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Discover what Play Therapy is and how child-led Play Therapy can support children and young people experiencing big emotions, anxiety and difficult experiences. Learn what happens during sessions, why children don't need to talk before they're ready, and how play can provide another way to communicate and explore feelings.

Could challenging behaviour be communicating an unmet need? Explore neurodiversity, children's behaviour and how child-led Play Therapy can provide support.

Bullying, friendship difficulties and low self-esteem can affect how children feel about themselves. Discover how Play Therapy can provide a safe space to explore difficult experiences.

When a child is struggling with bereavement or loss, feelings can be difficult to put into words. Discover how Play Therapy can provide another way to express and process difficult emotions.

As parents, we often expect bedtime to become easier as children grow older. Once routines are established, many children settle into sleep independently. So it can feel confusing when a child who has previously slept well suddenly becomes anxious at bedtime. If this sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. Bedtime anxiety is more common than many parents realise, and while it can be worrying, it is often a child's way of communicating that something deeper is go

How can I help my child with anxiety? Seeing your child struggle with anxiety can be difficult. As a parent or carer, it is natural to want to make things better, particularly when you can see that worry is beginning to affect their confidence, sleep, behaviour, school life, friendships or everyday activities. You may find yourself searching: How can I help my child with anxiety? How can I help my child with anxiety at school? How do I deal with anxiety in a child? What shoul

Going back to school and the transition can be exciting for some but challenging for others

As summer begins to draw to a close, many families start thinking about the return to school, routines and everyday life. For some children, this brings excitement. For others, it brings uncertainty, anxiety or mixed emotions. Before rushing into the next chapter, it can be helpful to pause and reflect on what the summer has revealed. Looking Beyond Activities Summer offers children something that term time often cannot: Space. Space to play. Space to connect. Space to be bor

Summer can sometimes bring pressure for parents. Social media is filled with family days out, holidays, activities and seemingly endless opportunities to create the "perfect" summer. Many parents find themselves wondering: "Am I doing enough?" "Should we be doing more?" "Will my child remember this summer?" The truth is that children often remember summer very differently from adults. The Pressure to Create Perfect Memories As parents, it is natural to want to create positive

Why Are Siblings Arguing More During the Holidays?

"I'm Bored!" Why Boredom Isn't Always a Problem

As the school holidays begin, many parents notice changes in their child's behaviour. A child who seemed settled during term time may suddenly become more emotional, clingy, argumentative, frustrated or tearful. It can be confusing when these changes appear just as life becomes more relaxed. However, this is often a normal response to the shift from the structure and routine of school to the freedom of the holidays. The Emotional Containment of School Some children at school

As adults, it can sometimes feel puzzling when children play the same game, tell the same story, or recreate the same scenario over and over again. Adults often assume children repeat play because they have run out of ideas. In reality, repetition is often a sign that something important is happening. Play Is a Child's Language Children do not always have the words to explain their thoughts, feelings and experiences. Instead, they often communicate through play. Communicating

Starting a new school can be a big emotional transition for children. Whether moving from nursery to primary school, primary to secondary school, or changing schools entirely, transitions can bring uncertainty, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Some children adjust quickly, while others may struggle more quietly underneath the surface.

School avoidance can be incredibly distressing for both children and parents. For some families, mornings become filled with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, tears, anger, or panic around attending school. Learn more about school anxiety here. School avoidance is rarely about a child simply “not wanting to go.” Often, there are deeper emotional factors underneath the behaviour. Understanding these factors can help us provide the right support. What Can Cause School Avoidance? Ev

As the school year comes to an end, many children experience a mixture of emotions. While some children feel excited about summer or moving on to the next stage, others may become anxious, emotional, withdrawn, or unsettled. For children, endings can feel much bigger than adults sometimes realise.

If you’re considering therapy for your child, it’s natural to feel unsure where to begin. There are different types of support available, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. What is Play Therapy? Play therapy is a child-led therapeutic approach that helps children express and process thoughts, feelings, and experiences through play rather than relying solely on words. For many children, emotions can feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult t

Attachment is the emotional bond a child forms with the important adults in their life. These early relationships shape how children understand themselves, others, and the world around them. Signs of Attachment Difficulties in Children Some children may experience: Clinginess or separation anxiety Difficulty trusting others Emotional outbursts Withdrawal or avoidance These behaviours can be linked to how safe and secure a child feels in rel

Children don’t always have the words to describe difficult or overwhelming experiences. Instead, these experiences may show up through behaviour, emotions, or withdrawal. Signs a Child May Be Struggling After a Difficult Experience You might notice: Changes in sleep Increased anxiety or fear Emotional outbursts Withdrawal or clinginess These are often signs that a child is trying to process something internally.

“Why is my child so angry?” Anger outbursts in children can feel sudden, intense, and difficult to understand. But often, anger is a sign that something deeper is going on underneath the surface. Children may express anger when they feel: • Overwhelmed or overstimulated • Anxious or worried • Frustrated and unable to communicate • Affected by changes at home or school