Play Therapy Counselling in Redditch
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Are you feeling alone, unheard or misunderstood? Maybe you feel anxious, angry, or hurt. Do you feel as though no one is there for you or listens to how you are feeling? Maybe you have tried to speak to friends and family but they either just don't get it or tell you what you should or shouldn't be doing and the conversation shifts to their problems. When was the last time someone really sat with you and gave you their undivided attention to talk about how YOU are feeling? What would it feel like to truly be heard and understood? To be able to express how you feel without the worry of being judged or fear of upsetting someone?
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, overthinking or emotional exhaustion start to take over. You may be coping on the outside while feeling stuck or disconnected inside. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t what happened, but carrying it alone for too long. Many people come to therapy feeling tired of being strong, confused by their emotions, or disconnected from themselves. I offer a quiet, thoughtful space to slow down and gently explore what’s beneath the surface—without pressure, labels or judgement...
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, overthinking or emotional exhaustion start to take over. You may be coping on the outside while feeling stuck or disconnected inside. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t what happened, but carrying it alone for too long. Many people come to therapy feeling tired of being strong, confused by their emotions, or disconnected from themselves. I offer a quiet, thoughtful space to slow down and gently explore what’s beneath the surface—without pressure, labels or judgement...
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
Welcome! We are a team of friendly Bromsgrove and Redditch based counsellors who are committed to helping you change your life for the better. Stress, anxiety, CBT, anger, depression, support for children, teenagers and young adults, support for parents, self-harm, grief, relationship problems, domestic abuse, couples and family therapy, eating disorders. Whatever your issue we will provide the support for you to move forward.
Hello my name is Natalie. I offer therapy for children, adolescent's and adults. I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I have been in practice for over ten years. I offer Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Counselling , Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) and Creative Counselling. I work both online and face to face. The approach used will depend on what works best with your issue and your own personal preference. If you are unsure, what may be the most helpful do not worry, this is explored fully at your intial sessions.
Hello my name is Natalie. I offer therapy for children, adolescent's and adults. I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I have been in practice for over ten years. I offer Cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT), Counselling , Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR) and Creative Counselling. I work both online and face to face. The approach used will depend on what works best with your issue and your own personal preference. If you are unsure, what may be the most helpful do not worry, this is explored fully at your intial sessions.
Are you worried about your child or teenager? Perhaps they are struggling with anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, family changes, or difficulties at school. As a qualified children's counsellor, I provide a supportive space where young people can explore their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Are you worried about your child or teenager? Perhaps they are struggling with anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, family changes, or difficulties at school. As a qualified children's counsellor, I provide a supportive space where young people can explore their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping.
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I have over 20 years’ experience working as a therapist with children, young people, and adults. During this time, I have worked across a range of settings, supporting individuals facing a variety of life challenges that have led them to seek therapeutic support. These challenges include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-harm.
In my work, I explore how past experiences and historical trauma may have shaped unhelpful behavioural patterns. By helping clients become more aware of these patterns, I support them in recognising, understanding, and working through them
I have over 20 years’ experience working as a therapist with children, young people, and adults. During this time, I have worked across a range of settings, supporting individuals facing a variety of life challenges that have led them to seek therapeutic support. These challenges include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-harm.
In my work, I explore how past experiences and historical trauma may have shaped unhelpful behavioural patterns. By helping clients become more aware of these patterns, I support them in recognising, understanding, and working through them
Other than working with adult, I was also trained to conduct session with children through play therapy, supporting their emotional expression and early healing as well as working with parents to manage their emotions and relationships with their children.
Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed or feeling struggle? You don’t have to face it alone. I am here to support you through counselling. We can work together and helping you walk through life’s challenges.
I have experience working with clients on a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, academic and work related stress, cultural adjustment, ADHD, relationship struggles (family, romantic, marriage), childhood trauma, eating disorder, changes in life etc.. I witnessed many meaningful transformations from my clients.I believe everyone has their capacity to heal and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Other than working with adult, I was also trained to conduct session with children through play therapy, supporting their emotional expression and early healing as well as working with parents to manage their emotions and relationships with their children.
Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed or feeling struggle? You don’t have to face it alone. I am here to support you through counselling. We can work together and helping you walk through life’s challenges.
I have experience working with clients on a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, academic and work related stress, cultural adjustment, ADHD, relationship struggles (family, romantic, marriage), childhood trauma, eating disorder, changes in life etc.. I witnessed many meaningful transformations from my clients.I believe everyone has their capacity to heal and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Hi, I’m Lety, an Integrative Counsellor in South Birmingham (in-person/online).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or past traumatic experiences? Are you searching for support that understands neurodivergence challenges, or chronic and acute health condition?
I offer a compassionate, safe space where you can bring your whole, unique self, and your life experiences. I specialise in supporting children/young people, neurodivergent individuals (Autism, ADHD, learning challenges), and those with health conditions, with issues such as chronic stress, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties, to name a few.
Hi, I’m Lety, an Integrative Counsellor in South Birmingham (in-person/online).
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, or past traumatic experiences? Are you searching for support that understands neurodivergence challenges, or chronic and acute health condition?
