“Toys are the children’s words & play is their language.”
Garry L. Landreth, Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship
WHAT IS PLAY THERAPY?
Play therapy is a powerful, evidence-based method to connect with the creative, non-verbal aspects of children and work therapeutically with them.
Play therapy allows children to grow and develop. It helps them express their thoughts and feelings, regulates their behaviour, and helps them to practice and master new skills.
WHY PLAY THERAPY?
Play is the natural language of children.
It can be difficult for children to express their thoughts and emotions verbally. When we provide the safety, time, and space for children to play, they can comfortably express their inner world using symbolic language.
Each therapy session provides the opportunity for your child to safely share their needs, wants, and wishes while developing alternative coping skills and strategies.
WHO CAN PLAY THERAPY HELP?
Angelique provides play therapy for children between the ages of 3 and 10.
Play therapy is an effective intervention for children facing challenges such as:
Emotion regulation
Social skills & peer relationships
Bullying
Low self esteem & confidence
School difficulties
Trauma
Attachment
Anxiety & phobias
Selective Mutism
Grief & loss
Family separation & divorce
Sibling rivalry
Chronic illness
Developmental delays
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADD/ADHD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I tell my child before they come to play therapy?
How long and frequent are the play therapy sessions?
What clothes should my child wear? Do you have more questions? Find our carer information sheet and answers to commonly asked questions here.