Services For Schools

Wouldn't it be wonderful if every child came to school happy, healthy and ready to learn? Unfortunately, many children arrive in the classroom full of worries, anger and other troubles that make it difficult for them to learn.

Play Therapy is a form of child psychotherapy which provides children with a safe space to explore and express their thoughts and feelings. They are not required to 'talk through their experiences' like counselling techniques, but rather they 'play out' what is happening for them in their world.

Play Therapy is an evidenced based practice. Research shows that between 77% and 84% of children show a positive change through the use of play and creative arts therapies in the UK.

I offer play therapy services to schools and organisations in and around Surrey.

An initial consultation in your school or organisation would provide the opportunity to discuss the level of therapeutic services needed and how I can best meet this.

My services might include

1:1 50 minute play therapy sessions.
Regular parental/carer meetings whereby I offer support and guidance, helping them to gain a therapeutic understanding around the child.
Regular meetings with the child's teachers, offering therapeutic tools to support social and emotional well-being in the classroom.

I currently offer both half and full day rates. As part of a half day I will work with 2 children, a full day will be with 4/5 children.

My fees include record keeping, meetings with teachers, play equipment, external supervision, transport, BAPT membership, professional indemnity insurance and continued professional development.

Fees for Schools and organisations are available on request.

Who is Play Therapy For?

Play Therapy is particularly useful for children aged 3yrs to 16yrs who have experienced trauma or who display emotional or behavioural difficulties, including:

Emotional

Anxiety, low self-esteem, low-confidence, anger, sadness, confusion, unhappiness.

Behavioural

Withdrawn, aggression, relationship difficulties, defiance, acting out, poor impulse control.

Neurodivergent children, including Autism, ADHD, ODD and Tourette Syndrome.

Situational

Bereavement, family breakdown, abuse, trauma, parental addiction, parental separation, domestic violence, Looked After Children, adopted children, relocation, bullying, young carers.

How can Play Therapy help your school?

Play Therapy gives children the tools to cope with life challenges. It may alter a child's behaviours and improve their social and emotional well-being through developing the following:

Self-esteem, self-confidence + self acceptance

Resilience

Problem-solving and decision making skills

Recognising and understanding their thoughts and feelings

Healthy coping strategies

Healthier relationships (improved empathy, respect and trust in others)

Reduction in anxiety

Language and fine motor skills

Playfulness and creativity

Addresses the needs of at risk children

When a child grows in these areas it leads to a happier child and healthier relationships in school and at home.

Services For Schools

Who is Play Therapy For?

How can Play Therapy help your school?

It has been a pleasure having Amy attached to our school. She is professional, friendly and worked within the everyday demands and changes at the school. She certainly made a positive difference to the lives of the children she worked with."

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