Play Therapy
Working with children. Counselling can help with many issues you may be facing. Anxiety, low mood, depression, bereavement, abuse, family issues, marital problems or past trauma are some examples of problems you can explore through counselling.
Interactive Healing: Play Therapy
Tailored for children aged 3 to 11, play therapy is a counseling method that harnesses the power of play to facilitate communication between therapists and children, gaining insights into their mental health. Recognising that cognitive skills often precede language development in children, play becomes a potent tool for comprehension. I may observe a child engaged in play with toys like playhouses and dolls, using these activities to interpret behaviours and pinpoint potential issues.
Sandplay therapy establishes a safe and protected space, where the complexities of the client’s inner world can be explored. Often young children, clients place miniature figurines in a small sandbox to express confusing feelings and inner experiences.
This creates a visual representation of the client’s thoughts and feelings and can reveal unconscious concerns that are inaccessible. I do not interpret, interfere with, or direct the client’s sand play but maintains an attitude of receptivity and acceptance, this approach allows the client to bring unconscious material and into consciousness with out fear of judgement or criticism.
Couple Counselling
In couples counselling my goal is to initially determine if both of you are committed to improving your relationship.
I aim to assist in creating a happy, healthy, and secure partnership by enhancing communication skills, emphasizing positive aspects, and addressing any negatives. While I provide support and guidance, it’s crucial for the couple to actively commit to positive progress.
In certain situations, separation may be the safest and healthiest option. I can help navigate the pain and grief associated with the end of the relationship, offering a constructive space to understand reasons for the breakup and facilitate forward movement.
Our first therapy session would involve both of you, followed by individual appointments in the second session.
Together, we’ll outline a plan for progressing in couples counselling.
Group Work
Counselling can help with many issues you may be facing. Anxiety, low mood, depression, bereavement, abuse, family issues, marital problems or past trauma are some examples of problems you can explore through counselling.
