Seedlings
A Derbyshire based Play Therapy and Creative Wellbeing service for Children
Sarah Lowe
Our Therapist
Sarah is a PTUK Certified Play Therapist with a BA Hons in Arts Therapies and over 25 years of working with Children and Young People. As an integrative therapist Sarah's focus is to provide children with a safe and containing environment in which to thrive.
Sarah applies a mixture of non-directive and directive approaches which are informed and led by the child. Sarah's holistic perspective creates a permissive play environment which supports children's emotional growth ad development.
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FAQs
Common Questions
What is Play Therapy?
As a parent or professional when a child experiences difficulties it can be hard to know what to do or where to turn. Play Therapy can offer an evidence based therapeutic approach that uses the language of play and the creative arts to allow a child to express themselves, their experiences and their inner world. Play therapy supports children's mental health and emotional wellbeing through a child centred approach.
​In Play Therapy children are supported to express and communicate feelings, develop healthy coping mechanisms and practice new behaviours in a safe and accepting environment.
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For further information on Play Therapy visit the Play Therapy UK (PTUK) website:
https://playtherapy.org.uk/what-is-play-therapy/
https://playtherapy.org.uk/for-parents/
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Who is Play Therapy for?
Seedlings Play and Creative Arts Therapy Sessions are for children aged 4 - 13 years. Play Therapy can effectively support children who are experiencing difficulties. At Seedlings Sarah provides tailored support to children with varying levels of difficulty, addressing both low level as well as complex and multiple needs.​​​​
Whilst this is not an exhaustive list Seedlings can support children for various reasons including:
Anxiety
Aggression
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Bereavement
Behaviour Difficulties
Depression
Excluded from school or at risk from exclusion
Emotional Difficulties / Emotional Regulation
Low Confidence
Low Self - Esteem
Loss
Non Verbal
Parents separated / Divorced
Phobias
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Situational Mutism
Trauma
Transitions
The Play Therapy Tool Kit
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"Toys are used like words by children, and play is their language"
- Landreth
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In a Seedlings Play Therapy space children have access to various creative arts mediums including sand, small world figures, art materials, building materials, clay, musical instruments, puppets, dolls, as well as role-play, movement and sensory resources.
The aim of the Play Therapy Tool kit is to allow feelings to be become tangible, the mediums can offer a child a voice without having to rely on verbal communication. This along with the therapeutic relationship provides children with a safe space in which they can process their experience of the world.
Session Information
At seedlings we offer a free 30 minute initial consultation over the phone
Play Therapy Sessions last 45 minutes
Fees:
Private Practice: £65 per session
Concessions considered when service is housed at a school.
Other costs:
Reports: £65
Parent Meetings £30 (First consultation free, all other reviews / parental meetings)
How long will my child need to access Therapy for?
This is discussed at consultation and dependent on need
Testimonials
“Sarah has a calm, kind and gentle approach, which made the children feel safe and valued. As a result they were able to begin overcoming personal barriers that were impacting their learning journeys. I noticed a positive difference with everyone she worked with. A very effective and worthwhile experience for all concerned”
Reception Teacher
"Thank you for all the care, kindness and understanding. We are gratful you have been there to support our child through some challenging times"
Parent