Play Therapy Counselling in Spalding
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Shining Light Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome, I'm David, I wonder, if your Feeling unsure, anxious, scared, angry, confused? Have you had to experience loss and the pain of losing someone you love and care about. All that can be hard to live with, on a daily basis, contact me so we can talk it through, to see if its something we can work together to help you with.

Philip Boddey Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have been a qualified psycotherapist and counsellor for in the region of 30 years to 2020 and have, during this time worked with ages 5 and upwards both individually, as couples, groups and families. I have worked alongside local authorities social services, education establishments, foster agencies, Police, CAMH, Health Insurance companies, the NHS and others.
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Zoe Donovan (Play And Creative Arts Therapist)
Psychotherapist, PTUK
Verified
Verified
How does
play therapy
help?
Play therapy
helps children express themselves.
Hello, I’m Zoe. I am a
play
and creative arts therapist based in Peterborough and I see children from 3 to 16. Do you know a child with big emotions? Are these emotions hard to manage?
Play therapy
can help children process their emotions and make sense of their worlds. I also offer parenting support. I know how hard parenting can be and I’m passionate about offering a holistic service. I am an advocate of therapeutic parenting, playful parenting and attachment
play
. I like to work with parents to help support the therapeutic process and provide ways to foster co-operation, connection and
play
.

Jo Vickers
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
My aim is to co-create an environment that offers you a place to bring and share your unique experiences and begin to explore and understand how they have impacted you. I believe everyone can benefit from sharing their stories; often being truly heard for the first time. Nonetheless, this can feel odd initially, sat sharing information with a stranger. My creative approach to therapy responds to your individual needs to best support you whist undertaking this. My experience of working with survivors of trauma has been a live demonstration of the impact of previous and current experiences on our health.
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JD Counselling Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I use person centred, attachment focused therapy, elements of CBT and art and
play therapy
to enable the most suitable therapy to meet the clients needs within a safe and empathetic space.
If you are feeling like things are getting you down and preventing you leading your life the way you would like to, perhaps you may feel anxious or depressed and feel you have lost your self-esteem and belief in yourself, this could be through difficult life events like stress, relationship, bereavement or something that happened to you in the past. Taking back control of your life and living the way you want to can be helped with therapy to gain a more positive happier future.

Dr Ilan Ben-Zion
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I love to
play
and watch a variety of sports, and employ many of the skills I help others develop whilst watching my frustrating team, Arsenal,
play
football.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.

Jo Harley
Psychotherapist, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified
Verified
As an Arts therapist I work with a particular focus on the persons whole experience; body, mind, and spirit. The expressive arts are a gentle way for you to share your story in alternate ways, sometimes for the first time, expressing your thoughts and feelings using verbal and non-verbal communication. My approach incorporates art forms such as writing, image-making, role-
play
, and movement, with mindful awareness. By becoming more aware, we start to recognise that we have more choices. This process is a lot less directive than conventional talking therapies, and can offer a refreshing new way of exploring challenging issues.

Michele Gazmuri-Symmes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Depending on the CYP and their developmental level or preference; we can work in a variety of ways, creative,
play
, sand trays, to reframe.
Hi, thank you for visiting my page. I’m a qualified counsellor specialising in working therapeutically with children, young people&adults. Are you struggling? maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry or are struggling with relationships. People enter therapy for many reasons, all are valid. I have experience of working with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and autism to name a few. Our therapy room provides a confidential, safe space for you to explore your feelings, cognitions,behaviour in relation to your world and make new meaning.

Blossom Therapeutic Services
MA
I am trained to work through a wide range of mediums including talking,
play
, drama and art.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to explore your experiences and feelings. It can be an ongoing issue that you or a young person has been suffering from, or, it may be a more recent concern. I am flexible and adaptable in my approach. I work with clients who have a wide range of experiences/difficulties, including; Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Suicide, Self-harm, Attachment difficulties, Addiction, Autism, Looked-After-Children, ADHD and Bereavement.

Jade Cammarata
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As well as talking therapy I can also bring art and
play therapy
into my practice as I understand that sometimes talking can be hard, it also allows deeper exploration at times.
Are you suffering from Anxiety, Depression? maybe a Bereavement or Relationship issue? With 10 Years experience in many areas I can support you. It's not always easy talking to family or friends, this is where counselling can really help you. Together we can look at whatever it is thats troubling you whether its past or current events, this will enable you to have a clearer understanding, freeing you to live a happier more positive life. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor providing a safe, confidential and non judgmental place for you to talk and explore your inner thoughts and feelings. I use a variety of CBT tools.

