PLAY THERAPY
WITH TARA
IN BRISTOL
"Let me always be who I am and then some" Mary Oliver
Play Therapy helps children to overcome struggles, make sense of their feelings, and feel more confident in themselves. It is beneficial for all children aged 3 - 12 years. ​Some of the positive outcomes of play therapy include increased:​
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Confidence
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Resilience
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Understanding of feelings
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Regulation of feelings
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Positive relationships
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Self-esteem
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Sense of agency
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Focus and attention
Through expression and creativity, play therapy forms a bridge between a child's head and heart to help with all aspects of their life, from simple everyday challenges, to complex traumatic experiences.
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Please get in touch using the form below or ring me on 07748964201 to find out more and what I can do to help you and your family.​​​​
I am Tara, a qualified play therapist in central Bristol. I have over 25 years experience working with children, young people, families, and carers supporting a range of needs - as a teacher, youth worker and co-ordinator of children's education projects as well as through play therapy.
I have been working in schools delivering Play therapy for the last 5 years with powerful results. I specialise ​in non-directive, child centered Play therapy called CCPT.
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I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in play therapy and a Post Graduate Certificate in therapeutic play (both with distinction). I am PTUK registered, DBS checked, insured, and registered with the ICO regarding data protection. I have regular supervision.
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ABOUT ME
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOW LONG DOES PLAY THERAPY TAKE?
Children come to Play therapy once a week for 45 minutes.
Some children will respond to a short term intervention (for example up to 12 sessions). However, when problems have persisted for a long time or are complex, a longer-term intervention is usually required. The average number of sessions needed by children is 28.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
£50 per session.
Initially a minimum of 12 sessions must be booked, with 4 sessions paid for upfront. You will then be invoiced every 4 sessions after that.
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Please get in touch about concessions for those who live in the BS2 area and further concessions for children from the BS2 area of Black African/Caribbean heritage.
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Rates include:
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Initial phone call and discussion
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In-person meeting in the Play room
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In-person reviews every 8 sessions
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All materials, equipment and resources.
Any additional meetings/etc other than those listed above will be charged for.
WHERE WILL IT HAPPEN?
I work from my home in St. Paul's, Bristol.
CAN I COME AND MEET YOU AND SEE THE SPACE?
Yes. After an initial phone call we can arrange a time for you to come and visit. I am very happy to talk through any questions you have, even if therapy is not taken up in the end.
When something is understood, it radiates.
​ Orland Bishop
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