and interaction skills
- Building and maintaining friendships
- Developing empathy and understanding others
Trauma and Grief
- Processing traumatic experiences
- Coping with loss and bereavement
- Healing from abuse or neglect
Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Building self-worth and self-acceptance
- Overcoming shyness and social anxiety
- Encouraging independence and self-reliance
Family Dynamics
- Improving parent-child relationships
- Facilitating better communication within the family
- Addressing family conflicts and changes (e.g., divorce, relocation)
Developmental Issues
- Supporting children with developmental delays
- Enhancing motor skills and coordination
- Promoting cognitive development and problem-solving skills
School-Related Issues
- Coping with academic stress and pressures
- Addressing school refusal or avoidance
- Improving classroom behaviour and performance
Life Transitions
- Adjusting to new siblings or blended families
- Adapting to changes in living situations
- Managing the impact of moving or changing schools
Additional & Neurodiverse Needs Support
- Providing tailored support for children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other special needs
- Enhancing adaptive and functional skills
- Promoting social and emotional development
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