Play Therapy in Niagara on the Lake, ON
The Dot Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MSW
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S (Online Only)
If you're feeling disconnected, distracted, and detached from your life, it may be time to look at why. Why can't I connect, why am I not able to just "get over" my past, or why does it all feel so meaningless? Maybe there are other questions, like “what am I doing with my life” or “who do I want to be?”. It’s okay to take time that's just for you, to look at your life and see both the big picture and explore the often overlooked details. With the right support, you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life.
If you're feeling disconnected, distracted, and detached from your life, it may be time to look at why. Why can't I connect, why am I not able to just "get over" my past, or why does it all feel so meaningless? Maybe there are other questions, like “what am I doing with my life” or “who do I want to be?”. It’s okay to take time that's just for you, to look at your life and see both the big picture and explore the often overlooked details. With the right support, you can feel more present, connected, and in control of your life.
Carolyn Agnew-Hall
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
I believe that anyone can benefit from counselling. We all have our struggles and sometimes talking with someone in a safe, supportive and confidential environment can help to see things differently, develop new skills to put toward problems, and create new meaning about your own personal story. The most important factor in the therapeutic relationship, as in any relationship, is feeling safe and understood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and open space in which to deepen your self-awareness and reach your goals.
I believe that anyone can benefit from counselling. We all have our struggles and sometimes talking with someone in a safe, supportive and confidential environment can help to see things differently, develop new skills to put toward problems, and create new meaning about your own personal story. The most important factor in the therapeutic relationship, as in any relationship, is feeling safe and understood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and open space in which to deepen your self-awareness and reach your goals.
Cassandra Gordon
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
Do you suffer from intense emotions that you can’t seem to get under control? Maybe it feels like constantly being bombarded with intrusive thoughts or images that you just can’t get out of your head. Maybe you feel like no one really knows you or that you’ve never fully belonged. Maybe you work so hard every day to portray like everything is together but in the back of your mind there an insidious worry that things might just fall apart at any moment. Wherever you are at right now, I will meet you there and work with you to create a treatment plan that allows you to meet your own goals.
Abma Counselling Group
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S
You're seeking change but feel stuck. Whether it's the weight of trauma, the tangle of relationships, or the grip of anxiety, you're looking for a Niagara-based therapist who truly gets you and can guide you towards the life you've always wanted.
You're seeking change but feel stuck. Whether it's the weight of trauma, the tangle of relationships, or the grip of anxiety, you're looking for a Niagara-based therapist who truly gets you and can guide you towards the life you've always wanted.
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Playful Solutions
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CPT-R, EMDR
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2T
Liz Christie is registered and dedicated to offering EMDR and Play Therapy to her community. Liz is also an EMDRIA approved Consultant in Training. Liz provides a safe and warm therapeutic environment to guide parents and their children through issues such as anxiety/OCD, depression, relational attachment concerns/RAD, trauma related to grief, divorce, physical or sexual abuse, emotional/social behaviour struggles, and self-esteem. Children and teens who struggle to cope with confusing feelings can show signs of emotion dysregulation through their behaviour and Liz can help.
Liz Christie is registered and dedicated to offering EMDR and Play Therapy to her community. Liz is also an EMDRIA approved Consultant in Training. Liz provides a safe and warm therapeutic environment to guide parents and their children through issues such as anxiety/OCD, depression, relational attachment concerns/RAD, trauma related to grief, divorce, physical or sexual abuse, emotional/social behaviour struggles, and self-esteem. Children and teens who struggle to cope with confusing feelings can show signs of emotion dysregulation through their behaviour and Liz can help.
Tina Hardman
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MSW, RSW, CPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2S
I am a registered Psychotherapist, registered Social Worker and certified Play Therapist. Life's journey can be filled with moments of victory and joy, and moments of sadness and struggle. There will be times when you persevere and times when you will need courage. Life's journey can bring you to a crossroad leading you to ask which direction to follow. Should you find that your life's journey is presenting challenge or adversely impacting your emotional, mental, physical or spiritual well-being, and you are seeking to increase your wellness, let's work together to find your inner peace.
