ContactFor ParentsReferralsWhat is Play Therapy

Play Therapy room: 7, Cloonarkin Drive, Oranmore, Co. Galway Telephone: +353 87 6254401

It is hard not to worry when your child is struggling with something. We live in a society of labels and diagnosis and our news is flooded with stories that would make the most confident parent nervous. When one of our children is struggling, it is difficult to know what path to take and what…

Referrals are received from Parents Social work G.P Psychiatry Schools At the referral stage, a meeting takes place with the referring body. A meeting is then held with the child’s parents/carer(s). Sessions are weekly and regular. The amount of sessions is determined by the referral and reviewed regularly. An initial 12 sessions is usually agreed.…

Play Therapy is an effective form of therapy for children with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties including depression, anxiety, aggression and issues relating to difficult life experiences such as abuse,  loss, family breakdown and trauma. It is particularly effective with children who cannot, or do not want to talk about their difficulties. Using…