When young children struggle to articulate complex emotions, play therapy offers a nurturing environment to communicate through their most natural medium. Within a specialized playroom, your child is free to interact with various creative tools, including art supplies, sand trays, and games, at a rhythm that feels right for them.
These confidential, child-led sessions are customized to match your child’s developmental stage. I support children aged 4 to 12, ensuring parents remain integral to the journey through consistent communication and clinical guidance.

Play Therapy is effective for navigating diverse challenges, such as:

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Chronic worry, generalized anxiety, or fearful cycles

* Intense emotional outbursts, persistent irritability, or low mood

* Diminished self-esteem and social withdrawal

* Coping with grief, loss, or significant life changes

* Adjusting to family shifts, such as separation or divorce

* School-related stress, friendship hurdles, or social isolation

* Experiences with bullying or feeling marginalized

* Empowering neurodivergent children to thrive in a neurotypical world

* Sudden or unexplained behavioral shifts at home or in class

* Processing traumatic incidents or high-stress environments

* Managed outlets for anger and frustration

One-to-one play therapy sessions are designed for children facing social, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. By utilizing a compassionate, child-centered approach, children are given the space to express themselves, explore their feelings and develop healthy coping strategies. 
 

What happens during Play Therapy?

Play therapy sessions are usually weekly, at the same time each week, and last for 45 to 50 minutes. I usually recommend an initial block of 8 sessions, this includes a parent initial consultation, 6 play therapy sessions and a parent review session.  

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A parent initial consultation session is the first step, before play therapy sessions start. Your child does not attend this session. Here we complete a full assessment of your child's reason for referral, your child's history, clearly agree therapeutic goals and expectations. We will also discuss confidentiality, session times, fees, and consent. We will discuss periodic parent review meetings and guidance and recommendations where appropriate. Parents are a key partner in play therapy, usually parent review meeting happen every 6-8 sessions to discuss themes and progress.  

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FEES

Initial Parent Consultation (60 minutes): €70-€90

Play Therapy Session (45-50 minutes): €70-€90

Parent Review Consultation (60 minutes): €70-€90

 

Many private health insurers offer partial reimbursement for Play Therapy with an accreditated Play Therapist with the Irish Association of Play Therapy & Psychotherapy. Please check your individual policy for eligibility.  

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