Toys are words, Symbols are stories
Your Journey At A Glance
1
Inital Discovery Call
A free, 15 minute informal phone chat to discuss your child's needs and answer any questions.
2
Parent and Referrer Consultation
We meet without your child to discuss history, goals, and complete background assessments.
3
Weekly Play Therapy Sessions
Consistent 40-minute sessions in a safe, creative studio environment.
4
Regular Reviews and Ending
We check in regularly to evaluate progress and plan a gentle, celebrated ending block.
How it works
At The Symbols Studio, I partner with families, schools, and local organizations across South East London to deliver individual play therapy and therapeutic play sessions tailored to children's emotional needs.
Parent & Teacher Consultations
Initial Consultation
Before sessions with your child begin, I meet with parents (and, with your permission, teachers or referrers) to discuss your child's history, strengths, and goals. This ensures a holistic, collaborative approach from day one.
Ongoing Reviews & Support
Throughout your child's therapy, we will hold regular review meetings to track progress and share creative techniques you can use at home and in the classroom to support their emotional growth.
Individual Play Therapy
Minimum of 16 sessions
I offer 1-on-1 play therapy sessions tailored specifically to your child’s emotional needs and personality.
Using an integrative, holistic approach, I combine child-led play with gentle therapist guidance:
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Child-Led Freedom: Your child takes the lead in choosing tools and activities, giving them autonomy and complete safety over their therapeutic journey.
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Gentle Direction & Reflection: When helpful, I introduce specific creative activities, gentle reflections, or prompts to help them process feelings and deepen their healing.
This flexible balance ensures your child feels in control while receiving the gentle structure they need to grow, self-soothe, and build resilience.
Sessions are held weekly and planned over a agreed timeframe based on your child's needs.
Group Play Therapy
Small Groups (Up to 4 Children)
6-10 sessions
Group play therapy offers a safe, supportive space for children who share similar social or emotional goals—such as building confidence, navigating friendships, or practicing self-regulation.
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Guided Teamwork & Connection: I introduce a creative, purposeful activity to bring the group together, then step back to let the children collaborate. This hands-on teamwork allows peers to learn from one another, practice social skills, and build confidence through shared experience.
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Focused Blocks & Progress Reviews: Group sessions are run in structured blocks. At the end of the block, we hold a final review to celebrate your child's growth.
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Ongoing Guidance: If your child needs continued support after the group block finishes, I will work with you to outline the best next steps or recommend suitable ongoing options.
Flexible Locations: In-School & Mobile Therapy
To make therapy as seamless and supportive as possible, I offer mobile play therapy services across South East London.
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In-School Sessions: I travel directly to your child's nursery or school to deliver sessions in a quiet, dedicated space during the school day. This minimizes disruption to their routine and saves parents travel time.
Areas covered include Greenwich, Thamesmead, Abbeywood, Plumstead, Woolwich, Eltham, Welling, Bexleyheath, Sidcup and surrounding South East London communities.
Fee's Breakdown
Free 15 minute consultation
Initial 15 minute phonecall to discuss whether this work is a right fit for your child and you as a family.
Assessments
~£225
Invoiced at commencement.
Includes your initial parent consultation with me, comprehensive intake review, and baseline clinical assessment to prepare your child’s studio space. This fee covers meeting with the childs parent/parents, and teacher to gain a holistic view of the child prior to our work beginning.
Individual sessions
~£65 per session
Invoiced at £260 / month over 4 months. £1040 for 16 sessions in a block.
16 consistent, 40-minute weekly studio sessions with me where your child engages in therapeutic play, plus ongoing regular parent check-ins to monitor progress.
Final Report and Discharge
~£80
Includes your final parent review, discharge summary, and a tailored end-of-therapy report with ongoing recommendations for home and school.
Contact me for details.
