Welcome to Re-Frame Play Therapy

Play Therapy in Chester & Cheshire

A safe, welcoming space where children can be themselves, express how they feel and work through difficult experiences through play.

Hi, I’m Steph, a qualified Play Therapist based in Chester.

At Re-Frame Play Therapy, I support children and young people through a warm, child-led and trauma-informed approach. I understand that children don’t always have the words to explain how they’re feeling,   that’s where play can help.

Why Play Therapy?

For children, play is a natural way to communicate.

In the playroom, children have the freedom to explore feelings and experiences at their own pace, without the pressure of having to sit and talk about things they may not yet understand or have the words for.

Through play, creativity and a safe therapeutic relationship, I support children to better understand their emotions, develop ways of coping and build confidence in themselves.

Who I Support

Children come to Play Therapy for lots of different reasons. There doesn’t need to be one particular problem or diagnosis.

I may support children experiencing anxiety or worries, big emotions, low confidence, bereavement or loss, family changes, difficulties at school, trauma or challenges connected to their early experiences and relationships.

Most importantly, every child is different, so the support I provide is shaped around the individual child.

Working With Families & Schools

I work alongside parents, carers, schools and other professionals to make sure children feel supported by the adults around them too.

Re-Frame Play Therapy works with children and families in Chester and across Cheshire, with Play Therapy available both privately and within schools.

Therapeutic Life Story Work & Adoption Support

I also offer Therapeutic Life Story Work and specialist therapeutic support for adopted children and children who have experienced trauma, loss, separation or changes in their early relationships.

This work gives children a safe and supportive way to explore their experiences, make sense of their story and develop a stronger understanding of themselves.

A Little About Me

I’m Steph, the Play Therapist behind Re-Frame Play Therapy.

Creating a space where children feel safe, accepted and able to simply be themselves is at the heart of the way I work.

My approach is child-led, play-based and trauma-informed, which means I look beyond behaviour and take time to understand what a child may be communicating through their play, emotions and relationships.

Looking for Play Therapy in Chester?

Whether you’re a parent, carer, school or professional, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

If you’re not sure whether Play Therapy is the right support for a child, that’s completely okay too. We can have an initial conversation about what’s happening and whether Re-Frame Play Therapy could be a good fit.

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