I am a registered Psychotherapist, registered Social Worker and certified Play Therapist. Life's journey can be filled with moments of victory and joy, and moments of sadness and struggle. There will be times when you persevere and times when you will need courage. Life's journey can bring you to a crossroad leading you to ask which direction to follow. Should you find that your life's journey is presenting challenge or adversely impacting your emotional, mental, physical or spiritual well-being, and you are seeking to increase your wellness, let's work together to find your inner peace.
The Play Clinic provides a safe and secure place for children, youth, adults, and families to heal as they work through emotional, behavioural, and relational issues. Jodie is Certified Play Therapist Supervisor, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified EMDR therapist, Certified Trauma Professional II, and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Jodie spent the last 10 years focused on specializing in children's behavioural and mental health, seeking out consultation from leading therapeutic experts to be able to support clients of all ages healing and well being.
The Play Clinic provides a safe and secure place for children, youth, adults, and families to heal as they work through emotional, behavioural, and relational issues. Jodie is Certified Play Therapist Supervisor, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified EMDR therapist, Certified Trauma Professional II, and a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider. Jodie spent the last 10 years focused on specializing in children's behavioural and mental health, seeking out consultation from leading therapeutic experts to be able to support clients of all ages healing and well being.
With a focus on art and play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and other evidence-based techniques, I create a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to express themselves and work through their struggles.
I focus on working with children, teens and young adults to help them navigate the challenges of life. Whether working with an individual, a family, or a group, my goal is to empower my clients to make positive changes and live fulfilling lives.
With a focus on art and play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and other evidence-based techniques, I create a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to express themselves and work through their struggles.
I focus on working with children, teens and young adults to help them navigate the challenges of life. Whether working with an individual, a family, or a group, my goal is to empower my clients to make positive changes and live fulfilling lives.
Play Therapy allows children to safely explore emotions and develop essential skills.
Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, self regulation, trauma, anxiety or major life transitions, you should not have to work through it alone. I provide a safe and supportive environment where we work through experiences using mindfulness and relaxation exercises, reframing thoughts and becoming more self-aware and in turn developing self-love. We work together to build resilience and emotional stability, while empowering you to take control and balance of your life.
Play Therapy allows children to safely explore emotions and develop essential skills.
Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, self regulation, trauma, anxiety or major life transitions, you should not have to work through it alone. I provide a safe and supportive environment where we work through experiences using mindfulness and relaxation exercises, reframing thoughts and becoming more self-aware and in turn developing self-love. We work together to build resilience and emotional stability, while empowering you to take control and balance of your life.
Amanda Stemplowski
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
I use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Model as well as additional modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused and Play Therapy.
Welcome! I am glad you are here as I understand it can be difficult to reach out. As a Trauma Therapist, I work with children, teens, and adults while offering a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues to make a lasting change. Working together, we will find an approach that best fits your needs. My goal is to meet my clients where they are at, while guiding and empowering them to make positive changes in their life.
I use the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Model as well as additional modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused and Play Therapy.
Welcome! I am glad you are here as I understand it can be difficult to reach out. As a Trauma Therapist, I work with children, teens, and adults while offering a safe space where we’ll heal the root issues to make a lasting change. Working together, we will find an approach that best fits your needs. My goal is to meet my clients where they are at, while guiding and empowering them to make positive changes in their life.
Myra Rados
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DTATI, EMDR, MARI, BSc
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2S
Art therapy is an ideal way for individuals or groups to explore therapy and find healing and support. Therapy can be joyful and creative. My ideal client is open to discover positive and supportive creative and client-focused approaches. Whether you require talk, expressive (non-verbal), brief, long-term, individual or group art therapy, it is a realistic goal. Art-making can explore your stuck or painful feelings, alter any thoughts or behaviours affected by fear, abuse, uncertainty, trauma, grief, loss, diminished moral, or work-stress and anxiety. I look forward to discuss your treatment goals and explore our journey together.
