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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Play Therapy for?

Play Therapy or Therapeutic Play is a psychotherapeutic intervention, usually suitable for children and young people aged 3-13 years. Those referred for therapy may have experienced a trauma or be displaying behaviours which parents/carers or school staff feel that they need some help to support. This may include, but is not limited to

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  • bereavement and loss

  • adoption and fostering

  • medical treatment

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • understanding neurodivergence

  • nightmares

  • lack of attention

  • emotionally based school avoidance

  • aggressive behaviour

  • impulsivity

  • bullying

  • mutism

  • changes or disruption to home life (e.g. separation of parents)

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Who can make a referral?

Either school staff or parents can make a referral. All therapy is undertaken in the school setting but can be funded by either party.

How do I refer?

Email littleacornstherapy@gmail.com and the necessary paperwork will be sent to you. It is often helpful at this point to have an initial telephone consultation to tailor your support appropriately.

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What happens next?

Regardless of who makes the referral, I speak to parents/ carers and school staff as well as the child to get a full picture of the client using appropriate diagnostic and monitoring tools. Therapy takes place at the same time and place each week for a minimum of twelve sessions (to be reviewed around session 6). It is vital that therapy does not end in an unplanned way for the well-being of the child. At the end of therapy, I write a thorough report and make recommendations for next steps. What happens in the therapy sessions is confidential (other than when following safe guarding protocols) but I can discuss perceived strengths and difficulties with relevant stakeholders.

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