Cheshire Play Therapy Services

12/10/2025

In Play Therapy, children lead the way. When a child feels safe and accepted within a trusting therapeutic relationship, their natural language of play becomes the bridge to healing.

🎨 Through play, they can:

Communicate what they cannot yet put into words

Re-enact and process overwhelming or confusing life experiences

Try out new roles, ideas, and ways of being

Build resilience and confidence

Gradually widen their window of tolerance – their ability to cope with strong emotions and stress

BAPT Registered Play Therapists® provide that secure, accepting space where every feeling and story has a place — helping children move from surviving to thriving, one play session at a time. 💛

11/10/2025

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day 2025 💚🌍
Theme: “Access to Services”

Every child deserves access to support that helps them feel safe, heard, and understood.

BAPT Registered Play Therapists® provide vital therapeutic services to children who may be struggling with their mental health — offering a safe space to express feelings, process experiences, and build emotional resilience through play.

Play Therapy can be life-changing for children who find it difficult to talk about how they feel. Through play, they can make sense of their world, develop coping strategies, and strengthen their sense of self and wellbeing.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re raising awareness of the importance of equitable access to mental health services for all children and families.

Because every child’s voice — spoken or played — deserves to be heard. 💚

03/10/2025

As a Trauma Informed Practitioner, I love this!
Written by Sarah Naish

It is said that one day the Buddha was walking through a village. A very angry and rude young man came up and began insulting him, saying all kinds of rude words.

The Buddha was not upset by these insults. Instead he asked the young man, “Tell me, if you buy a gift for someone, and that person does not take it, to whom does the gift belong?”

The young man was surprised to be asked such a strange question and answered, “It would belong to me, because I bought the gift.”

The Buddha smiled and said, “That is correct. And it is exactly the same with your anger. If you become angry with me and I do not get insulted, then the anger falls back on you. You are then the only one who becomes unhappy, not me. All you have done is hurt yourself.”

02/10/2025

Autism, School and Families on the Edge - Panorama on Monday 6th October, 8pm with the wonderful Kellie Bright. "EastEnders actor Kellie Bright meets parents who say they’re exhausted by the fight to get the right education for their autistic children."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002kk2j

Image shows a photo of Kellie Bright, text reads "Kellie Bright, Autism, School and Families on the Edge. Watch on iplayer 6am and BBC1 at 8pm, 6th October"

01/10/2025

27/09/2025

In Play Therapy, doodling offers a safe and non-threatening way for children to express thoughts and feelings they may not have the words for. It allows them to:

🧠 Process complex emotions

💬 Communicate experiences symbolically

🌱 Develop self-awareness and coping skills

🎭 Explore their imagination and creativity

Because there’s no right or wrong way to doodle, children feel free to express themselves without pressure or fear of judgment. This freedom can unlock stories, worries, and hopes hidden beneath the surface – making doodling a valuable tool for therapists to support healing and growth.

So, why not grab a pen today and let your doodles flow? You might be surprised by the insights that emerge. 💭✨

21/09/2025

🌟 Our September Trauma Informed Parent Magazine is Out! 🌟

This month, we dive deep into:
✨ Understanding Behaviours as a Mode of Communication
✨ Regulate from the Inside Out
✨ Evenings on the Edge
✨ From Surviving to Connecting

Click the link to read our digital copy: https://issuu.com/coect/docs/tips_issue_17

or use the link below if you would prefer a hard copy in the post - you can choose to order the latest issue/back issues or order an annual subscription: https://www.coect.co.uk/product-page/tips-magazine-annual-subscription
https://www.coect.co.uk/product-page/tips-magazine

19/09/2025

🎙️ Podcast Episode!
🌟TRAUMA TALKS #1: Transforming Education for Trauma-Affected Children
⭐In this conversation, Sarah Naish discusses the challenges faced by children with trauma in educational settings with Gareth K. Thomas.
They examine the limitations of current school policies, the significance of trauma-informed approaches, and the necessity for collaboration between parents and schools.
The discussion emphasises the necessity of understanding children’s behaviours as responses to trauma and the importance of creating supportive environments for their development.
https://www.coect.co.uk/podcasts

15/09/2025

NOW AVAILABLE: Our new National Child & Family Online Therapy Service.

We now have the availability to offer safe and effective therapy online to children and families around the country. We are passionate about delivering quality therapy that is accessible, inclusive and fits in with complex family life so people can re-build their lives following trauma and adversity.

Click on the link for more information: https://beaconhouse.org.uk/specialist-clinics/national-child-and-family-online-service/

12/09/2025

06/09/2025

In Play Therapy, the sand tray allows for unspoken worries and unconscious conflicts to be brought into the open, acted out like a drama. Through play, what’s hidden inside is given shape, space and the possibility for healing.

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