What Parents Say About Re-Frame Play Therapy
Choosing therapeutic support for your child can feel like a big step, and hearing from other parents can sometimes help.
I'm incredibly grateful to the families who have chosen to share their experiences of working with Re-Frame Play Therapy.
Below are some of their experiences, shared with permission. Every child's therapeutic journey is individual, and outcomes will naturally differ from child to child.
My daughter has really benefited from her time in play therapy with Reframe Therapy. When she first started, her confidence was low, and she often seemed to focus more on the negatives than the positives in her life. I could see she was carrying a lot of feelings inside, but it was hard for her to open up and share them.
From the very first session, Stephanie, her play therapist, made her feel safe, valued, and understood. She looks forward to her sessions each week, and it became a space where she could express herself freely without fear of judgement. She was able to talk about things she hadn’t felt comfortable sharing with me before, which I know took a lot of trust on her part.
Over time, I’ve seen a real change in her. She’s become more confident, more able to see the positives, and she’s started to believe in herself again. The most touching part for me is that our relationship has grown closer, we can now talk openly about her feelings, and she feels more comfortable telling me what’s on her mind.
I’m truly grateful for the care, patience, and skill Stephanie has shown. The difference this has made to my daughter , and to our family life, is something I will always appreciate.
Parent of a Year 4 child
Play Therapy has been fantastic for my child, and I can’t thank Steph enough.
Over the course of the past 9 months my child has gone from reluctant to going to school, complaining of tummy aches and being sick due to what we believe was anxiety, difficulty with friendships to a very happy content child. No longer do we experience any difficulties with attending school, in fact he hasn’t had a day off since January! He is now capable of rationalising things better and putting things into perspective rather than difficulties controlling him. This has led to him being able to get to sleep much better in the evening which impacts his overall health and wellbeing. My child has had a few transitions recently with him finishing primary school education which was a moment us as parents where nervous about the impact this would have on him, but we needn’t be, he has taken it in his stride. We thoroughly believe this is partially down to the play therapy sessions he has had with Steph.
My child has thoroughly enjoyed his play therapy sessions and has looked forward to them each week. After his last session he has proudly shown me his box of creations that he has enjoyed doing during the sessions. In his own words “It was good, it was fun, I could talk to her about anything, and it would be a secret, it has helped me, and she was good company. “
Play therapy also got a mention in my child’s school report which as a parent demonstrates how beneficial and valuable his teachers rate it “X clearly enjoys the 1:1 and small group sessions he has participated in this year, such as the play therapy. He responds well to these, and they have supported him to make good progress this year – similar support will help him to continue with this at high school”.
Steph has been a delight to work with, from the first contact she has been professional, understanding, supportive and explains everything very clearly. Without hesitation I would recommend Play Therapy with Steph to anyone whose child is having any kind of difficulty in life. Steph thank you for helping my child to be a happier version of himself!
Mum of a Year 6 child
Steph has been absolutely fantastic in supporting our daughter. When we first started play therapy, our daughter was really struggling socially at school and was carrying a lot of anxiety. She was having frequent emotional outbursts and found it very difficult to manage or understand her feelings.
Since starting sessions with Steph, we have seen such a positive change. Steph has helped her learn how to recognise her triggers and has given her practical coping strategies that help reduce those emotional outbursts. Most importantly, our daughter has learned how to talk more openly about her feelings and the challenges she faces.
Steph creates such a safe, supportive and understanding environment, and the progress our daughter has made is a testament to her skill and care. We are incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to any family looking for support for their child.
Mum of year 4 child
Considering Play Therapy for Your Child?
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We can talk about what's been happening, what support you're looking for and whether play therapy may be an appropriate next step.