Elma Kenny Play Therapy

07/05/2026

Having ran into delays with the opening of the preschool, I am now making Knockcarron Community Centre (the old schoolhouse) my base for play therapy work. I am also considering setting up a Parent and Toddler class here to begin over the summer. It would include free play, sensory play, and arts and crafts for children aged 2-5 years, and would encourage gentle socialisation and independence with the comfort of a parent (or other caregiver) being present. Would you be interested in this? If so, please answer the survey below 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi5gOKMH4OioD-gSrrwS2eOeXqFkkwC3r_Ch1Xo3rjBgrojg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

15/04/2026

In Hospital FRC 🧘🧘‍♀️

Hospital Family Resource Centre Launches Six Week Family Yoga Course are starting a six week Family Yoga Course, beginning Tuesday, 28 April, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The programme is designed specifically for parents or guardians and their children aged 7 years +. Course costs €20 per family.

This tailored programme supports families in building healthy habits, strengthening bonds, and learning practical tools for wellbeing. Some of the key benefits include:
Balancing and strengthening, managing stress through breath and having fun together as a family. To book a place contact Martha Potter.

27/11/2025

24/08/2025

Some lovely ideas for teachers as we come close to the new school year 🏫

29/07/2025

This is the final week to express your interest in group play therapy sessions, taking place in Glenbrohane over Saturday afternoons. The small group will be tailored around children of 4-7 years, and I am hoping to carry out parent meetings over the coming week.
Please email elmakennyplaytherapy@gmail.com

15/07/2025

Following on from my recent post about group play therapy sessions, I have had parents of children aged 5-6 years express an interest in a place for their child. I still have places available for 1-2 children of a similar age. If you have a child aged 4-7 years who would benefit from talking about their feelings and supporting emotional regulation through fun filled sessions with their peers using play and creative arts materials, please get in touch 🎭
Email: elmakennyplaytherapy@gmail.com

05/07/2025

I have closed my bookings for individual sessions for the remainder of this year, but I am considering opening small group sessions to take place over Saturday afternoons from August through to September. There will be a blend of play and creative arts offered at each session.

These groups would be tailored for children of similar ages with similar presenting concerns.
If you think you might be interested in a place for your child, please email me over the coming weeks and I will do my best to accommodate you.

Please send on your child’s age and a general idea of your reasons for referral. Please only get in touch if you are in a position to commit to a total of 6-8 weekly sessions, and if both parents are willing to give written consent for the child to participate.

Individual parent meetings will be held both before and after the block of sessions, and I hope to have these secured before the end of this month. Dates and pricing to be confirmed when groups have been coordinated.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.

19/05/2025

None in Limerick unfortunately but Thurles is listed for anyone willing to travel 📝

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for new children to join our weekly after-school Dyslexia Workshops for the upcoming Autumn Term 2025!

Our Dyslexia Workshops are across the country and they offer children with dyslexia small group tuition that is specifically designed to develop their literacy skills and self-confidence in a friendly and supportive environment.

Find out more and apply for a place for your child. ⬇️

https://dyslexia.ie/classes/workshops

04/05/2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sJcx1BLC1lGZTMrsaIsdy?si=AJBIOaqrRW2BIi22G9bI9w Melissa Moore, another play therapist based up the country, featured on Dr Mary O’Kane’s podcast this week and gives some insight into non-directive play therapy. Worth a listen for any parents considering play therapy or just wanting to know more about it.

02/05/2025

Delighted to have become accredited so soon after graduating. I’ve been very lucky to gain so much experience over this past year since completing training 🤗

21/04/2025

Due to a lot of recent interest, I have expanded my private work in Glenbrohane, County Limerick, and am now offering sessions over both Saturdays and Mondays here. Saturdays are fully booked at the minute but I have some limited availability over the Mondays. I work over bank holidays so there will only be a few schooldays affected between this and the summer holidays, which are really only around the corner once the schools return after Easter! If interested in arranging a parent meeting to start, please email me at elmakennyplaytherapy@gmail.com 😊