We support children and their families through approaches that are holistic, child-centred, and grounded in understanding. Our work focuses on supporting children to express themselves through play, while supporting parents in making sense of their child’s emotional world.
We know that play is essential for children to develop physically, emotionally and socially. Play fosters imagination and creativity and encourages confidence and concentration.
Play Therapy (or Special Time as it is referred to with the children) is a structured, theoretically based approach to therapy whereby the child’s natural means of expression, play, is used as a therapeutic method to assist him/her in coping with emotional stress or trauma. Using play, rather than relying on ‘talk’ allows the child to manipulate the world on a smaller scale, something that cannot be done in the child’s everyday environment.
Play Therapy is suitable for children aged 4 – 12 years old (or developmentally equivalent).
If you or your child’s teacher has identified that your child may benefit from the one-to-one support, Play Therapy can help children who are experiencing a wide variety of difficulties including:
Your child’s Play Therapist will have a large selection of play materials from which your child may choose. These may include art and craft materials, dressing up props, sand and water, clay, small figures and animals, musical instruments, puppets and books. The Play Therapist will enable your child to use these resources to express him or herself without having to provide verbal explanations.
Parent (Filial Play) Coaching is a research-based approach in guiding parents to support their child/children at home. This program aims to provide parents with the skills and techniques tailored to the parents’ needs that can be implemented at home through play. The coach will work on skills with parents on a weekly basis and ask parents to set up play sessions with their child 10 minutes a day to work on such skills.
The coaching is parent-led as we believe that there is no ‘one size fits all’ for parenting.
Parents that may benefit from filial coaching are parents of children from 0 – 18 years who feel that they are facing difficulties with their child’s emotional regulation, behaviours and/ or their connection with parents.
Parents of children under 4 years old where the child has experienced a difficult situation such as loss/bereavement, emotional dysregulation, separation anxiety are encouraged to join Parent (Filial Play) Coaching rather than Play Therapy.
We offer opportunities for professionals working with children to deepen their practice through supervision, training, and access to a thoughtfully prepared therapeutic space.
Clinical Supervision is offered for play therapists and creative arts therapists seeking a reflective and supportive space for their work. It is an opportunity to thoughtfully explore client processes, deepen therapeutic understanding, and remain grounded in ethical and responsive practice.
Supervision sessions are collaborative and paced to support both professional growth and personal reflection, with attention to the unique relational nature of working with children.
We offer professional development training and workshops designed to support those working with children and families. These sessions focus on practical understanding, reflective learning, and meaningful application in real-world settings. Workshops are tailor-made to the organizations’ needs.
Our professionals are available both on-site and at the organization, whether it be in schools, hospitals and other clinical settings.
Workshops may be developed in collaboration with partners, such as our recent work with PIP Solutions Training & Consultancy (UK), and are tailored to meet the needs of different professional groups. Selected workshops may also offer continued professional development (CPD) points or certificates, where applicable. For updates on upcoming training and workshops, please visit our Facebook page.
A thoughtfully prepared environment designed to support therapeutic work with children. Our play therapy rooms are created with care, intention, and an understanding of what both practitioners and young clients need to feel safe, comfortable, and engaged.
The play therapy rooms are available for professionals working with children and families, including play therapists, child therapists, speech therapists, and related practitioners who are looking for a suitable and supportive environment for their sessions.
Creative Corner is designed as a calm, child-centered environment where therapeutic work can unfold naturally. The space reflects a balance of structure and flexibility, allowing children to explore, express, and engage at their own pace within a setting that feels safe and welcoming.
The play therapy rooms are equipped with a range of child-friendly materials and furnishings that support therapeutic play and interaction. This includes carefully selected toys, creative materials, and comfortable seating for both children and adults.
