Who I Work With
Support for children and the adults around them.
I work with children who may be struggling to make sense of their feelings, navigate relationships, or cope with life transitions, and I support the adults around them to better understand and respond to these experiences.
- Anxiety, worries, or low mood
- Emotional outbursts or behavioural changes
- Difficulties with regulation or overwhelm
- Attachment or relationship difficulties
- Developmental differences including ASD, ADHD, or learning needs
- Social or peer challenges
- Life transitions such as starting school or family changes
- Grief, loss, or significant life events
- Low confidence or self-esteem
- Challenges expressing feelings or being understood
If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right step, you’re welcome to get in touch to talk things through.
What Play Therapy Is
A developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed therapeutic approach.
Play therapy is a developmentally appropriate form of psychotherapy that uses play as the primary medium of communication. Grounded in child development, attachment theory, and relational neuroscience, it enables children to express and process internal experiences through symbolism, metaphor, and interaction.
Within a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship, play therapy supports emotional regulation, integration of experience, and developmental growth, particularly for children who may not yet have the verbal capacity to articulate their inner world.
How Play Therapy Works
A safe, structured, and child-led process.
Play therapy takes place in a safe and thoughtfully prepared environment, where children are supported to express themselves through play. The therapist follows the child’s lead, allowing the child to communicate in ways that feel natural and manageable for them.
Through a consistent and attuned therapeutic relationship, the child begins to explore feelings, process experiences, and develop greater emotional regulation. Over time, this supports increased confidence, resilience, and more secure relationships.
The process is both child-led and clinically guided, meaning the therapist holds clear boundaries and therapeutic intention while allowing the child’s needs and pace to shape the work.
What to Expect for Parents
A supportive process for both you and your child.
The process usually begins with an initial parent consultation to understand your child’s needs, history, and current challenges. This is an opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, and explore whether play therapy is the right fit.
Your child will then attend regular play therapy sessions in a safe and consistent space. Sessions are child-led, allowing your child to express themselves through play at their own pace, while being supported by a trained therapist.
Regular check-ins with parents are an important part of the process. These provide space to reflect on progress, share insights, and support you in responding to your child’s needs at home. Therapy works best as a collaborative process, where both the child and the adults around them feel supported.
When to Consider Play Therapy
Noticing when extra support may help.
It can be helpful to consider play therapy if your child is:
- Feeling anxious, worried, or low in mood
- Showing changes in behaviour such as withdrawal, aggression, or difficulty listening
- Struggling with emotional regulation or becoming easily overwhelmed
- Finding it hard to express feelings or communicate their needs
- Experiencing challenges with friendships or relationships
- Going through a significant life change such as separation, a move, or a new sibling
- Coping with grief, loss, or a difficult experience
- Presenting with developmental differences and needing additional emotional support
You don’t need to wait until things feel severe. Early support can make a meaningful difference.
If you’re unsure, you’re welcome to get in touch to talk through your concerns.
