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Play to Heal Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

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Play to Heal Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

🦋Mindra Kelly🦋

Psychotherapist specialising in Play Therapy| Based in Ennis, Co.

Clare 📍

🦋Play Therapy (4-12 years)
🦋Adolescent Therapy (13-18years)
🦋Parent Support

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a gentle & peaceful Christmas 🙏🏼✨🥰🎄

03/12/2025

Children need to be seen and accepted for who they are, but more importantly from a developmental perspective. We live in a society where it is expected that children meet adults expectations. But, if we want children to grow up into confident and self assured adults, we need to meet children where they are at in their age and stage of development rather than what we think or what society expects 🥰🌈

How do we do this:
✅ Take the time to notice your child, name and identify how they appear infront of you.
✅ Take the time to play with your children even if it’s only for 10 minutes.
✅ Offer child centred decisions that is appropriate for their age and stage of development - adult decisions are simply not appropriate - it is simply too much for their brains to comprehend and regulate

❌ Avoid asking question after question
❌ Try to refrain from invalidating their everyday feelings. What is big for them is small for us adults ☝🏼
❌ Never assume that because you’ve told them something once, that they will remember. Religion is key.
❌ Avoid using the word ‘should.’ For example: ‘you’re 10 years of age, you shouldn’t be behaving like that.’

01/12/2025

⭐️Workshop Feedback⭐️

I’m thrilled to share some wonderful feedback from the recent workshop I had the please of hosting with thehfoundation1 Hearing how the session impacted participants truly makes all the work worthwhile.

I’m grateful to everyone who showed up with curiosity, energy, and an open mind.

If you missed this workshop, stay tuned - more opportunities are coming soon!

Thank you for your continued support 💜

11/10/2025

✨WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY✨

What a lovely way to celebrate World Mental Health Day organised by with a lovely message of Hope, Community and Healing ❤️

When we experience struggles in our lives, it can often feel like we’re very much alone in our thoughts and left isolated. Always reach out for support and know that you matter 🫶🏼

06/09/2025

The significance of having our door open is a true representation that each person is always welcome at Play to Heal no matter who you are ❤️ when the door is open we are either waiting for our client to come in, say our goodbyes or wishing them well for the week ahead.

What does it mean though to wait for your client coming in for therapy? Do you often find that you might have big feelings as a therapist coming up when waiting for new client especially. It’s almost feeling excited, nervous, unsure and hopeful. Unsure in the sense that it might not be a good fit or Visa Versa, you click really well with the client 🙏🏼

Often the feelings that present there and then are a true reflection of how the client is feeling before they come especially if they are coming for therapy first time, and that feeling dissipates almost immediately.

I have had a feeling recently while waiting for a parent. I had a feeling of uncertainty more than anything and I wasn’t sure whether I was the right therapist for this family. This turned out to be the case and so my feelings were absolutely 💯 correct in this situation.

This is not a regular occurrence but it does happen in private practice and it’s how we manage this piece as safely as possible for parents 🥰

21/08/2025

I have a little time to reflect as I sit here in peace between therapy sessions 🙏🏼This is my first week back after a wonderful two weeks away.

I wasn’t on holiday per se but more on a self discovery of learning the fine art of becoming a yoga teacher. This is an opportunity to delve into your own self, push outside your comfort zone, push past the negative voice in your head telling you that you can’t do something.

You absolutely can do it and you will. These two weeks have been a profound journey for me personally and I am so glad I have done it. Not only am I a qualified yoga teacher but I have the confidence to move forward.

I have made the most amazing connections. The support & holding in this two weeks has shown me the power of when space is held for another, the profound impact of seeing the other and healing that can happen within that alone.

I feel fulfilled, challenged and my heart is full.

Thank you .official for providing this wonderful space 🙏🏼✨❤️🫶🏼

14/07/2025

🤍🕊️ Grief & Loss🕊️🤍

What a weekend it has been ✨We celebrated your 1st year Anniversary dad 🥺I really don’t know where the time has gone. Grief is a funny experience. It’s heavy on the body, it’s confusing, you question your own life and mortality within that realm. One minute you’re ‘fine’ and next minute out of nowhere it hits you 💔

It’s extremely difficult putting this into words but we know dad you’re at peace up there. You’ve fought long & hard. You’ve shown us what bravery, strength, love and determination really look like 💕

Healing isn’t a linear process, but more so coming back to safety within your body and finding ways that help anchor that. What a journey this year has been.

‘While grief is a personal and painful experience, it is also a testament to the love & connection we have with those who we have lost.l’ (Julie Herbert) ❤️✨

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29/06/2025

Today we bid farewell to our wonderful colleague Anne 🥰✨ It is a celebration of your commitment, hard work and dedication that you have shown to the families whom you have worked with here at Play to Heal ❤️🦋

You have been not only been a colleague, but a friend and confident and for that I will always be grateful 🤗💕

Today was also a celebration of all our therapists here at Play to Heal 🫶🏼I’m truly grateful to have built such a wonderful team of therapists whose passion is to help children heal and grow ✨

Thank you to each and everyone of you 🙏🏼

25/06/2025

Play is powerful. 💜

Children might not always have the words to express how they feel. Play Therapy gives children a safe space to explore their emotions, build confidence, and learn to communicate their needs in a way that makes sense to them.

Play Therapy helps children to express and process a range of feelings such as anger, frustration, sadness and overwhelm. From drawing and role play to toys and sensory activities, play becomes their language — and we’re here to listen.

“In the play therapy experience, toys are like the child’s words and play is the child’s language.” – Garry Landreth

📩 DM us to learn more about how Play Therapy can support your child.

20/06/2025

✨ “Nothing was ever too much trouble...”

We’re so grateful for kind words like these 💜 At Play to Heal, every session is shaped by compassion, patience, and understanding.

Supporting you and your child through each step is what we’re here for.

📩 DM us to find out more or book a session.

18/06/2025

Did you know? 💡

Our opening hours are flexible to support busy families — including after school appointments and times that work around your schedule. 💼

We understand that life is busy, and we’re here to make access to Play Therapy as easy as possible.

Want to learn more or book a session?
Get in touch! 📩📞
📱 DM us or call 085 252 3667
📧 playtohealplaytherapy@gmail.com

15/06/2025

- No one in this world can love a girl more than her father ❤️

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Unit 12, Carmody Street, Business Park
Ennis
V95T974

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+353852523667

Website

http://playtoheal.ie/

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