Play Therapy Counselling in Nottingham
Hi, I'm Liz and I work with children and young people at Jacaranda Therapy as an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist.
I have been able to support children and young people going through various issues including trauma from the impact of a family member's substance use, anxiety, anger, domestic violence, abuse. The key to my work is to build trusting, therapeutic relationships and it is amazing to see the changes in a young person through this work.
Hi, I'm Liz and I work with children and young people at Jacaranda Therapy as an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist.
I have been able to support children and young people going through various issues including trauma from the impact of a family member's substance use, anxiety, anger, domestic violence, abuse. The key to my work is to build trusting, therapeutic relationships and it is amazing to see the changes in a young person through this work.
Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and PTSD
Hi my name is Natalie. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working in Nottingham. I offer a friendly, safe and confidential space to enable you to work through any difficulties you may be experiencing. I work within the Humanistic person centered approach and I believe that given the right conditions, through therapy, positive changes can be made. I offer counselling for all ages, individuals, couples, EAP, and group work. I work with both long and short term clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, complex mental health and PTSD
Play therapy is a holistic and child-centered therapeutic approach that can support you and your child.
Through child-centered holistic play therapy approaches, a range of issues can be explored. Through working in a variety of school settings, I have worked with lots of trauma, attachment issues, domestic violence, anxiety, and anger issues.
Play therapy is a holistic and child-centered therapeutic approach that can support you and your child.
Through child-centered holistic play therapy approaches, a range of issues can be explored. Through working in a variety of school settings, I have worked with lots of trauma, attachment issues, domestic violence, anxiety, and anger issues.
I am a counsellor based in Nottingham, and I work with adults, children and young people, from ages 5 and upwards. I also hold the Advanced Specialist Fertility Counselling Diploma and I am a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association. Clients seek me out for all sorts of reasons. Your issue might feel like a ball of wool - a jumble - you're not sure where the start is, or the end, or how it even got that way. Counselling is about feeling safe enough to express your feelings.
I am a counsellor based in Nottingham, and I work with adults, children and young people, from ages 5 and upwards. I also hold the Advanced Specialist Fertility Counselling Diploma and I am a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association. Clients seek me out for all sorts of reasons. Your issue might feel like a ball of wool - a jumble - you're not sure where the start is, or the end, or how it even got that way. Counselling is about feeling safe enough to express your feelings.
I draw on a wide tool kit including play therapy, CBT, DBT, attachment theory, behavioural psychology, and yoga, adapting to what each child and family needs.
I’m Emily, a qualified therapist with many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents and carers. I specialise in working with neurodivergent children (diagnosed or not), and those struggling with anxiety, separation anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, anger, demand avoidance, oppositional defiance, behavioural challenges, and emotional regulation & PTSD.
If your child finds life overwhelming, or if you are feeling unsure how to best support them, I can help. Together we will explore practical strategies that reduce stress, build resilience, to strengthen connection and relationships at home and school.
I draw on a wide tool kit including play therapy, CBT, DBT, attachment theory, behavioural psychology, and yoga, adapting to what each child and family needs.
I’m Emily, a qualified therapist with many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents and carers. I specialise in working with neurodivergent children (diagnosed or not), and those struggling with anxiety, separation anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, anger, demand avoidance, oppositional defiance, behavioural challenges, and emotional regulation & PTSD.
If your child finds life overwhelming, or if you are feeling unsure how to best support them, I can help. Together we will explore practical strategies that reduce stress, build resilience, to strengthen connection and relationships at home and school.
Hello, Life can be tough and overwhelming at times, cant it? Especially when there can be so many changes and challenges in our lives. Do you need someone you can talk to who will really listen and can help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings and the difficult issues both past and present that you may be facing in your life, without fear of being judged? With a friendly and warm approach I am there to use my training and experience to support you.
Hello, Life can be tough and overwhelming at times, cant it? Especially when there can be so many changes and challenges in our lives. Do you need someone you can talk to who will really listen and can help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts and feelings and the difficult issues both past and present that you may be facing in your life, without fear of being judged? With a friendly and warm approach I am there to use my training and experience to support you.
I can offer talking sessions, art and play based sessions and also use Polyagal theory and somatic experiencing techniques.
The path to healing and self knowledge can be hard. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe space to reflect on life experiences, change negative patterns and work through trauma. I am a fully qualified person centred and experiential psychotherapist , trained to MSc level and BACP registered, also holding a degree in Creative, Expressive therapies. I offer a supportive and confidential environment, where we can work together through any experiences and thought processes that you choose to bring to session. Together we will work towards self understanding and personal growth.
I can offer talking sessions, art and play based sessions and also use Polyagal theory and somatic experiencing techniques.
