What is Play Therapy?

After the initial referral email, I will respond within 48 hours to arrange an initial meeting/phone call. We’ll discuss the holistic approach, goals and expectations and costs, then sessions will start soon over. Usually, sessions run once a week for 40 minutes (single session) or 1 hour group session, (I can also offer 30 minutes if necessary). There is a minimum of a 12 week block, with an additional 3 sessions which are used for the preparation of the ending of therapy, meaning a total of 15 sessions.

Pricing

For an SDQ score of 11-21 it is £50 a session.

For an SDQ score of 22+ it is £70 a session.

For a group session it is £150.

Please get in touch for further information.

The parent will have shared their hopes, goals and expectations pre-therapy which will allow myself to implement resources and approaches to make these goals more achievable for the child and their family. During the session I will follow the axline‘s pedagogy into our therapy sessions to foster and empathetic environment to explore their experiences in a safe and non judgemental space. In addition to implementing axline‘s principles in therapy, I will adhere to the ethical guidelines outlined by PT UK ensuring the protection and wellbeing of children in my care. Upholding ethical considerations is crucial as it establishes trust, maintains professional standards, safeguards confidentiality and ultimately promotes the welfare of clients. 

Please be aware that throughout the process of therapy the child’s behaviour may change. It can be stationary, get better or regress. Emotional outbursts can sometimes be a part of the process due to the child trying to process emotions that may have been previously subdued.

The last session will be a celebration of the journey that the child has been on throughout all of our sessions. The child can pick how they want to celebrate their journey, or if they are struggling with what to choose we usually decorate a vibrant plant pot and plant a sunflower seed as a metaphor for reminding the child about their growth.

Even when the sessions have come to an end, if you are in need of any further advice or support, don’t hesitate to get in touch.