Healing through play, growing together
At Play Therapy Works, I understand the unique challenges children and families face. My services are designed to gently support children aged 12 and under through play-based counselling, while empowering parents with coaching and groups. Discover how I can help your family thrive.
Our services
We offer specialised support tailored for young children and their parents. Our gentle, development-appropriate approaches address a range of emotional and behavioural challenges, fostering resilience and well-being within your family.
Play therapy for children
Gentle counselling for children aged up to 12 years old, helping them process difficult feelings related to anxiety, parental separation, trauma, grief, and more.
Parent coaching
Support for parents navigating their children's challenges, offering guidance, strategies, and a supportive community through individual coaching. At times, if there is a demand for it, I also run parent groups.
Developmental play sessions
For children who don't have a "problem" that needs to be "fixed" but would benefit from one on one play sessions to aid in their development and awareness of self and others.
A unique space for healing in Blenheim
What makes Play Therapy Works a great choice for families in Blenheim? My commitment to your child's well-being is matched by my exceptionally well-equipped play therapy room. This dedicated space provides a safe, engaging, and rich environment specifically designed to facilitate therapeutic play and support your child's journey to healing and growth.
How play therapy helps children
Play therapy is a method of counselling suited to young children who are experiencing difficulties in any area of their lives. It is very gentle, works with their level of development, and allows the child the space to process their difficult feelings without judgment and without the pressure of an adult agenda. Play therapy can help with many different challenges faced by children, including dealing with parental separation, anxiety, trauma, grief, relational difficulties, and difficulty with adjustments to change and other issues.
Support for parents
Beyond the play therapy room, we extend our support to parents through dedicated coaching and group sessions. These services empower you with practical strategies and a deeper understanding of your child's emotional world, fostering a more harmonious and supportive family environment.
