Enter into children's play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.

‘For children, toys are their words and play in there is their language’, children need opportunities to play out what they have experienced, what they have learnt and what they want to understand.  

Play is a window into how our children see and feel about the world. It is during their busy hours of play that children work away at making sense of the world around them, and the internal world of their thoughts and feelings.

- Using play to enhance your child's well-being, Counsellor Gayle Creasey, UKCP .

Welcome to Connect 2 Thrive, where we specialise in Play Therapy for children—a dynamic and evidence-based approach designed to help children express themselves, process emotions, and overcome challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

Play Therapy is a therapeutic approach specifically tailored for children, recognising that they often communicate and process their emotions through play rather than verbal communication. In Play Therapy sessions, children engage in a variety of play activities, such as games, art, and imaginative play, providing a natural and developmentally appropriate means for them to explore and express their thoughts and feelings.

Child-Centered Exploration

Children are encouraged to choose from a diverse range of toys and activities, allowing them to express themselves in a way that feels natural and comfortable.

Symbolic Expression

Play becomes the language of therapy. Children use toys and activities as symbolic representations of their experiences, thoughts, and emotions.

Building a Therapeutic Relationship

Our trained Play Therapist establishes a warm and trusting relationship with the child, creating a safe space for exploration and emotional processing.

Emotional Regulation

Through play, children learn to identify and regulate their emotions, promoting emotional resilience and coping skills.

Problem-Solving Skills

Play Therapy fosters the development of problem-solving skills, helping children navigate challenges and build confidence in their ability to cope.

Trauma Processing

For children who have experienced trauma, Play Therapy provides a gentle and effective way to process and make sense of their experiences.

Communication

Enhances verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Emotional Expression

Facilitates the expression and processing of complex emotions.

Coping Skills

Develops adaptive coping strategies for managing stress and challenges.

Behavioural Changes

Encourages positive behavioural changes and improved social skills.