I offer a compassionate, safe space where you can bring your whole, unique self, and your life experiences. I specialise in supporting children/young people, neurodivergent individuals (Autism, ADHD, learning challenges), and those with health conditions, with issues such as chronic stress, depression, grief, and relationship difficulties, to name a few.
As an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I have undergone extensive training which brings together effective contemporary approaches to therapy, drawing from a variety of models to suit your individual needs. I have over sixteen years experience supporting adults and young people to address a range of issues, including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, identity issues, sexuality, trauma/abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and careers and life direction. I also offer the comprehensive 'INSIGHT self-discovery programmes' (visit darylnicholas.com for more details).
As an Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I have undergone extensive training which brings together effective contemporary approaches to therapy, drawing from a variety of models to suit your individual needs. I have over sixteen years experience supporting adults and young people to address a range of issues, including: anxiety/panic, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, identity issues, sexuality, trauma/abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and careers and life direction. I also offer the comprehensive 'INSIGHT self-discovery programmes' (visit darylnicholas.com for more details).
Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service is a dedicated provider of support for adults and children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism or ADHD. Our friendly experienced team of therapists, mentors and psychologists, use adapted approaches and specialist tools, to help people overcome their challenges.
Cotswold Neurodevelopmental Service is a dedicated provider of support for adults and children with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism or ADHD. Our friendly experienced team of therapists, mentors and psychologists, use adapted approaches and specialist tools, to help people overcome their challenges.
Through a valuing and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship rHIse Therapy aims to provide the space for clients to gently heal and discover new possibilities in their lives. Below is a comprehensive but, not exhaustive list of different issues and life experiences that rHIse Therapy supports: Bereavement & Loss, Anxiety & Stress, Depression or Low Mood, Self Confidence & Self Esteem, Self Harm, Physical & Emotional Trauma, Relationship Difficulties, Bullying or Harassment, Work Place Difficulties, Family Relationships or attachment Issues, Behaviour Difficulties, Adolescent Development and Teenage Difficulties.
Through a valuing and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship rHIse Therapy aims to provide the space for clients to gently heal and discover new possibilities in their lives. Below is a comprehensive but, not exhaustive list of different issues and life experiences that rHIse Therapy supports: Bereavement & Loss, Anxiety & Stress, Depression or Low Mood, Self Confidence & Self Esteem, Self Harm, Physical & Emotional Trauma, Relationship Difficulties, Bullying or Harassment, Work Place Difficulties, Family Relationships or attachment Issues, Behaviour Difficulties, Adolescent Development and Teenage Difficulties.
I also offer play, sand-tray, art and creative therapies to my younger clients.
My counselling approach is “integrative”; this means that I have trained in the two main theoretical approaches (humanistic/person-centred and psychodynamic); and draw flexibly on a range of techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual client. I have completed additional training to work with children and young people.
I also offer play, sand-tray, art and creative therapies to my younger clients.
My counselling approach is “integrative”; this means that I have trained in the two main theoretical approaches (humanistic/person-centred and psychodynamic); and draw flexibly on a range of techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual client. I have completed additional training to work with children and young people.
Our ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, grief, or life transitions. Many also come to us feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their direction in life.
Clients often reach out when they feel they have been coping alone for some time but recognise they would benefit from a supportive space to talk, reflect, and make sense of what they are going through.
We provide a calm, collaborative and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. Our approach is flexible and tailored.
Our ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, grief, or life transitions. Many also come to us feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their direction in life.
Clients often reach out when they feel they have been coping alone for some time but recognise they would benefit from a supportive space to talk, reflect, and make sense of what they are going through.
We provide a calm, collaborative and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. Our approach is flexible and tailored.
Children and Young People have many issues which they cannot always express and understand their feelings, as adults sometimes can. Issues can range from parents splitting up, school problems, exam stress and pressure, friendship issues, witnessing domestic abuse or sexual abuse. The lists can be endless. My job is to creatively work with the child or young person to explore what their issues are and help build up self esteem and track their goals in therapy in creative ways.
Children and Young People have many issues which they cannot always express and understand their feelings, as adults sometimes can. Issues can range from parents splitting up, school problems, exam stress and pressure, friendship issues, witnessing domestic abuse or sexual abuse. The lists can be endless. My job is to creatively work with the child or young person to explore what their issues are and help build up self esteem and track their goals in therapy in creative ways.
Hi I’m Laura I have over 10 years frontline experience working with clients who have experienced trauma. I find working with trauma clients in counselling is incredibly rewarding. Witnessing their resilience and strength as they navigate the healing journey is awe-inspiring. It's an honour to provide a safe space for them to process their pain, find their voice, and reclaim their lives. Seeing them transform and grow is a reminder of the power of empathy, compassion, and the potential for profound healing. I know first hand how impactful trauma can be to a person and having the right therapist can help within that journey.
