Introducing Silent Stories: A private Play Therapy service in Inverclyde and West Scotland

Silent Stories
Apr 27
2 min read

Updated: Jul 24

There is a growing awareness of the importance of children’s emotional well-being. Many parents are noticing changes in their children, whether that is anxiety, emotional overwhelm, school avoidance, behavioural difficulties, or challenges linked to life events and transitions.

At the same time, services, both statutory and third sector, are often under increasing pressure, and families can find themselves waiting for the support they feel that their child needs.

Introducing Silent Stories Child & Adolescent Therapies:

Silent Stories was created in response to this need. As a private play therapy practice based in Inverclyde, but operating across Renfrewshire, Dumbartonshire and Glasgow, Silent Stories offers a calm, consistent, and accessible space where children and adolescents can begin to make sense of their conscious and unconscious experiences in a way that feels natural to them.

What Is Play Therapy?

Play therapy is a child-led, trauma informed, attachment based, non-directive therapeutic intervention that allows children and teenagers to express themselves through play rather than words.

This can be especially helpful for children who:

Feel anxious or overwhelmed.
Struggle to talk about their feelings.
Have experienced change or difficult life events.
Show emotional or behavioural difficulties.
Show neurodiverse or developmental challenges.
Avoid school.
Or experience many more difficulties.

Through play therapy, children and teenagers can safely explore their thoughts, and feelings in a way that respects their individual experiences at their own pace.

Supporting Children Across Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and West Scotland:

At Silent Stories, sessions are designed to feel safe, welcoming, and consistent.

Children are supported to:

Express themselves freely.
Build emotional awareness.
Develop confidence and resilience.
Feel understood without pressure.

About the Therapist:

Silent Stories is led by Claire Brown, a Britsh Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) trained and qualified Play Therapist. Claire works in line with the BAPT's Ethical Basis for Good Practice and engages in ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and safeguarding requirements.

Her approach is grounded in providing a safe, reflective, and emotionally attuned space for every child.

A Personal and Responsive Service:

As a private therapy service, Silent Stories offers a more personal and responsive approach, helping families access support in a way that feels manageable and timely.

Services include:

Taking the First Step:

For many parents, reaching out for support can feel like a significant step.

It’s not always about having clear answers, it’s often about recognising that something doesn’t feel quite right and wanting to understand how best to support your child.

If you are looking for therapeutic support for your child or teenager in Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Dumbartonshire or Glasgow, Silent Stories offers a safe and supportive place to begin.

You can get in touch here: www.silentstories.co.uk to arrange an initial conversation.

How Silent Stories Can Help

If your child is finding it difficult to manage emotions, relationships or behaviour, Silent Stories offers Play Therapy, Filial Therapy and family support across Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire and the surrounding areas.