PLAY THERAPY

 Playful Progress, Real Results

Play therapy can be a powerful tool for helping children, teens and adults to overcome challenges, develop essential life skills, and foster emotional well-being.

Play therapy is a valuable and evidence-based approach that can help individuals, cope with various emotional and behavioural challenges. It recognises that play is a natural medium through which individuals of various ages express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

 

Why Choose Play Therapy

Behavioural Support

Play therapy provides a non-threatening medium for individuals to express complex emotions, facilitating communication and self-awareness.

Emotional Regulation

Through guided play, individuals learn to regulate and manage their emotions, fostering emotional resilience.

Developmentally Appropriate

Play therapy allows communication of emotions and experiences in a way that is developmentally appropriate.

Enhanced Communication

Play therapy enhances verbal and non-verbal communication skills, improving interpersonal relationships.

Coping Skills Development

Children, teens, and adults can learn and practice effective coping strategies through play therapy, improving overall well-being.

Trauma Processing

Play therapy can help individuals, especially children, process and cope with traumatic experiences by reenacting and exploring them in a controlled and safe setting.

Because sometimes, the best conversations happen without words.

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Trudy Gets Her Confidence Back!

Trudy shares her personal experiences of how play therapy supported not just her son Cooper who was experiencing big meltdowns, but the whole family. Trudy shares her experience of getting a late diagnosis of Autism and how that influences her experiences and relationships. She discovers that both herself and her son having Autism has brought them closer.

 

FAQ

  • Play therapy is commonly associated with children, but can benefit individuals of all ages.

  • Play therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, grief, behavioural challenges, social difficulties, and more. It provides a versatile platform for addressing various emotional and psychological concerns.

  • Play therapy may be suitable if you or your child is experiencing challenges in emotional expression, behaviour, or interpersonal relationships. Consultation with a play therapist can help determine if this approach aligns with your needs.

  • Yes, parents involvement can be an integral part of play therapy, especially for children. Therapists may collaborate with adults to better understand the child's environment and provide support at home.