Play Therapy
What Is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a gentle child-led approach that helps young people express their thoughts and feelings in a way that feels natural to them. Through play, children can explore their experiences, build confidence and begin to make sense of their emotions.
At Little Bee Clinic, we make sure your child feels heard, understood and valued. Our child play therapists hold a wide range of expertise, providing a safe space where young people can feel comfortable and supported as they grow, heal and thrive.
What Is Play Therapy Used For?
The Little Bee Clinic offers child play therapy services to help with a wide range of challenges young people may be facing. Examples include:
Anxiety & Worries
Low Mood & Sadness
Anger & Emotional Outbursts
Friendship Issues & Social Skills
Low Self-Esteem & Confidence
Family Changes
Trauma & Distressing Experiences
Behavioural Challenges
Difficulty Expressing Thoughts & Feelings
How Does Play Therapy Work?
Step 1: Getting To Know Your Child
Our play therapists begin with a thoughtful assessment, taking time to understand your child’s world, including their emotions, behaviour and experiences. This helps us shape a therapy plan that truly meets their individual needs.
Step 2: Play Therapy For Children
Your child attends regular sessions where they can explore and express themselves through play in a calm and supportive environment. Our therapists gently guide the process, helping children process feelings and build confidence at their own pace.
Step 3: Ongoing Support & Guidance
Our expert play therapists regularly review your child’s progress and stay connected with you as a parent. You will receive useful insights and practical strategies to support your child at home and beyond so that you feel confident helping them day to day.
Do You Offer Play Therapy Near Me?
Yes, Little Bee Clinic offers play therapy near you, making it easier to access the right support for your child! We provide play therapy across London from our physical clinics in Finchley (N3 1QB), Brixton/Clapham (SW2 5UL) and Stratford (E15 1NT), as well as in Leeds (LS7 4NY), with calm and welcoming spaces for children to feel at ease.
Alongside our clinic sessions, we can arrange home visits in surrounding areas where appropriate, offering added flexibility for families. We also provide online sessions so that children can access play therapy across the UK, including from Manchester, Birmingham, Bedford, Cambridge, Liverpool, Cardiff, Norwich and Oxford.
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What Are The Benefits Of Play Therapy?
Play therapy at The Little Bee Clinic gives children a space where they can express what is going on for them in their own way, without pressure. It helps them feel more settled, allows them to grow in confidence and begin to handle big feelings a little more easily, with the support of a therapist who really understands them.
Do You Offer Child Autism Play Therapy?
Yes, we offer play therapy for children with autism at Little Bee Clinic. Sessions are shaped around each child, allowing them to engage in a way that feels comfortable, while gently supporting communication, emotional understanding and connection with others. Our autism play therapists take a calm and flexible approach, creating a space where your child can feel at ease and accepted as they are, while building skills at their own pace.
Does Play Therapy Help With ADHD?
Play therapy can be helpful for children with ADHD by offering structure within a calm and supportive setting. ADHD play therapy can support emotional regulation, attention and impulse control, while also helping children feel understood rather than overwhelmed.
Why Choose Little Bee Clinic For Play Therapy For Kids?
At The Little Bee Clinic, we take the time to truly get to know your child. We make sure they feel heard, understood and valued, with therapists who bring a wide range of experience and a gentle approach. Our aim is to create a space where children can open up and feel supported at their own pace.
What Are Different Examples Of Play Therapy?
Activities for play therapy can take many forms depending on the child. This might include creative play like drawing or painting, imaginative role play, sand tray work, storytelling or using toys and games to explore feelings. Each play therapy technique is chosen to suit the child, helping them express themselves in a way that feels comfortable.
How Do I Know If My Child Needs A Play Therapist?
If your child seems withdrawn, overwhelmed or is struggling with big emotions or behaviour changes, play therapy can offer a gentle way to support them. Often, it is less about having a clear problem and more about giving them space to work things through with the right support.