Therapy for Children in Sligo 

Healing Through Play

What is Play Therapy & how can it help?

Play Therapy is recognised as one of the most effective therapies for children. A therapeutic treatment approach specifically developed to help children between the ages of four to twelve years old.

A skilled Play Therapist, is especially trained to work with a child one to one to explore problems through the therapeutic use of play. The playroom, is equipped with specially chosen toys and creative materials. This is to encourage the safe expression of feelings.

In the presence of the experienced Play Therapist, children play out their worries and fears. Expressing feelings as they play leads the child to an understanding of them. This helps to decrease the intensity of those feelings. Old behaviours that previously caused problems for children will often change to more positive and adaptive behaviours.

  • A colorful, abstract illustration of a smiling face with closed eyes, blushing cheeks, and a small curved mouth, made with overlapping textured circles in shades of orange, yellow, purple, and red.

    Emotional Regulation:

    Teaches coping strategies and emotional literacy to help children understand and manage their feelings more effectively

  • Cartoon illustration of a spiky, orange creature with an angry facial expression, large eyes with stars, yellow nose, open mouth showing sharp teeth, and arms raised in a confrontational pose, on a light beige background.

    Behavioural Issues:

    Addresses problem behaviours such as aggression, anger management issues, and difficulties in school settings.

  • Illustration of a sad, cartoonish purple diamond-shaped face with large eyes and a small mouth, inside a yellow container.

    Anxiety & low mood:

    Helps children articulate feelings of anxiety or sadness that they may struggle to express verbally.

  • Animated illustration of a broken blue heart with tearful, sad facial expressions.

    Loss and Grief:

    Helps children navigate feelings associated with loss or bereavement, offering them tools to cope with their emotions.

  • A cute, stylized cartoon character with a yellow face, large black and white eyes, pink cheeks, a red nose, and a small red smile. The character has a halo-like yellow circle around its head, and it is wearing an orange garment with a decorative collar.

    Social Skills Development:

    Enhances interpersonal skills by providing opportunities for children to practice relationships in a controlled setting.

  • Four cartoon characters with sad or angry expressions, including a square-faced person with blue hair, a red-maned person with yellow eyes, a person with curly blonde hair and a green shirt, and a person with long blonde hair and a purple shirt.

    Family Dynamics:

    Supports children dealing with family changes such as divorce, separation, or the death of a loved one.

  • An illustration of a sad face with closed eyes, blushing cheeks, a red nose, and blue shades, with dark clouds raining above.

    Trauma and Abuse:

    Assists children who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, helping them process their trauma in a safe environment.

  • Cute cartoon illustration of a sad creature with purple head, blue tear drops, big eyes, small nose, and yellow body wearing a yellow garment.

    Bullying:

    Provides a platform for children to express experiences related to bullying—both as victims and perpetrators—allowing them to explore these dynamics through role play.

Discover the transformative

power of play therapy.