Play Therapy
Ages 3 years – 12 years
Working on the inside world to better connect with the outside world
Why Choose Play Therapy?
Play Therapy uses play as the communication tool between the child and their therapist. It is a form of childhood counselling that allows children to use play as an expression of their emotions and problem solve in a non confrontational mode of interaction. This allows children to change behaviours and understand themselves better. Play Therapy can assist with:
Life Transitions (Changing Schools, Divorce)
Aggressive Behaviours
Trauma
Accepting Diagnoses (Neurodiversity)
Bullying & Peer Relationships
Attachment Concerns
Worries and Fears
Low Self Esteem
Grief
Strengthening Family Connection
Client Pathway Consult
Here we discuss in depth the behaviours you observe in your child and get an understanding of how your future self would like to relate to your child.
Create Therapy Plan
We outline both a goal and symptom objective so you can see increases in positive behaviour and decreases in negative symptoms.
Play Therapy Sessions
Child only sessions where the child uses the play room to work through their inner conflicts in partnership with their therapist.
Parent Partnership Consults
Parent only sessions where the therapist discusses progress and growth. The therapist works in partnership with the parent to learn new language and ways of being with their child.