Art therapy is an ideal way for individuals or groups to explore therapy and find healing and support. Therapy can be joyful and creative. My ideal client is open to discover positive and supportive creative and client-focused approaches. Whether you require talk, expressive (non-verbal), brief, long-term, individual or group art therapy, it is a realistic goal. Art-making can explore your stuck or painful feelings, alter any thoughts or behaviours affected by fear, abuse, uncertainty, trauma, grief, loss, diminished moral, or work-stress and anxiety. I look forward to discuss your treatment goals and explore our journey together.
Deanna Khes-Grabiec
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
I focus on children, teenagers and young adults struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and perfectionism. I promote wellness beyond weight and address related social justice issues by approaching care from a Health at Every Size theoretical lens. Intrusive thoughts related to food, weight, and self-image can be overwhelming and by using a collaborative approach to discover self-compassion, food freedom, body acceptance, and self-confidence, patients can feel empowered.
I focus on children, teenagers and young adults struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and perfectionism. I promote wellness beyond weight and address related social justice issues by approaching care from a Health at Every Size theoretical lens. Intrusive thoughts related to food, weight, and self-image can be overwhelming and by using a collaborative approach to discover self-compassion, food freedom, body acceptance, and self-confidence, patients can feel empowered.
Ulla Woodard - Clinical Supervisor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CMFSW, MHt
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2S (Online Only)
I have vacancy to supervise a few counsellors/ therapists. My style is to follow your individual style and provide suggestions to fit your treatment methodology of choice. I believe supervision can effectively support continuous professional growth whether a new or already seasoned therapist.
I have vacancy to supervise a few counsellors/ therapists. My style is to follow your individual style and provide suggestions to fit your treatment methodology of choice. I believe supervision can effectively support continuous professional growth whether a new or already seasoned therapist.
Rina Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, BASoc, DipPsyc, CTIC, ISTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, personal relationships, mood shifts, insecurity, grief or painful memories rooted in trauma, you shouldn't have to work through it alone. I create a safe and supportive environment where I help you learn how to manage your emotions, understand yourself better, build healthy relationships, and change the way you think to help you heal and grow.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, personal relationships, mood shifts, insecurity, grief or painful memories rooted in trauma, you shouldn't have to work through it alone. I create a safe and supportive environment where I help you learn how to manage your emotions, understand yourself better, build healthy relationships, and change the way you think to help you heal and grow.
It can be a difficult process finding the right therapist, and I am here to help. I'm Dr. Lesley Miller, a Clinical Psychologist licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. At Brookside Psychologists, we have many experienced, licensed psychotherapists and psychologists available to work with you. We're located in St. Catharines and Burlington.
It can be a difficult process finding the right therapist, and I am here to help. I'm Dr. Lesley Miller, a Clinical Psychologist licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. At Brookside Psychologists, we have many experienced, licensed psychotherapists and psychologists available to work with you. We're located in St. Catharines and Burlington.
Krysten Dilts
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
Welcome! My name is Krysten and it would be my pleasure to get to know you. Do you have struggles with anxiety, low mood, or emotion regulation? Do these struggles affect you in your everyday life? Would you like to do the personal work to improve your mental health? I can help! I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my sessions to each client's unique needs, and drawing techniques and tools from various therapeutic modalities. I look forward to connecting with you to make a plan for your mental wellbeing.
Welcome! My name is Krysten and it would be my pleasure to get to know you. Do you have struggles with anxiety, low mood, or emotion regulation? Do these struggles affect you in your everyday life? Would you like to do the personal work to improve your mental health? I can help! I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my sessions to each client's unique needs, and drawing techniques and tools from various therapeutic modalities. I look forward to connecting with you to make a plan for your mental wellbeing.
