Play Therapy Counselling in Guildford
Whatever you are feeling now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Life can be tricky sometimes and you may think that people can't understand you because of what you are going through. Sometimes you need someone to listen to you, to help you to understand what is actually happening. I can help you to walk through this journey, to find a way to a safe place which respects your values and beliefs. You can talk about any issues that bother you and explore your emotions without judgment. I have 19 years of training and experience in a broad range of topics in psychotherapy counselling and educational therapy.
Whatever you are feeling now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Life can be tricky sometimes and you may think that people can't understand you because of what you are going through. Sometimes you need someone to listen to you, to help you to understand what is actually happening. I can help you to walk through this journey, to find a way to a safe place which respects your values and beliefs. You can talk about any issues that bother you and explore your emotions without judgment. I have 19 years of training and experience in a broad range of topics in psychotherapy counselling and educational therapy.
Life can feel complicated. We all have ups and downs, but sometimes challenges become overwhelming or hard to manage alone. On the outside we may seem “fine,” yet inside feel anxious, low, or disconnected. Counselling can help you pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s happening.
I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s troubling you — whether that’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family difficulties, or bereavement. Together we’ll explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
Life can feel complicated. We all have ups and downs, but sometimes challenges become overwhelming or hard to manage alone. On the outside we may seem “fine,” yet inside feel anxious, low, or disconnected. Counselling can help you pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s happening.
I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s troubling you — whether that’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family difficulties, or bereavement. Together we’ll explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
Margot is a Clinical Psychologist, French-qualified, who works with children, young people, adults, parents, and families. Based in Guildford (Surrey), she offers a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space, for both individual and group psychological therapy, conducive to the exploration, understanding, and overcoming of personal and family challenges.
Margot is a Clinical Psychologist, French-qualified, who works with children, young people, adults, parents, and families. Based in Guildford (Surrey), she offers a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space, for both individual and group psychological therapy, conducive to the exploration, understanding, and overcoming of personal and family challenges.
Hello and thank-you for viewing my profile. Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed or frustrated with life? Are you struggling with marital difficulties, relational conflicts or stresses at work? Are you looking for a trusting person to talk about your troubles? I am here to listen, to journey with you through your difficulties; by offering a safe, trusting and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings; to help you understand your difficulties, how to cope and manage life better.
Hello and thank-you for viewing my profile. Are you feeling anxious, sad, depressed or frustrated with life? Are you struggling with marital difficulties, relational conflicts or stresses at work? Are you looking for a trusting person to talk about your troubles? I am here to listen, to journey with you through your difficulties; by offering a safe, trusting and confidential space to share your thoughts and feelings; to help you understand your difficulties, how to cope and manage life better.
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist (BA Hons) offering a warm, non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means I adapt therapy to the individual rather than following a “one size fits all” approach. Where helpful, I may draw on CBT, systemic thinking and other therapeutic approaches, while keeping our relationship at the heart of the work. I work collaboratively and gently, creating a space where you can feel safe, understood and accepted, without pressure to explore anything before you feel ready.
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist (BA Hons) offering a warm, non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, which means I adapt therapy to the individual rather than following a “one size fits all” approach. Where helpful, I may draw on CBT, systemic thinking and other therapeutic approaches, while keeping our relationship at the heart of the work. I work collaboratively and gently, creating a space where you can feel safe, understood and accepted, without pressure to explore anything before you feel ready.
Hello - are you are finding life tough? Maybe finding help is tough too? I'm glad you're here. I specialise in eating disorders; self harm; anxiety and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism etc), drawing on lived and professional experience. I work with children + adolescents who are struggling with their mental health; with parents who feel lost + overwhelmed; and with adults who are for the first time figuring out who they are.
I love working creatively, to find an approach that works for you if words are difficult. I've worked in schools (private, mainstream & specialist) & the NHS for nearly two decades. Maybe I can help?
Hello - are you are finding life tough? Maybe finding help is tough too? I'm glad you're here. I specialise in eating disorders; self harm; anxiety and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism etc), drawing on lived and professional experience. I work with children + adolescents who are struggling with their mental health; with parents who feel lost + overwhelmed; and with adults who are for the first time figuring out who they are.
I love working creatively, to find an approach that works for you if words are difficult. I've worked in schools (private, mainstream & specialist) & the NHS for nearly two decades. Maybe I can help?
This is where having access to the creative arts and play can create a vehicule for expression of traumatic experiences held in the body.
I am known professionally as Roya Hamid.
