What is Play Therapy?

Play Therapy focuses on how play is a child’s natural form of self-expression. Play is used to navigate feelings and experiences when children may not have the words to. Using different creative mediums such as music, sand tray, arts and crafts etc. children are able to express themselves through exploring their creativity.

You can find more information about Play Therapy on the Play Therapy UK website.

At Apricity Play Therapy, we understand that children often don't have the words to describe their big feelings. Through child-led play, we create a reassuring space where your child can explore their world, process their feelings, and develop resilience in a way that feels safe and natural to them.

Who could Play Therapy benefit?

Play therapy can benefit any child experiencing any of the below and more.

Abuse (Emotional, Physical, Sexual)
ADHD
Anger
ASD
Attachment Issues
Behaviour Concerns
Bereavement/Loss
Bullied/Bullying
Delayed Development
Family Relationship Difficulties

Lack of confidence
Nightmares/Bed Wetting
Physical Disabilities
Poor School Attendance
School Absences
Separated/Divorced Parents
Social Exclusion
Trauma
Under Performing (Academically, Socially, Culturally)
Withdrawn Personality

If you have any questions regarding any concerns you may have that are not mentioned above, please enquire.

Inside the Play Therapy Toolkit

In the therapeutic space, a variety of creative tools are available to help your child express what might be hard to say with words. Each medium is supplied to help them feel comfortable and explore their feelings at their own pace.

Arts and Crafts

Sand Tray

Puppets

Clay/Playdough

Therapeutic Stories

Dress Up

Creative Visualisation

Musical Instruments

LEGO

Dolls and Figures

Games

Every toy in our toolkit is chosen with great care and attention. Our goal is to create an environment that supports emotional safety, encourages growth, and helps your child discover their inner strength through the natural language of play.