Getting Started

The first step is usually an Initial Parent Consultation without your child present.

The Initial Parent Consultation is an important part of the therapeutic process. It gives us the opportunity to explore your concerns in depth, think together about your child's emotional world, and decide on the most appropriate next step before beginning any work with your child.

Many parents find that this first consultation alone provides valuable understanding, reassurance and practical guidance, regardless of whether ongoing play therapy is recommended.

Together we consider the most appropriate next step. Sometimes this leads to individual play therapy, sometimes ongoing parent consultations are the most helpful approach, and occasionally another form of support may be recommended. Every child is different, so I prefer not to make assumptions before getting to know your family.