As a dramatherapist for 30 years and more recently a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, I integrate both of these modalities in my pracitice. These different approaches are complimentary and this is helpful for those of us with trauma histories which reside in our bodies. Both approaches are important for healing. This is unique way of working with the body and mind simultaneously.
This is where having access to the creative arts and play can create a vehicule for expression of traumatic experiences held in the body.
I am known professionally as Roya Hamid.
As a dramatherapist for 30 years and more recently a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist, I integrate both of these modalities in my pracitice. These different approaches are complimentary and this is helpful for those of us with trauma histories which reside in our bodies. Both approaches are important for healing. This is unique way of working with the body and mind simultaneously.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
With children I work with play, offering a range of opportunities, with time and space, for your child to make sense of their overwhelming emotions.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing. I believe being able to access Counselling and Psychotherapy quickly, in a safe, compassionate environment is key to supporting people with emotional difficulties, anxiety, depresssion, stress, addiction or trauma. I believe we all struggle at times and that counselling can benefit everyone regardless of their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or beliefs. My goal is to help you achieve the long lasting emotional wellbeing you are looking for so that you can live the life you want.
With children I work with play, offering a range of opportunities, with time and space, for your child to make sense of their overwhelming emotions.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing. I believe being able to access Counselling and Psychotherapy quickly, in a safe, compassionate environment is key to supporting people with emotional difficulties, anxiety, depresssion, stress, addiction or trauma. I believe we all struggle at times and that counselling can benefit everyone regardless of their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation or beliefs. My goal is to help you achieve the long lasting emotional wellbeing you are looking for so that you can live the life you want.
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist & AutPlay Therapist working with clients in the Surrey, Woking and Guildford area.
Play Therapy offers children a way of expressing themselves through their natural form of communication - PLAY! My approach is child-led, always placing the child at the heart of their therapy. I am trauma informed, have extensive knowledge in child development and a grounding in pschoanalytic theory. I am neuro-affirming and have a special interest in this.
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist & AutPlay Therapist working with clients in the Surrey, Woking and Guildford area.
Play Therapy offers children a way of expressing themselves through their natural form of communication - PLAY! My approach is child-led, always placing the child at the heart of their therapy. I am trauma informed, have extensive knowledge in child development and a grounding in pschoanalytic theory. I am neuro-affirming and have a special interest in this.
I work with clients from 4 years up to 25. I see a wide range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, grief, school refusal, identity, mood, and peer problems. I have a special interest in OCD, having run a podcast for the last 9 years (7m downloads), and received the International OCD Foundation hero award in 2018. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can come with many challenges and difficulties, I offer a safe, empathic and compassionate approach to my clients, while providing evidence based solutions to their problems. I work in private practice, and as co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
I work with clients from 4 years up to 25. I see a wide range of challenges including OCD, anxiety, depression, grief, school refusal, identity, mood, and peer problems. I have a special interest in OCD, having run a podcast for the last 9 years (7m downloads), and received the International OCD Foundation hero award in 2018. Childhood, adolescence and young adulthood can come with many challenges and difficulties, I offer a safe, empathic and compassionate approach to my clients, while providing evidence based solutions to their problems. I work in private practice, and as co-founder of The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy.
Hello, I am Dr Ruchi Bakshi a Clinical Psychologist. I work at Riverside Psychology Marlow in Buckinghamshire and also offer remote appointments. I have over ten years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in the public and private sector. I specialise in women’s health, emotional wellbeing and the perinatal period as well as child, parent and family work. I offer evidence based Psychological therapy working in an integrative and holistic way to support you in your health and emotional well-being.
Hello, I am Dr Ruchi Bakshi a Clinical Psychologist. I work at Riverside Psychology Marlow in Buckinghamshire and also offer remote appointments. I have over ten years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in the public and private sector. I specialise in women’s health, emotional wellbeing and the perinatal period as well as child, parent and family work. I offer evidence based Psychological therapy working in an integrative and holistic way to support you in your health and emotional well-being.
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
I am a qualified and experienced Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist, based in Godalming, Surrey, working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. I also work with young people and children aged 7 - 18. I can offer you a safe, confidential, comfortable and welcoming environment where you can express your feelings, attitudes and beliefs openly and freely without fear of judgement. We will work together, at your pace, exploring your emotions, worries and experiences. I will be there alongside you, as you move your life in a direction that is right for you.
I am a qualified and experienced Humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist, based in Godalming, Surrey, working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. I also work with young people and children aged 7 - 18. I can offer you a safe, confidential, comfortable and welcoming environment where you can express your feelings, attitudes and beliefs openly and freely without fear of judgement. We will work together, at your pace, exploring your emotions, worries and experiences. I will be there alongside you, as you move your life in a direction that is right for you.
