Frequently Asked Questions

Sessions are weekly and last for forty-five minutes.

The child leads the session and plays with the toys they feel drawn to. The play therapist provides an environment of safety, acceptance, empathy and understanding. The therapist develops a trusting and positive relationship with the child, which allows them to feel safe enough to express their thoughts and feelings using the materials in the playroom. 

Everything the child says or does stays in the room unless the therapist feels the child is not safe and they need to inform an appropriate adult, however the client will be made aware of this. 

The therapist keeps a close focus on the child, occasionally verbally tracking their movements and reflecting back any feelings that are noticed. In doing this the therapist supports the child to make sense of their own emotions and feels able to take control of their own decision making for healthy growth and development. 

A minimum  of 12 sessions will be allocated to the child at first. Some children will respond to a short intervention and 12  sessions will be sufficient. Other children may need more sessions or even sessions long term, depending on the nature of the difficulties presenting in the child.