Play Therapy Counselling in Stanmore
IBS, functional bowel problems, heightened anxiety, trauma, or physical health concerns impacting your life? I work in partnership with you equipping you with strategies, confidence and knowledge to help you manage your physical health and mental health.
IBS, functional bowel problems, heightened anxiety, trauma, or physical health concerns impacting your life? I work in partnership with you equipping you with strategies, confidence and knowledge to help you manage your physical health and mental health.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
This time of the year can be a struggle and a challenging time for many of us for so many reasons; it can remind us of loss or we can have difficulty connecting with family or friends. I offer a professional counselling service for Teenagers and Adults in Hertfordshire (Radlett), working in person or online/phone sessions. I have a certified therapy dog (Labrador) to assist in sessions if you would like. Working with children and parents in schools for 20 year, specialising in neurodiversity and SEND, I hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Checking Service) Certificate.
Hey! What brings you here? What hurts? What are your struggles? What keeps you stuck? Is it a relationship with a loved one? A parent, a child, a partner or a friend? Is it depression, overwhelming feelings of sadness, loss of joy, sleepless nights, no desire to get out of bed, avoiding friends or family members? Is it anxiety or panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, constantly worrying, creating worst scenarios? Is it a sense of not feeling good enough, comparing yourself to others in a negative light, second guessing your actions, feeling judged, having a sense that your existence is a waste of time?
Hey! What brings you here? What hurts? What are your struggles? What keeps you stuck? Is it a relationship with a loved one? A parent, a child, a partner or a friend? Is it depression, overwhelming feelings of sadness, loss of joy, sleepless nights, no desire to get out of bed, avoiding friends or family members? Is it anxiety or panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, constantly worrying, creating worst scenarios? Is it a sense of not feeling good enough, comparing yourself to others in a negative light, second guessing your actions, feeling judged, having a sense that your existence is a waste of time?
In this uncertain world of Covid-19, so many issues may be coming up for you. You may sadly bereaved or you or a family member may be ill, you may be a carer or other key worker risking your own life in the service of others; you may feel depressed, anxious, stressed or isolated. You may have financial worries and have concerns about future employment; or you may be coping with family / relationship issues. You be a young person anxious about school and your future. Whatever age you are and whatever you are feeling, it is important to talk. I have helped hundreds of people transform their lives through therapy so do get in touch.
In this uncertain world of Covid-19, so many issues may be coming up for you. You may sadly bereaved or you or a family member may be ill, you may be a carer or other key worker risking your own life in the service of others; you may feel depressed, anxious, stressed or isolated. You may have financial worries and have concerns about future employment; or you may be coping with family / relationship issues. You be a young person anxious about school and your future. Whatever age you are and whatever you are feeling, it is important to talk. I have helped hundreds of people transform their lives through therapy so do get in touch.
And, for younger children, play aids their journey to emotional well-being.
Hi, I am Naomi. If you are worried about a child or adolescent or you are a young adult as a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor / psychotherapist for young people, I can help. Please feel you are not alone. Being ‘in the bubble’ is a safe space that allows us to explore and reflect on personal experiences. This helps support self-growth. My approach is centered on truly listening, ensuring that inner feelings are heard and valued. In a nurturing and warm atmosphere, I adapt to the needs of each person where they lead the session and tell their story.
And, for younger children, play aids their journey to emotional well-being.
Hi, I am Naomi. If you are worried about a child or adolescent or you are a young adult as a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor / psychotherapist for young people, I can help. Please feel you are not alone. Being ‘in the bubble’ is a safe space that allows us to explore and reflect on personal experiences. This helps support self-growth. My approach is centered on truly listening, ensuring that inner feelings are heard and valued. In a nurturing and warm atmosphere, I adapt to the needs of each person where they lead the session and tell their story.
Therapy that meets you where you are, with warmth, curiosity, and respect.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and young people who are finding life a bit heavy, whether that’s anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, identity questions, or the sense of being overwhelmed by everyday demands. My approach is calm, collaborative, and centred on helping people feel understood, supported, and able to move at a pace that feels right for them.
A core part of my practice is neuroaffirming work and an appreciation for the ways culture, identity, and lived experience shape how we navigate the world.
Therapy that meets you where you are, with warmth, curiosity, and respect.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and young people who are finding life a bit heavy, whether that’s anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, identity questions, or the sense of being overwhelmed by everyday demands. My approach is calm, collaborative, and centred on helping people feel understood, supported, and able to move at a pace that feels right for them.
A core part of my practice is neuroaffirming work and an appreciation for the ways culture, identity, and lived experience shape how we navigate the world.
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I offer counselling for children and young people, using talking, play and creative approaches to help them feel heard and develop more manageable ways of coping.
Counselling for children, young people and their parents and carers — London, W9 & NW1.
