Primi Passi Play Therapy
First steps to emotional wellbeing
Children don't always have the words to tell us how they feel. Through play therapy, they don't need to. We help your child express, heal, and grow - one playful step at a time.
First steps to emotional wellbeing
Children don't always have the words to tell us how they feel. Through play therapy, they don't need to. We help your child express, heal, and grow - one playful step at a time.
A gentle, evidence-based approach to helping children thrive
Play therapy is a form of counselling designed specifically for children. It takes place with a trained therapist in a safe, welcoming space filled with carefully chosen toys and materials.
For children, play is their natural language. Where adults use words to work through feelings, children use play. During a session, toys become the tools your child uses to express what they might not yet have the vocabulary for.
The therapist gently observes and guides - helping your child process difficult experiences, understand their emotions, and develop healthy ways of coping. It's structured, purposeful, and backed by decades of research.
Safe space to explore feelings
Creative expression without pressure
Building coping skills for life
Child-led and therapist-guided
Real, lasting benefits you'll see at home and at school
Your child learns to express difficult feelings like anger, sadness, and fear in a safe, supported way - without needing to find the right words.
Being truly heard and accepted builds your child's sense of self-worth and helps them feel more confident in who they are.
Through play, children naturally practise working through challenges, making decisions, and finding creative solutions on their own.
Children develop strategies to manage big emotions, reduce anxiety, and feel more in control of how they respond to the world around them.
As your child learns new ways to communicate, relationships at home often improve too. Many parents notice a real shift in connection.
Research shows children in play therapy often improve academically, with better focus, social skills, and relationships with teachers.
Play therapy can help with a wide range of challenges
A simple, supportive process for you and your child
We start with a chat - just you and the therapist. This is your chance to share your concerns, ask questions, and learn how play therapy could help your child. There's no pressure and no commitment.
Your child meets the therapist and begins to explore the playroom. The therapist observes how your child interacts with toys, expresses emotions, and engages with the space. Together, we'll set clear goals.
Sessions typically run weekly and last around 45 minutes. Your child leads the play while the therapist gently supports and guides. Most children look forward to their sessions.
You'll receive regular updates on your child's progress. The therapist may share strategies you can use at home too, so the benefits extend beyond the playroom.
Honest answers to the things parents wonder about most
Play therapy is a structured, clinically guided intervention with measurable outcomes. The therapist is trained to observe patterns, guide the process, and support real emotional development.
Play therapy is most effective for ages 3 to 12, but adapted approaches can benefit older children too. Your therapist will tailor the approach to your child's developmental stage.
Seeking support early doesn't mean something is seriously wrong. It means you're giving your child tools to navigate life's challenges. Many families find it helpful during everyday transitions.
You'll receive regular updates and be actively involved in the process. While session details remain confidential for your child's safety, the therapist will share progress and strategies for home.
Every child deserves to feel heard, safe, and supported. If you think play therapy might help your child, we'd love to have a conversation.
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