About We Create Play Therapy
At We Create, we specialise in providing support to children and young people who might be struggling with a variety of challenges like low self esteem, school avoidance, separation anxiety, parental separation and bereavement.
Our team of therapists focuses on using creative techniques and play to address various emotional and behavioural challenges, tailoring each therapy session to the unique needs of every child. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can express their emotions and develop essential skills to help them cope with difficult feelings.
What is Play Therapy and How Does it Work?
Children and young people can sometimes find it difficult to put their feelings and challenges into words. The caring play therapists at We Create can support them to find ways to explore and express those feelings and to manage anything that they might be struggling with.
Play therapy uses a variety of resources and therapeutic tools to support children and young people.
In our dedicated play shed, children and young people can choose from a wide variety of art materials, clay or musical instruments, puppets, sand, games and toys .
One of our therapists will see your child every week for a recommended initial set of twelve sessions.
Each session will last 40 minutes and currently costs £40 per session (prices may be adjusted yearly).
Our Team.
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​​Before becoming a therapeutic play practitioner, I worked in a SEN school supporting complex additional needs.
I have worked as a therapeutic play practitioner for over two years and I am excited to be supporting children in local schools and through We Create.
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I have a passion and interest in supporting all children, but especially children who might be experiencing challenges because of special educational needs.
I have been working as a Play Therapist since 2010, supporting children both in schools and in private practice.
I am also a qualified clinical supervisor supporting students and qualified play therapists in their role.
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My passion lies in building relationships with children and seeing their anxiety lessen and their self confidence, resilience and ability to accept themselves and their feelings develop through the use of play.
Charise de Becker
Finding connection and calm through our busy schedules:
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Life is busy! Sometimes we have family or work commitments, after school clubs, homework, cooking, cleaning. It can feel overwhelming at times to keep all the plates spinning.
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That is why it is so important to find small pockets of time to be calm and reconnect with yourself and your children. It might seem like just another thing you have to do, to add to the ever growing 'TO-DO' list but taking those small moments out can help you and your child manage the busyness of life.
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It is a very powerful tool being able to model calm and self-care for your children. Even if it is chatting over a favourite snack or taking time out to read a book together, share some jokes or reconnect with nature.
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Children value and remember those small moments together. It shows children you are interested in what is important to them and that you are willing to make the time for them (even if it is just ten minutes a day) to reconnect.
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If you are able to carve out time to spend with each of your children (maybe not every day, but once a week), that can also help with sibling rivalry which often crops up when one child feels they are not getting the same treatment (attention or time) or are being treated unfairly.
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Some good books to explore together which help children to create calm are: 'The Calm Inside' by Ryuu Shinohara and 'Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids' by Eline Snel.
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However you find ways and time to be calm and reconnect, I hope it is a gentle reminder that sometimes we have to slow down to keep up.
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Supporting Parents to Support their Children
Here at We Create we know that it is hard on the whole family when you have a child or young person who is struggling.
That is why we aim to work with parents, in partnership, to provide tips and tools you can use at home or links to sites where you can get more information.
Follow us on social media to find the tips and tools that can help you help your child!
Contact Play Therapy Services
Get in touch with us to schedule an initial consultation or to inquire about how we can support you and your child or young person.
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