Child Space
Arts and Play Therapy for Children 
Children can sometimes face challenges that disrupt their daily lives and affect those around them. They may feel overwhelmed, sad, or struggle to cope. You and the school may notice changes in their behavior, such as inattentiveness, difficulties with sleep or eating, or problems in their relationships with family and friends.
Therapy aims to help children express themselves in healthier ways and discover more positive strategies for handling emotions, solving problems, and managing conflicts. I offer a range of short-term and long-term therapeutic options tailored to each child’s needs. Depending on the situation, I work one-on-one with the child or, at times, in joint sessions with both the parent and child.
I collaborate closely with key adults in the child's life, including parents, carers, teachers, and support staff. My approach is warm, flexible, and open, and takes place in a safe, caring, and confidential space. Currently I am working in two London primary schools.
Signs your child may benefit from therapy
You may notice your child is displaying behaviours or symptoms including:
Tummy aches, feeling unwell, headaches
Crying, sadness
Won't sleep alone, sleep disturbance,
Negative self-talk, like "I'm bad," ‘everyone hates me’ and "I can't do this"
Avoiding school
Angry outbursts
How art and play as well as talking in therapy helps
Rather than having to use words or explain what is troubling them, children can use the arts including painting & drawing, clay and playdough, drama, music, puppets, and sandplay to communicate at their own pace.
Arts and Play Therapy…
Offers children a safe form of emotional expression and communication.
Arts and Play Therapy…
Offers an emotional outlet whilst also supporting the child’s sense of being understood.
Arts and Play Therapy…
Gives a child an opportunity to play out a difficult life event so that together we can make more sense of what happened.
Arts and Play Therapy…
Tries to help children understand confusing feelings or upsetting events.