Nate Venema @ Stride Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MEd, OCT, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Fonthill, ON L0S
When people experience life stressors or trauma, it is not uncommon to stumble, become immobilized, or even unravel. My great passion is walk alongside people in dark chapters of their lives, to help them to dismantle obstacles, to move towards healthier functioning and healing. I help my clients, who include children, teens, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can accept and know themselves as whole, peaceful, and complete.
When people experience life stressors or trauma, it is not uncommon to stumble, become immobilized, or even unravel. My great passion is walk alongside people in dark chapters of their lives, to help them to dismantle obstacles, to move towards healthier functioning and healing. I help my clients, who include children, teens, adults and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can accept and know themselves as whole, peaceful, and complete.
Family Kinnections
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BCW, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Welland, ON L3C
Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Is your child or teen suffering from Depression, anxiety, or other problems? Do you want your child or teen to feel healthy, happy, and get along with you?
I specialize in the treatment of child, youth and family mental health concerns, including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-harm, OCD, anger, Autism/aspergers, separation/divorce, and behaviour problems (defiance, aggression, hostility). I have over 15 years of experience in child and youth mental health, including work in community counselling centers, hospital psychiatric treatment, and residential treatment centers.
Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Is your child or teen suffering from Depression, anxiety, or other problems? Do you want your child or teen to feel healthy, happy, and get along with you?
I specialize in the treatment of child, youth and family mental health concerns, including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-harm, OCD, anger, Autism/aspergers, separation/divorce, and behaviour problems (defiance, aggression, hostility). I have over 15 years of experience in child and youth mental health, including work in community counselling centers, hospital psychiatric treatment, and residential treatment centers.
Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals, children and families experiencing challenges in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, interfering behaviours. Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals, children, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.
Mareas was established as a specialized service provider to meet the needs of individuals, children and families experiencing challenges in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment, interfering behaviours. Mareas recognizes that from time to time, everyone including all families need support. Programs and treatment plans are designed with a holistic approach with the client as the focus. Mareas is committed to providing nurturing and dedicated support to individuals, children, youth and families during difficult periods of time to help them get back on course.
The Family Enhancement Centre
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2W
The Family Enhancement Centre is a full service counselling centre. We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, marital issues, school issues, grief / loss, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, self harm, relationship issues, anger management, separation / divorce, blended families, victims of crime, etc.. With multiple registered therapists we personally match your needs with our therapist's skill set, approach and style and we guarantee a good therapeutic match or we will transfer you to another one of our therapists until it is.
The Family Enhancement Centre is a full service counselling centre. We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, marital issues, school issues, grief / loss, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, self harm, relationship issues, anger management, separation / divorce, blended families, victims of crime, etc.. With multiple registered therapists we personally match your needs with our therapist's skill set, approach and style and we guarantee a good therapeutic match or we will transfer you to another one of our therapists until it is.
As a whole, therapy is a place that allows people to be vulnerable. My main goal as a therapist is to provide a safe outlet for you to share your story, validate your feelings and worries, emphasize your strengths, and encourage you to carry out the quality of life you deserve.
As a whole, therapy is a place that allows people to be vulnerable. My main goal as a therapist is to provide a safe outlet for you to share your story, validate your feelings and worries, emphasize your strengths, and encourage you to carry out the quality of life you deserve.
You deserve to be loved fully! Can you imagine what your life would look life if you felt truly heard, truly seen? Using the work of Harville Hendrix & Hellen LaKelly Hunt, I teach you how to "Get The Love You Want," based on their work in the book by the same name. Having been a therapist for many years, I can truly say that this is the most simple system for learning to achieve relational harmony, this quickly, that I have come accross. Understanding deeply the pain that is part of the human experience, I teach you Imago Dialogue Skills to transform your self and your relationship with this most elegant communication system.
