Parent & Child Therapy

Parent & Child Therapy – Theraplay & Play based Filial Therapy

I offer parent/child interventions (Filial Therapy/Theraplay) these interventions are directive and non- directive depending on the needs of the child and family. These therapies enhance a parents understanding of their child’s needs and become the corner stone in providing guidance supported by the therapist in helping the child find solutions to their problems and through focusing on strengthen their relationship, find a comforting and attuned response from their parent. 

These interventions allow the parent to become fully involved in their child’s progress when appropriate – following the therapists initial assessment of need. Theraplay is a child and family therapy that utilises play to strengthen the necessary components needed for healthy parent – child relationships. 

There are four main components needed in the development of healthier parent child relationships, which are Structure, Engagement, Nurture and Challenges.