The path to healing and self knowledge can be hard. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe space to reflect on life experiences, change negative patterns and work through trauma. I am a fully qualified person centred and experiential psychotherapist , trained to MSc level and BACP registered, also holding a degree in Creative, Expressive therapies. I offer a supportive and confidential environment, where we can work together through any experiences and thought processes that you choose to bring to session. Together we will work towards self understanding and personal growth.
Lindy's place is for Adults and Children and can offer talking & play therapy.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor which basically means I have been trained to use many different therapeutic models such as person-centred, CBT & solution focused therapy, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis (TA) to name a few. I believe that one size does not fit all and so by using my experience, tools and techniques I tailor each session
Lindy's place is for Adults and Children and can offer talking & play therapy.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor which basically means I have been trained to use many different therapeutic models such as person-centred, CBT & solution focused therapy, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis (TA) to name a few. I believe that one size does not fit all and so by using my experience, tools and techniques I tailor each session
Hello, I’m Khalid. I’m a qualified Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and adults across educational, community, and therapeutic settings.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and person-centred. I believe that everyone’s experiences are unique, and therapy works best when you feel safe, respected, and genuinely listened to. What brings you to counselling, and what you hope to gain from it, will be central to how we work together.
I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Hello, I’m Khalid. I’m a qualified Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and adults across educational, community, and therapeutic settings.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and person-centred. I believe that everyone’s experiences are unique, and therapy works best when you feel safe, respected, and genuinely listened to. What brings you to counselling, and what you hope to gain from it, will be central to how we work together.
I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Life can be hard and this is where counselling can play a pivotal role in turning your life around.
Within my practice, I use a client centred approach so together we can work on bringing a sense of balance and calm to your life. Led by you, we explore different modalities which will work best. Specialising in trauma - using EMDR, loss, stress, anxiety, low self - esteem, abuse, addiction, self harm and issues within relationships.
Life can be hard and this is where counselling can play a pivotal role in turning your life around.
Within my practice, I use a client centred approach so together we can work on bringing a sense of balance and calm to your life. Led by you, we explore different modalities which will work best. Specialising in trauma - using EMDR, loss, stress, anxiety, low self - esteem, abuse, addiction, self harm and issues within relationships.
I am passionate about working with parents who want to understand the needs of their child, particularly where they might have concerns about their child's development e.g. learning or social skills. Many parents that I work with find that their child is struggling to regulate emotions, which can be shown through behavioural distress. This can have a significant impact on families, and parents may be unsure how to adapt their response. Very often, parents have tried the approaches that they are familiar with, which might have worked for siblings, but don't seem to have the same effect for their child with additional needs.
I am passionate about working with parents who want to understand the needs of their child, particularly where they might have concerns about their child's development e.g. learning or social skills. Many parents that I work with find that their child is struggling to regulate emotions, which can be shown through behavioural distress. This can have a significant impact on families, and parents may be unsure how to adapt their response. Very often, parents have tried the approaches that they are familiar with, which might have worked for siblings, but don't seem to have the same effect for their child with additional needs.
Immediate Availability - currently have availability online/telephone and face to face (Nottingham). I have over a decades experience, working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, grief, domestic abuse and sexual assault. I worked for Women’s Aid for over 12 years as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and as a Sexual Assault Referral Centre as a crisis worker, gaining a full insight of the impact trauma has. Welcome to a judgement-free zone, where you can talk openly. You will be heard, you will be seen and you will never be judged.
Immediate Availability - currently have availability online/telephone and face to face (Nottingham). I have over a decades experience, working with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, grief, domestic abuse and sexual assault. I worked for Women’s Aid for over 12 years as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and as a Sexual Assault Referral Centre as a crisis worker, gaining a full insight of the impact trauma has. Welcome to a judgement-free zone, where you can talk openly. You will be heard, you will be seen and you will never be judged.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to best support each individual. I work in a neuro-affirming way, recognising and respecting neurodivergence - particularly ADHD and Autism - not as deficits or disorders to be 'fixed', but as valid and valuable ways of being. My focus is on creating a supportive space where clients can explore the life issues that matter to them - whether that's relationships, identity, anxiety, burnout or navigating a world that often isn't designed with neuro-divergent minds in mind!
I am an Integrative psychotherapist which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to best support each individual. I work in a neuro-affirming way, recognising and respecting neurodivergence - particularly ADHD and Autism - not as deficits or disorders to be 'fixed', but as valid and valuable ways of being. My focus is on creating a supportive space where clients can explore the life issues that matter to them - whether that's relationships, identity, anxiety, burnout or navigating a world that often isn't designed with neuro-divergent minds in mind!
I offer short, medium and long term therapy to adults, young people and children as an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Certified Play and Creative arts therapist.
