The Play Based Therapy Approach

Child-Centred Play Based Therapy uses a 

non-directive approach which draws on Humanistic Principles. This helps build a safe and trusting relationship, giving children the safe space to explore their feelings and thoughts through play at their own pace. 

To help with body awareness, coordination, and regulation, we incorporate physical and movement-based activities. Our sensory play with materials like sand, water, and play dough is particularly powerful for helping children manage their feelings and sensory needs.

Where appropriate, we incorporate more structured activities to help achieve specific goals. This might include games focused on turn-taking, improving social skills or practicing new ways of responding to challenges. We carefully select specific toys and games to make each session intentional and effective.

  We use pretend play, puppets, and stories to encourage imagination, creativity, and language development.  

Art and music based activities can be used as powerful tools for expression, helping children communicate feelings and ideas without needing words. 

Tapping into the nurturing world of plants and flowers, many children experience a sense of calm and nervous system regulation. 

We are here to listen! We believe in a family focused approach to therapy and look to strengthen your relationship with your child. We can provide coaching on different play-based techniques and structured play sessions you can use at home with your child.   

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