Play and Creative Arts Therapy for Children, Young People and Families
“Birds fly, fish swim and children play.” Gary Landreth
What is Play Therapy?
“Play therapy is based upon the fact that play is the child’s natural medium of self expression….the child can ‘play out’ their feelings… just as in certain adult therapy, an individual will ‘talk out’ .” Virginia Axline
Benefits of Play Therapy
I provide a variety of media or a ‘tool kit’ of art materials and toys for the child or young person to choose from. Following the child or young person’s pace, a trusted and therapeutic relationship will build. It is from this safe and trusted place the therapy begins and from which healing and change can occur.
Children come to therapy for many different reasons. Often children won’t be able to articulate why they feel a certain way. Some might understand that they feel ‘muddly’ inside or their behaviours feel out of control and this upsets them.
Some reasons for choosing therapy as an option to support yourself or your child or young person:
Bereavement
Your child seems withdrawn and sad
Difficulty making and maintaining friendships
Lack of concentration
Behind in school
Lots of anger, impulsive and disruptive behaviours
Lots of worries
Frequent headaches, tummy aches
Doesn’t play
Difficulty sharing and co-operating
Selective mute or mute (not speaking)
Self-harming
Adoption or in foster care
To process a significant life change e.g. parents divorce, relocating
Domestic violence
Chronic health conditions (and the siblings of those with chronic health conditions)
(the list could continue, play therapy can help with any number of challenges)
Sessions are weekly, for 40 minutes with regular parent reviews. There will be no fewer than 12 sessions.
How it Works
I warmly welcome you to get in touch, book a free discovery call, or go straight to booking a session—whatever feels right for you. Sessions are held online via Zoom or in person in Fishponds, Bristol
Investment
£0 for the first no obligation phone call
£70 per 40 minute session.
£70 for each parent review (1 hour)
I offer a free, no obligation chat to find out more
Book a Free 30-minute Discovery Call
Book Play Therapy Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is play therapy?
Play therapy is a gentle, child-led way of helping children express and process their thoughts and feelings.
Children don’t always have the words to explain what’s going on inside them - but they can show us through play. Using toys, creative materials, and imagination, I support children to explore emotions safely and at their own pace.
What age range do you work with?
I work with:
🌿 babies and young children
🌿 primary and secondary school-aged children
🌿teenagers
🌿 adults and families
Each session is adapted to suit the age, needs, and personality of the individual.
What kinds of things can you help with?
I support children, young people and adults with a wide range of challenges, including:
anxiety and overwhelm
big emotions or behavioural difficulties
loss, grief or change
low confidence or self-esteem
trauma or difficult experiences
relationship or family challenges
If you're unsure whether therapy is right, we can always talk it through.
If you’re not sure where to start, that’s completely okay. We can figure it out together.
