Play Therapy has proved to be effective with people of all ages, helping to address adversity and trauma arising from many different circumstances. Children use play as their main communication to express their feelings and deal with emotional problems.
Playing with a skilled and qualified play therapist brings additional healing through the trust and acceptance embedded in the relationship between therapist and child.
Every child is unique and special so play therapy sessions at The Windfall Centre are non-directive; allowing the child to lead the play which the therapist follows closely; sometimes playing with the child (by invitation), sometimes carefully observing the child’s play and themes. Occasionally more structured activities are included to help children look at specific concerns or if they become stuck with a difficult problem.