Play Therapy 

Play Therapy is predominantly non-directive which emphasizes empowering the child. Within sessions the child chooses how to spend the time. Non-directive play therapy is based on Carl Rogers’ person-centred therapy along with theories of child development, including attachment theory.

The ‘Play’ in Play Therapy is not trivial: it is the distinctive, therapeutic use of role-play, toys, blocks, dolls, puppets, games, sand-tray stories, clay, drawing, painting, dance or movement, therapeutic stories, and music. Through these expressive media, a child can identify feelings. They can also convey what has happened to them or what is bothering them and how they feel about these events in their lives.

Play therapy is a highly effective way of helping children who are: Dealing with parental conflict or separation; experiencing self-esteem issues or emotional difficulties such as anxiety; trauma, or loss. Play therapy is also a proven support for children with neurodiverse conditions such as: ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Dyscalculia. Outcomes of attending sessions are an increase in coping skills, and improved behaviours such as those listed here: