Play therapy

For children aged 3–11 who find it hard to put feelings into words.

Ages 0–6Ages 7–12

Play therapy — Masal child psychology, Karşıyaka

Child-centred play therapy: the child expresses themselves with the sand tray, figures, puppets and paint; the therapist watches, reflects and guides according to the child’s needs.

Play is a child’s first language. Adults talk about what troubles them; children usually show it by playing. In play therapy the child plays in a room prepared for them, free but with clear limits. I watch the play, name what the child is going through and guide when needed.

Sessions use a sand tray, miniature figures, puppets, paint, play dough and blocks. The materials a child chooses and the scenes they build help me understand what they are dealing with that week.

Parents are part of the process

Every four to six weeks we hold a parent meeting and agree on small steps to try at home. I share general observations, not the details of the play, so the room stays safe for the child.

How does it go?

  1. Parent meeting

    I listen to you before meeting the child.

  2. Getting to know

    One or two sessions with the child in the playroom.

  3. Weekly sessions

    Same day, same time each week; routine builds trust.

  4. Parent meetings

    Every four to six weeks we review the process together.

  5. Ending

    We prepare for the end together, a few sessions in advance.

Questions about this

How long does play therapy take?

The child’s needs set the length; I don’t promise a number of sessions in advance. We review the process together in parent meetings every four to six weeks.

Other areas

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