I offer services for children aged 5-13 years to private individuals, schools, as well as other organisations.
1:1 Play Therapy Sessions
Usually, we’d arrange to meet at my therapy space, however, if it’s more convenient and my availability allows, we can hold the sessions at your child’s school during the regular school day.
If you choose the school based session options and I need to travel to your child’s school, there’s also a charge for travel time and mileage, but we can discuss that in more detail, as necessary.
When it comes to the specifics, here’s the lowdown:
There’s an assessment process to start with, to help us decide if Play Therapy is the right option for your child.
I include prices here as I prefer to be transparent from the outset about the financial investment involved in this journey.
NB: These are the prices for self-pay families only. Costs and quotes for Local Authority, School or Adoption Support Funded work will need to be quoted for separately.
Stage 1 – Initial Contact
We can have a discussion over the telephone to briefly discuss your situation and what you are looking for.
Time: 15 mins
Cost – FREE
Stage 2 – Assessment
This is formed of three parts:
Part 1 – Assessment Form
Parent/s complete online form with background information and current needs
Part 2 – Taster session with the child.
This is to allow me to assess the child’s needs and for them to see what it would be like to come and work with me in sessions.
Part 3 – Parent Meeting
We would meet to discuss the assessment form in more detail and the experience of the child in the taster session.
After the session, time will be given for both myself and the parent/s to reflect on whether this is the right option for the child or whether to signpost to other organisations or resources.
Time: 45 mins with child, 1 hour with parent/s, 1 hour to read forms, consult, consider best way forwards
Cost: £240
Stage 3 – Therapy Support Agreed
The initial number sessions will be agreed and those with parental responsibility will sign a consent form to allow sessions to start.
Stage 4 – Therapy Sessions
These will happen as laid out in the therapy plan.
The minimum number of sessions is 12. The typical number is between 16-20
Additional sessions are booked in blocks of 8.
Time: Weekly, 45 mins with child
Cost: £80 per session
Stage 5 – Review
Every 8 weeks, there will be a review to see how things are progressing.
Time: Up to 1 hour with parent/s
Cost: £80 per hour
Stage 6 – End of Therapy
This will be agreed and planned for and happen over a number of sessions
An End of Therapy Report will be written, if this is requested.
Time: 2 hours (usually)
Cost: £160 (more if it takes more time)
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss your child’s specific needs.