Play Therapy
What is Play Therapy?
During play therapy children play out their thoughts, feelings, experiences and trauma. Children aged 3 to 12 are given the safe space to process and master painful or fearful experiences. So rather than children having to explain with words what is troubling them, they play to communicate their feelings. Play therapy sessions are child-led and non directive.
When to refer?
Parents, caregivers, and professionals may consider a referral when a child’s emotions or behaviours begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, or overall well-being.
Because children often communicate through behaviour rather than words, play therapy can be especially effective when emotional struggles are difficult to articulate.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis.
Early support is often easier and more effective.
The Play THerapy Process
1. Invited in for a face to face parent meeting.
2. Professionals meeting.
3. Intro session for your child
4. Play Therapy sessions begin.
5. Midway Review.
6. Play Therapy sessions continue
7. Review
8.. Either Play therapy sessions will continue or there will be a planned and structured ending.
9. A comprehensive report will be written.