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Play Therapy

Play Therapy is a child-centered approach that uses play as a natural way for children to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, Play Therapy taps into a child’s primary mode of communication: play. Imagine a safe, welcoming space filled with toys and materials, where your child is free to explore and play without interruption or pressure. At Atlas Therapy and Coaching, we create this environment to help children process their emotions, heal from trauma, develop social connections, and build resilience—all while enhancing their overall well-being.

Play Therapy is designed for children aged 2–12 and tailored to their individual needs. We specialise in working with neurodivergent children, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, and anxiety. Additionally, we support children navigating:

  • Generalised anxiety
  • Social challenges
  • Bullying
  • Phobias
  • Medical trauma
  • Parental separation
  • Grief or loss
  • Relocation

Through play, children explore their feelings, manage challenges, and develop healthier ways of interacting with the world. Play Therapy fosters emotional regulation, builds resilience, and lays the foundation for lifelong social and emotional connections.

Why Choose Play Therapy?

Play Therapy offers a range of benefits for children, including:

  • Building emotional resilience
  • Strengthening social connections and relationships
  • Reducing anxiety and stress
  • Supporting emotional regulation
  • Helping children process trauma and loss


“Play Therapy is not just ‘play.’ It is a structured, evidence-based form of therapy that helps children communicate, explore feelings, and develop problem-solving skills in a way that feels natural to them. It provides children with tools to navigate life’s challenges—tools they can carry with them into adulthood.”

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Play therapy is a child-centred approach that uses play as a medium for children to express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Unlike traditional therapy, which relies on verbal communication, play therapy allows children to communicate naturally through their primary mode of expression: play. At Atlas Therapy and Coaching, we create a safe, supportive environment where children can explore and process their emotions, develop social skills, and enhance their overall well-being.
Imagine a space filled with various play materials where your child can decide what to play with, free from interruptions or directives. (We can do this in your home, our clinic, or at your child’s school or daycare.) Our play therapy approach involves individualised sessions tailored to your child’s unique needs. Through play, we can help children to explore their feelings and process emotions, cope with challenges, develop social and play skills, and become confident in new ways of interacting with others.
Occupational Therapists are typically trained to focus on physical aspects and the fine and gross motor skills crucial for functional daily living skills and routine such as eating, dressing, and toileting. Play Therapy, on the other hand, is focussed on addressing emotional, social, and behavioural challenges. At Atlas Therapy and Coaching, we see our expertise as being a connection expert, equipped to support the emotional and behavioural facets of development, offering a more holistic approach.

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