Play Therapy at Hugi

Play Therapy at Hugi

We can help

If you’re here, there’s a good chance your child has been struggling emotionally, perhaps with anxiety, confidence, friendships, big feelings, or something difficult they’ve experienced. You might be feeling worried, unsure, or simply wanting to offer them extra support. You’re not alone. At Hugi, we offer Play Therapy delivered by a qualified, PTUK-registered Play Therapist, providing children with a safe, gentle space to express themselves and begin to make sense of their experiences through play. Play therapy recognises that children don’t always have the words to explain how they feel but they can often show us through play. Sessions are child-led, non-judgemental and unrushed, allowing children to explore emotions at their own pace in a way that feels safe and contained.

Who are sessions for?

Play therapy can support children experiencing:

• Anxiety or worries

• Low confidence or self-esteem

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Friendship or social challenges

• Bereavement or loss

• Bullying

• School avoidance

• Major life changes (such as separation, new sibling, house move)

This is not an exhaustive list, every child is considered individually and suitability is always discussed first.

How Play Therapy works

Sessions are grounded in a non-directive, child-centred approach, where:

• The child leads and the therapist follows

• The child is accepted exactly as they are

• There is no pressure to talk

• Therapy is never rushed

• Emotional safety and trust come first

A wide range of therapeutic tools may be used, including: Storytelling, creative play, art, sandplay, puppets, movement, music, drama and imaginative play — supporting the whole child, not just the presenting difficulty.

What you can expect

Families can expect:

• A reliable, warm and professional qualified Play Therapist

• A minimum block of 12 sessions, with the option to extend

• An initial parent meeting, review meeting and ending meeting

• A written end report

• A carefully resourced therapeutic space

• Safe and ethical practice (including DBS, safeguarding, insurance, ICO registration and professional registration with Play Therapy UK)

Sessions are typically 45 minutes weekly, held at the same time each week for consistency.

Get in touch today

Play Therapy sessions at Hugi are available to:

• Children who attend Hugi

• Children and families who do not access Hugi provision

• Schools seeking to commission therapeutic support for pupils

Sessions currently run on Fridays and can be accessed via:

• Parent self-referral

• School referral

• Professional referral