Lotus Play Therapy

Children can find it difficult to express and make sense of their world through words,  therefore through facilitating alternative playful and creative methods to communicate, children are able to share their stories, thoughts and feelings through their natural medium of play. The therapist meets the child on their level, building a relationship based on trust, safety and acceptance. By gaining an insight into the child's experience, the therapist reflects what is seen, heard and felt in order for the child to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions and and what they may be finding difficult. This can lead to the reworking of negative patterns that may have developed and help with building healthier relationships, building confidence and self-esteem, reduce worries, develop coping strategies, improve behaviour and communication, develop social skills, enhance problem solving, and heal from trauma.

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I use an Integrative Holistic model of Play Therapy; validated by the PTUK clinical evidence base.  It integrates the therapeutic use of a wide range of creative arts media, including arts, crafts, clay, puppets, sand, minatures, musical instruments, therapeutic stories, creative visualisation, movement, games and role play.  I work with the unconscious and conscious processes, using non-directive and directive approaches. The sessions are largely child led, fostering a deep level of attunement to the child's experiences. Group sessions involve more directed experiential play and creative activities.