Claire Wallace Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I'm a therapist that will hold you emotionally throughout your process, within your therapeutic journey i provide talking therapy aswell as incorporating exploration by different methods such as
Play
/Art/NVC therapy & much more.
Hello, I am an integrative counsellor offering 1:1 therapy, couple counselling and group therapy via telephone, zoom or face to face appointments in my private practice. It can feel quite daunting to see a counsellor, so I provide an initial free 50 minute in-take session for you to discuss your issues and any concerns you may have about your counselling journey. The in-take session will give the opportunity for me the counsellor and you the client, time to explore what you want from this process. Then together we can decide if you want to continue the proccess as me as your therapist.

Circle Psychology Partners Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My team at Circle Psychology Partners is made up of highly skilled Doctors of Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Counsellors, CBT Therapists, Psychotherapists and
Play
Therapists.
I am Dr Christine Langhoff, Clinical Psychologist and the director of Clinical Psychology Partners. I have worked as a psychologist since 2008 and in private practice Dulwich Psychologist since 2013. I manage a team of more than 30 therapists (clinical and counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, family therapists, CBT therapists) who offer therapy for children, adolescents, families, adults and couples in Southeast London. We offer therapy incl. CBT, CFT, EMDR and ACT therapy for Depression (incl. Postnatal), Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Stress, Bereavement, Bereavement and More.

Glendene Care Uk Child and Family Wellbeing Centre
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We are experienced in using trauma focused CBT,
Play therapy
and attachment based interventions.
We are a team of qualified children and young people's therapists. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and for the NSPCC all delivering therapeutic work. We are qualified practitioners in delivering DDP and VIG which are two attachment based therapeutic interventions used to strengthen and improve relationships between children and their primary carers. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged from 4 years to 30 years old. We use a range of age appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Sarah Zobin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work psychodynamically and I use
play
and art in my work with children.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor for children and young Adults with lots of experience working in a variety of settings, including a Youth Support Service and Children's Service, Primary and Secondary schools and for a local charity organisation. I have a private practice in NW London where I offer a safe and confidential space that is non-judgemental, in which together with my clients I explore the difficulties that they may be experiencing. I am also a certified Couples Counsellor. If you call me and do not get through please leave a message.

Agnieszka Jacewicz
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Over the years, I have work with clients on short-term and long-term arrangements, dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal crisis, anger, low self-esteem, panic disorders, relationship issues, trauma, questions of spirituality and meaning, such as Who am I?. From my own experience of therapy, insight some times is not enough. Therefore I might ask you to complete certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective skills. This approach often involves homework assignments. I draw on many techniques, including visualisation, dream exploration, drawing, role-
play
, and the most familiar method: conversation between two people.

Cate Mackenzie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My ideal clients are couples or individuals who would like a warm and competent counsellor to help them renew their relationship or deal with current and or sexual issues or goals. As a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual Therapist and Couples Counsellor I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focussed Couple's Therapy and Encounter based Therapy by Hedy Schliefer. My background in
play
, dance and creativity means I also encourage people to find new parts of themselves or their relationships. My web site is also full of videos and articles.

Summer House Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
If you are considering therapy for your child - I offer
play therapy
.
Hi my name is Lynne and I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults and children. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety or depression, bereavement, loss or trauma. You may be aware of intrusive thoughts, low mood or sleep disturbance. I can help you to develop awareness of the underlying cause. I can help you work through experiences you feel stuck with and release old feelings that you might have been holding on to - that may have been blocking your ability to reach your potential and lead a fulfilling life.

CJ Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am an Integrative therapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I provide emotional support for Children, Young People and Parents. My approach with children is
play
based and creative therapy. My work with parents is taken from a relational approach helping parents to learn about their attachment styles building on their understanding of their child's development and improving relationships. My support helps children understand their feelings, improving confidence, self esteem, anxiety, behaviours, and emotional wellbeing.

Lara Danielle Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I utilize various approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Play Therapy
, Strength-based, Psychodynamic and/or Expressive Arts Therapy.
I work with children from aged five, adolescents and adult females. I am compassionate and warm. I specialize in difficulties, including trauma, self-esteem, attachment, divorce, aggression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety and body concerns. I have worked extensively with young children and adolescents, both as a child therapist and in previous careers. I have worked at non-profit and for profit organizations, including a national adolescent treatment centre for mental health and substance use, foster homes and a domestic violence organization. I approach the therapeutic relationship with genuineness, curiosity, and warmth.

Nadja Julia Rolli
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on
Play Therapy
and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through
play therapy
and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.
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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.