When to refer a child for Play Therapy
A child can be referred to us by any professional involved with a child e.g. social worker, health visitor, CAMHS, teacher, youth and community worker.
If you feel that a child you work with, could benefit from Play Therapy or if you need further advice, please contact us. All enquiries will be treated in confidence.
Possible reason’s for referral:
- Difficulties reaching their full academic potential
- Emotional problems; e.g. worry or sadness that seem excessive or concerning
- Behavioural difficulties
- Significant life changes, e.g. family difficulties, separation, loss of a loved one
- Past abuse (physical, sexual, emotional)
- Difficult relationships
- Nightmares or disturbed sleep
- Situations of being excluded from school
- Difficulties in the process of being adopted or fostered
- Being bullied or bullying others
We offer both individual and group play therapy sessions.
Any questions?
How to make a referral
Referrals can be made by contacting our referrals co-ordinator. An electronic referral form via email will be sent, completed by the referrer (with parental/carer consent) and posted back. Demand for our service does fluctuate, which will influence access to our service.
It all starts with a simple 1 hour consultation.
5B Garden Of Reflection,
9 Pump Street,
L'Derry,
BT48 6JG
Play Therapy could help your child manage anxiety, gain in self esteem and so much more, please contact us to find out more or make an appointment.
Difficulties reaching their full academic potential
Worry or sadness that seems excessive or concerning
Behavioural difficulties
Significant life changes
Situations of being excluded from school
Difficulties in the process of being adopted or fostered
Being Gentle
Helping parents understand that accessing the support of Play Therapy for their child is a simple first step in making things better for them and their family.
Referrals to The Play Therapies Centre are welcomed from therapists and other professionals working with children and young people who may benefit from Play or Art Therapy.
A referral may be appropriate where a child is experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties, struggles to reach their academic potential, or is finding it difficult to cope with significant life experiences such as family breakdown, loss, trauma, abuse, bullying, school exclusion, or challenges related to adoption or foster care.
Play and Art Therapy can be particularly helpful when a child has difficulty expressing their experiences verbally. We offer both individual and group therapeutic interventions and are happy to discuss suitability or provide professional consultation.
All referrals and enquiries are treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
