THERAPY

Feeling real is more than existing; it is finding a way to exist as oneself...

and to have a self into which to retreat for relaxation ~ D.W Winnicott

PLAY THERAPY

Play therapy is a form of therapy used primarily for children. That’s because children may not be able to process their own emotions or articulate problems to parents or other adults.

While it may look like an ordinary playtime, play therapy can be much more than that.

A trained therapist can use playtime to observe and gain insights into a child’s problems. The therapist can then help the child explore emotions and deal with unresolved trauma. Through play, children can learn new coping mechanisms and how to redirect inappropriate behaviors. Play therapy can be used to assist a child in;

developing coping strategies and creative problem-solving skills
self-respect
empathy and respect for others
alleviation of anxiety
learning to fully experience and express feelings
stronger social skills
stronger family relationships

ADOLESCENT PSYCHOTHERAPY

Adolescence is a challenging time in which children are having to manage their thoughts, feelings and emotions coupled with managing puberty. Adolescents are exploring who they are in the world and are in the phase of establishing their own identity and this can be a daunting experience. Psychotherapy will assist adolescents in;

processing their thoughts and feelings
establishing their own sense of well-being
provide opportunities for personal growth
provide a safe space for learning to regulate difficult emotions and establish coping mechanisms
providing psychoeducation about this stage of development

“To care for another individual means to know and to experience the other as fully as possible.” ~ Irvin Yalom

ADULT PSYCHOTHERAPY

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.
Psychotherapy can assist adults with difficulties in coping with daily life; the impact of trauma, medical illness, or loss, like the death of a loved one; and specific mental disorders, like depression or anxiety.
Psychotherapy can be conducted in an individual, couple, group, or family setting. Sessions can be short-term or long term depending on the presenting issue.

PARENT-INFANT PSYCHOTHERAPY

Parent-infant Psychotherapy is a unique field of psychotherapy that a trained PIP practitioner conducts. It requires specialized training and experience working with infants and their caregivers. A PIP practitioner works with the attachment relationship between caregivers and their infant to promote overall well-being, establish a bond, and set the foundation for the child's optimum development. It involves attunement, careful observation, and working with the thoughts and feelings of caregivers and the infant so that both are held in mind. PIP assists with

Trauma following a difficult birth experience.
Previous experience of a difficult pregnancy
Caregivers who are anxious about the birth of their infant
Emotional regulation for caregivers and infant
Attachment difficulties
Parenting support for adjusting to parenthood
Forming secure relationships
Childhood developmental progress
Loss of an infant
Anxiety and low mood and feelings around a loss of sense of self