Information for Parents

As a mother I know how hard it can be to have a child who is anxious of new situations and behaves in a myriad of ways that I find challenging.
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It can be difficult to know, as a parent, whether these behaviours are developmentally appropriate or signify an underlying issue that requires some form of support.

Birdhouse Therapies offers both therapeutic play and creative therapy in a safe, bright, child-friendly room that is equipped to help your child feel safe, explore their feelings and difficulties and heal themselves.

Please be reassured that you are not alone as research has shown that 1 in 4 children suffer from a psychological disorder and that therapeutic play and/or creative therapy can help significantly 70% of the time.

What to Expect?

I will meet with you for an initial assessment so that you can get a sense of who I am, see the playroom and ask me any questions you might have.

I will ask you some questions about your family history, your child and the nature/duration of their difficulties. I will also ask you to complete a Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire which helps me to see what your child’s strengths are and where they might be struggling. It may be, after talking with each other, that you go away reassured that your child’s behaviour is developmentally appropriate and that no further help is needed.

If we both agree that therapeutic play may be of benefit, and you are happy for me to see your child, I will then meet with you both so that your child can see the playroom, meet me and see whether s/he might like to come back.

I offer an initial block of twelve sessions, each session being 40 minutes, with regular reviews to discuss progress. It may be that twelve sessions is sufficient or we may arrange another block of sessions if needed.

Fees

Free initial telephone conversation.

Initial consultation with parents/carers £60

Each session costs £60 and lasts for 40 minutes.

If we agree that I see your child at his/her school then I charge a minimum of £60/session up to a maximum of £75/session plus mileage costs depending on the distance of the school and the time taken to set up and clear away on site. I will discuss this with you at the initial consultation.

Review sessions are charged at £30 for 30 minutes.