How does it work?
I always assess the child and family before play therapy takes place to ensure I am the correct person for the role. If your child is being seen in a private space outside of a school setting, this first meeting will also be where we map out the wider picture of your child's life and finalise our session dates and contracts. To ensure absolute confidentiality from the very beginning, I store all of our intake data and consultation notes inside a secure, password-protected digital portal.
01
First meeting with parent(s)
I will meet with the parent(s) for an initial consultation, to discuss primary concerns and a brief family history. Any available reports are shared at this time. You will then complete a Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
02
First meeting with school
After confirmation, a meeting with the school, preferably the class teacher and SENCO, will be arranged to ensure a suitable room for confidential therapy, complete SDQ forms, and discuss the child in their school setting.
03
Administration
Including signing contracts, a plan of sessions, dates and interim meetings.
04
Familiarisation
A brief introductory meeting with the child to get acquainted, see the playroom, set expectations, and introduce their special box for storing creations to take home after all sessions.
After we have met and providing everyone is in agreement that I am the right therapist for your child, sessions will be scheduled. A block of 12 sessions is the minimum that I offer but if more are needed, this can be discussed in review sessions.