Parents and carers often get in touch when they have noticed a change in their child — increased anxiety, school difficulties, big emotional reactions, or a withdrawal. Sometimes there is no obvious trigger; just a feeling that things are harder than they should be. Some parents are also struggling themselves: with the weight of parenting, guilt, or not knowing how to help.
I offer counselling for children and young people, using talking, play and creative approaches to help them feel heard and develop more manageable ways of coping.
Counselling for children, young people and their parents and carers — London, W9 & NW1.
Parents and carers often get in touch when they have noticed a change in their child — increased anxiety, school difficulties, big emotional reactions, or a withdrawal. Sometimes there is no obvious trigger; just a feeling that things are harder than they should be. Some parents are also struggling themselves: with the weight of parenting, guilt, or not knowing how to help.
You are not someone with no options. You are someone whose confidence has been shaken. When life becomes difficult, lonely or uncertain, do you find yourself turning toward those experiences with curiosity or moving away from them?
My role is not to tell you what to do. It is to help you understand what might be getting in the way of living the life you want. Together, we explore the fears, emotions, and beliefs beneath the surface, so that you can move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and confidence.
You are not someone with no options. You are someone whose confidence has been shaken. When life becomes difficult, lonely or uncertain, do you find yourself turning toward those experiences with curiosity or moving away from them?
My role is not to tell you what to do. It is to help you understand what might be getting in the way of living the life you want. Together, we explore the fears, emotions, and beliefs beneath the surface, so that you can move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and confidence.
As an integrative psychotherapist I have a range of approaches (eg talking therapy, Attachment Theory, the arts and play) I adapt to meet my clients' needs moment by moment.
I work with children and young people who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. I also work with parents who are looking for a space to reflect on how to support their children's wellbeing. All sorts of situations can bring someone of any age to therapy, but areas we might focus on include confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, low mood, managing anger, relationships, emotional difficulties associated with neurodiversity, resilience, parental separation, emotional regulation, the impact of special educational needs, and friendship issues.
As an integrative psychotherapist I have a range of approaches (eg talking therapy, Attachment Theory, the arts and play) I adapt to meet my clients' needs moment by moment.
I work with children and young people who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. I also work with parents who are looking for a space to reflect on how to support their children's wellbeing. All sorts of situations can bring someone of any age to therapy, but areas we might focus on include confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, low mood, managing anger, relationships, emotional difficulties associated with neurodiversity, resilience, parental separation, emotional regulation, the impact of special educational needs, and friendship issues.
I am based in South London, and also Oxford Circus.
Therapy can be extremely daunting.
it is through a compassionate empathy, I aim to enable us to explore your patterns and concerns at a safe pace.
I use a mind/body, somatic understanding approach, guiding the held-in emotions to become processed. Looking at how adaptations have helped you, but no longer serve you any more.
I specialise in working with relational difficulties and sense of self worth. Through attachment lens we can see anxiety, loss and often core beliefs and unmet needs of childhood.
From these areas, we experience the adaptations needed to survive.
I am based in South London, and also Oxford Circus.
Therapy can be extremely daunting.
it is through a compassionate empathy, I aim to enable us to explore your patterns and concerns at a safe pace.
I use a mind/body, somatic understanding approach, guiding the held-in emotions to become processed. Looking at how adaptations have helped you, but no longer serve you any more.
I specialise in working with relational difficulties and sense of self worth. Through attachment lens we can see anxiety, loss and often core beliefs and unmet needs of childhood.
From these areas, we experience the adaptations needed to survive.
You might keep it together on the outside while feeling anxious, low, or completely worn out inside. You may struggle to put your feelings into words, or simply feel that something isn’t right. My clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand — often including men who aren’t used to opening up, as well as people who’ve spent a long time keeping things to themselves. I offer a calm, person-centered space with no pressure, helping you make sense of things and rebuild self-trust. We begin wherever you are.
I offer sessions at £60 online and £70 in person, allowing flexibility
You might keep it together on the outside while feeling anxious, low, or completely worn out inside. You may struggle to put your feelings into words, or simply feel that something isn’t right. My clients come to therapy feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand — often including men who aren’t used to opening up, as well as people who’ve spent a long time keeping things to themselves. I offer a calm, person-centered space with no pressure, helping you make sense of things and rebuild self-trust. We begin wherever you are.
I offer sessions at £60 online and £70 in person, allowing flexibility
Work with younger children is through the medium of play.
Within the provision of a non judgemental, unconditionally accepting and culturally attuned environment, I hope clients experience the therapeutic space a safe one.
I believe the client is the expert in their own life (even if they don't feel like they are). Part of my work is to help you make the best of your own experience and understanding, leading to change and growth and into new ways of being, thinking and feeling.
My work as a pluralistic therapist is underpinned by modern developmental thinking from Neurobiology, Attachment and Trauma theory.
Work with younger children is through the medium of play.