You deserve to be loved fully! Can you imagine what your life would look life if you felt truly heard, truly seen? Using the work of Harville Hendrix & Hellen LaKelly Hunt, I teach you how to "Get The Love You Want," based on their work in the book by the same name. Having been a therapist for many years, I can truly say that this is the most simple system for learning to achieve relational harmony, this quickly, that I have come accross. Understanding deeply the pain that is part of the human experience, I teach you Imago Dialogue Skills to transform your self and your relationship with this most elegant communication system.
Cindy Rose - Wellness Counselling Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OSRP, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2M
Accepting new clients: Along your life journey you, or your child/adolescent, may have hit unanticipated challenges, transitions, or trauma, impacting your well-being and capacity to move forward. Others may view you as someone who has it all together, but internally you are stressed, anxious, unmotivated, or shut down. Perhaps, this is happening to your child, or adolescent, and as a parent you have exhausted all ideas, and don’t know where to turn. These difficulties are impacting the emotional/mental health of yourself, your relationships, your work, your schooling, and/or your family dynamics, leaving you feeling unfulfilled.
Accepting new clients: Along your life journey you, or your child/adolescent, may have hit unanticipated challenges, transitions, or trauma, impacting your well-being and capacity to move forward. Others may view you as someone who has it all together, but internally you are stressed, anxious, unmotivated, or shut down. Perhaps, this is happening to your child, or adolescent, and as a parent you have exhausted all ideas, and don’t know where to turn. These difficulties are impacting the emotional/mental health of yourself, your relationships, your work, your schooling, and/or your family dynamics, leaving you feeling unfulfilled.
Gillian Sheldrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Welland, ON L3B
Is your goal to reduce conflict within your family and live in harmony? Or reduce conflict during your separation and divorce? Would you like to receive support for you or your children? I specialize in helping family members of all ages during all phases of their lives. I am passionate about working with families who are in conflict and strive to help families come up with positive and workable solutions that aim to reduce the conflict within the family unit.
Is your goal to reduce conflict within your family and live in harmony? Or reduce conflict during your separation and divorce? Would you like to receive support for you or your children? I specialize in helping family members of all ages during all phases of their lives. I am passionate about working with families who are in conflict and strive to help families come up with positive and workable solutions that aim to reduce the conflict within the family unit.
Stella Bird
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Catharines, ON L2R
I offer an empathic approach that empowers and motivates you in your unique therapeutic process. Every human being has the capacity for personal growth; to create meaning; strive toward balance; to fulfill their own potential. I offer support and structure so that you can build on your creativity, wisdom, self-compassion and personal resilience. Providing you with a respectful, confidential space to speak about your personal/family history, formative experiences, beliefs, feelings, and motivations. You will be encouraged to explore your life experiences, to trust yourself, connect with your innate resourcefulness, develop adaptive ways of approaching your challenges and to engage in satisfying and effective actions that reinforce or facilitate further growth. I believe that there is strength in our diversity. Each individual brings their distinct experience, talents and culture to their healing journey. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience rooted in respect and equity. I am committed to supporting issues of social justice. I am consistent in updating my therapeutic training so that I am able to provide high quality therapeutic experiences.
I offer an empathic approach that empowers and motivates you in your unique therapeutic process. Every human being has the capacity for personal growth; to create meaning; strive toward balance; to fulfill their own potential. I offer support and structure so that you can build on your creativity, wisdom, self-compassion and personal resilience. Providing you with a respectful, confidential space to speak about your personal/family history, formative experiences, beliefs, feelings, and motivations. You will be encouraged to explore your life experiences, to trust yourself, connect with your innate resourcefulness, develop adaptive ways of approaching your challenges and to engage in satisfying and effective actions that reinforce or facilitate further growth. I believe that there is strength in our diversity. Each individual brings their distinct experience, talents and culture to their healing journey. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience rooted in respect and equity. I am committed to supporting issues of social justice. I am consistent in updating my therapeutic training so that I am able to provide high quality therapeutic experiences.
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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.