I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist and a member of the BACP. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT and DBT. I work with a tailored approach that will meet my clients individual needs, thus meaning that rooted in my belief is that everybody has the capacity for self growth. My goal is to empower my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills and achieve their personal and emotional wellbeing. I am dedicated to my work and have a passion to work collaboratively with my clients to get them to a place they desire. I specialise in addiction and trauma.
I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist and a member of the BACP. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT and DBT. I work with a tailored approach that will meet my clients individual needs, thus meaning that rooted in my belief is that everybody has the capacity for self growth. My goal is to empower my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills and achieve their personal and emotional wellbeing. I am dedicated to my work and have a passion to work collaboratively with my clients to get them to a place they desire. I specialise in addiction and trauma.
Our therapists work online across the UK, we also work face to face with children and young people in Farnham, Haslemere (Surrey), Petersfield (Hampshire) & London (Herne Hill). Hello, we are the Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy. The founders BACP accredited therapists Jonny Say and Stuart Ralph founded the centre in 2023 to address the need for more affordable and effective therapy options in the UK. Having both suffered from OCD for long periods of time, they created the clinic to help others sooner. Our therapists cover a range of ages from 6 years old up.
Our therapists work online across the UK, we also work face to face with children and young people in Farnham, Haslemere (Surrey), Petersfield (Hampshire) & London (Herne Hill). Hello, we are the Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy. The founders BACP accredited therapists Jonny Say and Stuart Ralph founded the centre in 2023 to address the need for more affordable and effective therapy options in the UK. Having both suffered from OCD for long periods of time, they created the clinic to help others sooner. Our therapists cover a range of ages from 6 years old up.
I use a variety of media in my playroom to explore emotions - sand tray, art, puppets, games, role play, small world creations etc
Welcome.
My mission is empowering children aged 5–15 to navigate life's curveballs through a safe, child-centred, and integrative therapeutic approach. I have an inviting playroom that encourages young people to explore in their own way, while I join them and help to guide them. I encourage self-awareness, grow emotional literacy and value the child's experience. Through expression, I believe children and young people can leave negative blocks behind and grow into the best version of themselves.
Recently I've been working with neurodiversity challenges, bullying, anxiety, low mood, parental separation, anger and more..
I use a variety of media in my playroom to explore emotions - sand tray, art, puppets, games, role play, small world creations etc
Welcome.
My mission is empowering children aged 5–15 to navigate life's curveballs through a safe, child-centred, and integrative therapeutic approach. I have an inviting playroom that encourages young people to explore in their own way, while I join them and help to guide them. I encourage self-awareness, grow emotional literacy and value the child's experience. Through expression, I believe children and young people can leave negative blocks behind and grow into the best version of themselves.
Recently I've been working with neurodiversity challenges, bullying, anxiety, low mood, parental separation, anger and more..
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Whether we are using creative play, traditional talk therapy, or practical problem-solving, the focus remains on what works best for you.
Finding a therapist who truly understands the neurodivergent experience can be transformative. I am a specialist psychotherapist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children, young people, and their families. My approach is rooted in the belief that you don't need to be "fixed” you or your child deserve to be understood, supported, and celebrated for who you are.
Whether we are using creative play, traditional talk therapy, or practical problem-solving, the focus remains on what works best for you.
Finding a therapist who truly understands the neurodivergent experience can be transformative. I am a specialist psychotherapist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children, young people, and their families. My approach is rooted in the belief that you don't need to be "fixed” you or your child deserve to be understood, supported, and celebrated for who you are.
I work with individuals who want more from life than simply coping. Drawing on experience in both private practice and the NHS, I specialise in complex relationships, feelings of shame and guilt, anxiety, and entrenched people‑pleasing patterns that no longer fit the life you’re trying to build. My practice is firmly inclusive of Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and LGBTQ+ identities, and I take a sex‑positive, non‑judgmental approach so you can talk openly about the parts of your life that rarely feel safe to name.
I work with individuals who want more from life than simply coping. Drawing on experience in both private practice and the NHS, I specialise in complex relationships, feelings of shame and guilt, anxiety, and entrenched people‑pleasing patterns that no longer fit the life you’re trying to build. My practice is firmly inclusive of Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and LGBTQ+ identities, and I take a sex‑positive, non‑judgmental approach so you can talk openly about the parts of your life that rarely feel safe to name.
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Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.