People seek out therapy for lots of different reasons. It can take time to feel safe enough or trust enough to talk openly. Sometimes there are not the words. I aim to establish a warm therapeutic relationship that offers a safe space for you to share and explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace that feels manageable to and for you. I aim to meet you where you are at so that you have the time and space to feel heard and met as you are. Together we can explore the challenges but also seek to identify and build on your strengths.
I offer short, medium and long term therapy to adults, young people and children as an Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Certified Play and Creative arts therapist.
People seek out therapy for lots of different reasons. It can take time to feel safe enough or trust enough to talk openly. Sometimes there are not the words. I aim to establish a warm therapeutic relationship that offers a safe space for you to share and explore what has brought you to therapy at a pace that feels manageable to and for you. I aim to meet you where you are at so that you have the time and space to feel heard and met as you are. Together we can explore the challenges but also seek to identify and build on your strengths.
I am happy to work with young people from 4-18 no matter what their presenting issue I am confident and experienced in working with neurodivergent young people.
I also offer parenting Power Hours to help parents better support their child.
I am happy to work with young people from 4-18 no matter what their presenting issue I am confident and experienced in working with neurodivergent young people.
I also offer parenting Power Hours to help parents better support their child.
I’m a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist working relationally and developmentally. I believe our past relationships and experiences shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. I offer a warm, respectful space where all parts of you are welcome. Therapy is unique to each person, and I draw on a range of approaches to meet your needs. Whether we talk, get creative, or simply sit together, I hold the process with care, curiosity, and protection. I understand the importance of being heard without judgment or analysis, and I aim to create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth.
I’m a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist working relationally and developmentally. I believe our past relationships and experiences shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world. I offer a warm, respectful space where all parts of you are welcome. Therapy is unique to each person, and I draw on a range of approaches to meet your needs. Whether we talk, get creative, or simply sit together, I hold the process with care, curiosity, and protection. I understand the importance of being heard without judgment or analysis, and I aim to create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth.
How are you feeling? depressed, sad, unloved, putting others first, what happens to you when you do this????
How are you feeling? depressed, sad, unloved, putting others first, what happens to you when you do this????
Welcome! Thankyou for visiting my profile. My names Jenna smith and I am a qualified sport and exercise psychologist. I work with a variety of clients on a range of issues, performance issues are typically what I work with specifically looking at psychological skills training. However I have worked with more personal issues and am happy to work with clients on a range of things within my competencies. This includes items such as confidence, skill acquisition, self-esteem, personal issues, family issues and general mental health support.
Welcome! Thankyou for visiting my profile. My names Jenna smith and I am a qualified sport and exercise psychologist. I work with a variety of clients on a range of issues, performance issues are typically what I work with specifically looking at psychological skills training. However I have worked with more personal issues and am happy to work with clients on a range of things within my competencies. This includes items such as confidence, skill acquisition, self-esteem, personal issues, family issues and general mental health support.
Lily Lau- Dramatherapy Bay Limited
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
3 Endorsed
Nottingham NG9
I offer a warm, creative, and culturally sensitive space where you can explore emotions through talk, drawing, movement, or play—whatever feels right for you.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You’re not alone. Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on. Maybe traditional talking therapy feels intimidating, or words just don’t feel enough. Want to feel heard, understood, and supported in a way that truly works for you—without pressure or judgment? My goal is to help you process emotions, build resilience, and find clarity using methods that feel safe and comfortable for you. Therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around.
I offer a warm, creative, and culturally sensitive space where you can explore emotions through talk, drawing, movement, or play—whatever feels right for you.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You’re not alone. Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on. Maybe traditional talking therapy feels intimidating, or words just don’t feel enough. Want to feel heard, understood, and supported in a way that truly works for you—without pressure or judgment? My goal is to help you process emotions, build resilience, and find clarity using methods that feel safe and comfortable for you. Therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around.
I run a successful private practice in Beeston in Nottinghamshire and work relationally and empathically with people from all walks of life. I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor offering individual and group Supervision. If you’re facing distressing or traumatic experiences, I can support you explore your thoughts and feelings to make sense of what's going on and consider how things can change. I work on a short or longer term basis. I know that, sometimes, talking can be difficult; our unconscious thoughts get in the way of change and I’m able to offer body or creative therapeutic solutions as well.
I run a successful private practice in Beeston in Nottinghamshire and work relationally and empathically with people from all walks of life. I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor offering individual and group Supervision. If you’re facing distressing or traumatic experiences, I can support you explore your thoughts and feelings to make sense of what's going on and consider how things can change. I work on a short or longer term basis. I know that, sometimes, talking can be difficult; our unconscious thoughts get in the way of change and I’m able to offer body or creative therapeutic solutions as well.
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Play Therapy Counsellors
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.