Play Therapy
Therapeutic support for children who may find it difficult to talk directly about their feelings, worries or experiences.
Play Therapy gives children a safe and supportive space to express themselves through play, creativity and therapeutic relationship. It can be especially helpful when children feel anxious, unsettled, angry, withdrawn, confused, or unable to explain what is happening for them.
At Abacus Psychology, our play therapy service is trauma-informed, child-centred and paced around the child’s needs. The focus is not on “playing nicely” or teaching behaviour, but on helping children communicate, process experiences and develop emotional resilience in a way that feels natural and safe for them.
How does it help?
Who Play Therapy is for?
Play Therapy may be helpful if your child:
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finds it hard to talk about feelings
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becomes overwhelmed, angry, anxious or withdrawn
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has experienced loss, separation, trauma or family change
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struggles with confidence, self-esteem or relationships
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shows distress through behaviour, avoidance or emotional outbursts
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has difficulties at school, with peers, or during transitions
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communicates more easily through play, drawing, movement or creativity