Play therapy is a therapeutic method of Psychotherapy for children aged 3 to 12 years of age that explores a child’s natural means of expression to help them cope in their world. It is a clinical therapy aimed at supporting mental health needs and developmental difficulties and is beneficial for children who may be experiencing the following:

• Parental conflict, separation or divorce

• Coping with big emotions

• Issues with self esteem and anxiety

• Developmental trauma (sexual, physical or emotional abuse).

• Being adopted or being in foster care.

• Issues of loss, such as illness or death of a loved one.

• Medical issues and hospitalisations.

• Witness to domestic violence.

• Acute trauma such as an accident or disaster.

• Learning differences such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Autism.

• Physical disabilities