Hi I’m Laura I have over 10 years frontline experience working with clients who have experienced trauma. I find working with trauma clients in counselling is incredibly rewarding. Witnessing their resilience and strength as they navigate the healing journey is awe-inspiring. It's an honour to provide a safe space for them to process their pain, find their voice, and reclaim their lives. Seeing them transform and grow is a reminder of the power of empathy, compassion, and the potential for profound healing. I know first hand how impactful trauma can be to a person and having the right therapist can help within that journey.
My name is Becky and I am a person-centred therapist working online across the UK. My way of working is within a person-centred humanistic framework meaning I aim to walk alongside you, listening with empathy and unconditional acceptance. I work with individuals who are navigating all kinds of experiences, whether it be anxiety, low mood or simply a feeling that something doesn’t feel right at the moment. I aim to work collaboratively with you meaning you set the pace and there is no pressure to know exactly what you need, we can find that out together.
My name is Becky and I am a person-centred therapist working online across the UK. My way of working is within a person-centred humanistic framework meaning I aim to walk alongside you, listening with empathy and unconditional acceptance. I work with individuals who are navigating all kinds of experiences, whether it be anxiety, low mood or simply a feeling that something doesn’t feel right at the moment. I aim to work collaboratively with you meaning you set the pace and there is no pressure to know exactly what you need, we can find that out together.
As a Creative Arts Therapist I can help your child and or teenager to express themselves, at their own pace, through the use of art, play, clay, sand tray and other therapeutic interventions, which can have a profound effect for resolving difficult issues.
Hello, my name is Cara, I’m a Creative Arts Therapist and a qualified Clinical Supervisor. Maybe your child/teenager is acting out and you just don’t know what to do next, maybe they’ve been through a difficult experience recently or in the past and need some help processing what happened to them. I’ve worked with many children and I want to be able to offer your child a safe and confidential environment to explore what is going on for them right now They can then begin to feel better about themselves and continue to have the positive experiences from life that they deserve.
Sometimes finding the right words to communicate is hard.
As a Creative Arts Therapist I can help your child and or teenager to express themselves, at their own pace, through the use of art, play, clay, sand tray and other therapeutic interventions, which can have a profound effect for resolving difficult issues.
Hello, my name is Cara, I’m a Creative Arts Therapist and a qualified Clinical Supervisor. Maybe your child/teenager is acting out and you just don’t know what to do next, maybe they’ve been through a difficult experience recently or in the past and need some help processing what happened to them. I’ve worked with many children and I want to be able to offer your child a safe and confidential environment to explore what is going on for them right now They can then begin to feel better about themselves and continue to have the positive experiences from life that they deserve.
Sometimes finding the right words to communicate is hard.
With younger clients play is an important element of the work and with older children and teenagers I might use other creative tools.
You may have a child struggling with being at school, or perhaps you find yourself constantly at loggerheads with them. Perhaps they can't sleep, or don't want to get up in the morning, they might feel lonely, or misunderstood, criticised, or attacked . You may have tried every strategy you can find, to persuade your child to eat, or listen, or simply follow instructions. We all believe that childhood should be a time of simple happiness, but in fact this is a time of enormous developmental challenge, and many things can make it hard for children and adolescents to tread the path towards a resilient, positive, independent adulthood.
With younger clients play is an important element of the work and with older children and teenagers I might use other creative tools.
You may have a child struggling with being at school, or perhaps you find yourself constantly at loggerheads with them. Perhaps they can't sleep, or don't want to get up in the morning, they might feel lonely, or misunderstood, criticised, or attacked . You may have tried every strategy you can find, to persuade your child to eat, or listen, or simply follow instructions. We all believe that childhood should be a time of simple happiness, but in fact this is a time of enormous developmental challenge, and many things can make it hard for children and adolescents to tread the path towards a resilient, positive, independent adulthood.
I am a person centered and psychodynamic counsellor incorporating CBT and solution focused creative techniques such as art therapy, guided imagery and visualisation, meditation and the Rewind technique (for trauma). I offer therapy to couples, young people, adults and families.
I am a person centered and psychodynamic counsellor incorporating CBT and solution focused creative techniques such as art therapy, guided imagery and visualisation, meditation and the Rewind technique (for trauma). I offer therapy to couples, young people, adults and families.
With children, this may be through, play and creativity.
Hello, my name is Chantal, thankyou for visiting my profile. Taking the first step towards sharing your thoughts, feelings and concerns can feel like a daunting experience. As a Person-Centred counsellor, I will be here to offer you a safe, non-judgemental space. I wont try and "fix" you and offer solutions, but instead gently encourage you to explore your innermost emotions and empower you to reach your own solutions. I will tailor my counselling approach to reflect your individual needs and offer a free telephone consultation, to help you decide whether you would like to proceed with counselling with myself.
With children, this may be through, play and creativity.
Hello, my name is Chantal, thankyou for visiting my profile. Taking the first step towards sharing your thoughts, feelings and concerns can feel like a daunting experience. As a Person-Centred counsellor, I will be here to offer you a safe, non-judgemental space. I wont try and "fix" you and offer solutions, but instead gently encourage you to explore your innermost emotions and empower you to reach your own solutions. I will tailor my counselling approach to reflect your individual needs and offer a free telephone consultation, to help you decide whether you would like to proceed with counselling with myself.
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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.