Child and Play Therapy
Supporting children through therapy and play
Children experience the world differently from adults, and they express their inner world differently too. Our Child and Play Therapy service is designed specifically for children and adolescents, offering a safe, nurturing space where they can process their emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience at their own pace.
Child Therapy
We work with children and teenagers facing a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, family transitions, school difficulties, low self-esteem, and social struggles. Our therapists draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy, and psychodynamic methods, tailored to each child's age, personality, and needs. Parents are treated as active partners throughout the process.
Play Therapy
For younger children (typically aged 5 to 12) who are not yet able to articulate their feelings verbally, play becomes the language of therapy. Through carefully guided play, our therapists help children communicate what they cannot say in words, whether that is grief and loss, anger, fear, family change, or trauma. Play therapy can be used as a primary treatment or alongside other approaches.
What sessions look like
Sessions typically last 45 to 50 minutes. Depending on the child's age and presenting concerns, a session may involve:
- Child-led and structured play with selected toys and games
- Art, drawing, and creative expression
- Psychological board games and role play
- Talk-based therapy for older children and teens
- Parent guidance and family involvement
Who we work with
- Children and adolescents (ages 3 and up)
- Children experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or behavioural difficulties
- Children navigating trauma, grief, divorce, or major life changes
- Teens struggling with identity, self-esteem, social relationships, or academic pressure
- Families seeking guidance on how to support their child at home
