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Play Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses a variety of play and creative arts techniques helping children with social or emotional difficulties to express themselves and make sense of their feelings. It enables children to develop long term coping skills and strategies instead of just short term problem solving. It is particularly suited to primary aged children where play is an important part of communication.

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Why use play in therapy? 

Play is the natural medium of self-expression for children - it’s essential for development and helps to create a secure attachment More brain centres light up in response to metaphor than any other form of communication (Levin, F 1997 and Modell, A.H 1997).

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What social and emotional difficulties can play therapy support?

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• Abuse

• Aggression

• Anxiety

• ASD, ADD, ADHD

• Attachment Issues

• Bereavement

• Bullying 

• Depression 

• Difficulties with Self-Esteem

• Domestic Abuse

• Emotional Regulation

• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties

• Family break down, separation and divorce

• Living with a disability

• Medical intervention

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Stress Management

• Trauma

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Kate is an Accredited Play Therapist with PTUK and registered member of the BACP, she  has many years of experience supporting young people and their families.