PLAY THERAPY
with Tara

Child-Centred
Play Therapy

For all children in Bristol

Play Therapy is specialised counselling, uniquely suited to children. It helps them process emotional struggles, understand their thoughts and feelings, build healthier coping strategies and a stronger sense of self. It is suitable and beneficial for all children aged 4 to 12.

Many children experience positive change through Play Therapy, including increased:

Confidence and self-esteem
Emotional regulation
Stronger, more positive relationships
A sense of personal agency
Focus and attention

In the safety of the playroom, and within a warm, trusting relationship, children express themselves freely and begin to find new ways forward. Play Therapy can support everything from everyday worries to more complex emotional challenges and trauma.

If you’d like to find out more about how I can support your child and your family, please get in touch using the form below or call me on 07748 964201.

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'Let me always be who I am and then some' Mary Oliver

ABOUT ME

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.

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.

More about CCPT

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.

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.

Rates include:

Initial phone call and discussion
In-person meeting in the Play room
In-person reviews every 8 sessions
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.