Within the provision of a non judgemental, unconditionally accepting and culturally attuned environment, I hope clients experience the therapeutic space a safe one.
I believe the client is the expert in their own life (even if they don't feel like they are). Part of my work is to help you make the best of your own experience and understanding, leading to change and growth and into new ways of being, thinking and feeling.
My work as a pluralistic therapist is underpinned by modern developmental thinking from Neurobiology, Attachment and Trauma theory.
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.
As a client seeking support, you may be navigating challenges like anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship issues. Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, you desire a safe, judgment-free space to explore your thoughts. Your goals likely include developing healthier coping mechanisms, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering meaningful connections, ultimately seeking clarity, peace, and authentic self-expression for a more fulfilling life.
As a client seeking support, you may be navigating challenges like anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship issues. Feeling overwhelmed by emotions, you desire a safe, judgment-free space to explore your thoughts. Your goals likely include developing healthier coping mechanisms, enhancing self-awareness, and fostering meaningful connections, ultimately seeking clarity, peace, and authentic self-expression for a more fulfilling life.
I am dedicated in offering a supportive and compassionate space for individuals and families navigating life’s challenges. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or parenting challenges, and looking for greater self-understanding, emotional balance, or a clearer sense of direction. As an Internal Family Systems(IFS)-trained Psychologist, I work collaboratively with you to explore these experiences. Drawing also on approaches such as CBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy, I support you in building resilience and creating meaningful, lasting change.
I am dedicated in offering a supportive and compassionate space for individuals and families navigating life’s challenges. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or parenting challenges, and looking for greater self-understanding, emotional balance, or a clearer sense of direction. As an Internal Family Systems(IFS)-trained Psychologist, I work collaboratively with you to explore these experiences. Drawing also on approaches such as CBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy, I support you in building resilience and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome! I'm Angela Clarke, a counsellor based in Ilford, Essex. I offer face to face and online therapy for adults, couples and teenagers. I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can talk openly and explore what’s going on for you.
My approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT and relational models. This allows me to shape sessions around your individual needs.
Welcome! I'm Angela Clarke, a counsellor based in Ilford, Essex. I offer face to face and online therapy for adults, couples and teenagers. I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can talk openly and explore what’s going on for you.
My approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT and relational models. This allows me to shape sessions around your individual needs.
Life can feel heavy when you’re exhausted from "keeping it together" while navigating trauma, anxiety, or the complexities of neurodivergence. Perhaps you’re struggling with the weight of masking, or maybe past experiences are showing up in your body as tension, shame, or hypervigilance. You might simply feel "out of sorts" or stuck in a cycle of survival that leaves you feeling misunderstood. I offer a gentle, trauma-informed space where you don’t have to explain yourself or be anyone other than who you are. Whether we are exploring childhood trauma, cultural identity, or the day-to-day challenges of ADHD and mood, all at your pace
Life can feel heavy when you’re exhausted from "keeping it together" while navigating trauma, anxiety, or the complexities of neurodivergence. Perhaps you’re struggling with the weight of masking, or maybe past experiences are showing up in your body as tension, shame, or hypervigilance. You might simply feel "out of sorts" or stuck in a cycle of survival that leaves you feeling misunderstood. I offer a gentle, trauma-informed space where you don’t have to explain yourself or be anyone other than who you are. Whether we are exploring childhood trauma, cultural identity, or the day-to-day challenges of ADHD and mood, all at your pace
I am an experienced integrative therapist currently working in Harley Street, Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton. My practice is open to adults, adolescents and children. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, yearning for a better relationship, or seeking more fulfillment in life, therapy can offer relief and hope. I have a passion for working with children and teenagers, relationship and attachment issues. My goal is to assist those who wish to learn a new way of relating whether it involves parenting,couples or individuals. I use a combination of techniques that are tailored to you in your process towards healing.
I am an experienced integrative therapist currently working in Harley Street, Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton. My practice is open to adults, adolescents and children. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, yearning for a better relationship, or seeking more fulfillment in life, therapy can offer relief and hope. I have a passion for working with children and teenagers, relationship and attachment issues. My goal is to assist those who wish to learn a new way of relating whether it involves parenting,couples or individuals. I use a combination of techniques that are tailored to you in your process towards healing.
I have a wealth of experience and have worked within the NHS and in Private Practice. I offer therapeutic work within a clinic setting to infants, children, adolescents, young people, parents and couples. I supervise and offer consultation to other professionals.
I have a wealth of experience and have worked within the NHS and in Private Practice. I offer therapeutic work within a clinic setting to infants, children, adolescents, young people, parents and couples. I supervise and offer consultation to other professionals.
Hello, I am Sarah Felicity Angel a UKCP registered psychotherapist practising in Twickenham and Little Venice London.
Hello, I am Sarah Felicity Angel a UKCP registered psychotherapist practising in Twickenham and Little Venice London.
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.