Clementine’s Play Therapy
Nurturing connection, regulation and growth through play
Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is an evidence-based form of therapy for children. CCPT allows children to express themselves and make sense of their experiences through play.
Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is a developmentally responsive approach that gives children the opportunity to explore and work through their experiences through play.
Play is a child’s natural way of communicating, making sense of the world and expressing experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words. In the playroom, children are given the freedom to choose from a range of sensory, creative and expressive resources, allowing them to communicate and explore in ways that feel natural to them.
Through a safe, accepting and therapeutic relationship, children can develop new ways of understanding themselves, expressing their emotions and responding to the world around them.
Child-Centred Play Therapy is internationally recognised as a therapeutic intervention for children and is an evidence-based form of child counselling.
What is Child-Centred Play Therapy?
“In a child’s world of play, toys are their words and play is their language’”
BA | PG Dip | ANZAPT | Registered Teacher | Play Therapist Intern, Child Play Works
Kia ora, I’m Clementine,
Originally from the UK, I moved to Wānaka in 2017 and feel very fortunate to now call it home. Outside of my work, I love being in the outdoors; whether that’s ski touring, hiking or staying in a hut.
I have many years of experience working with children across education settings, with a background in early childhood education. It was through this work that my interest in children’s emotional wellbeing and development grew.
I am passionate about understanding children and what sits beneath their behaviour, while supporting parents to feel more confident, connected and empowered in their relationships with their children.
I am currently completing my training with Child Play Works and am a registered member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Play Therapists (ANZAPT).
Through play therapy, I offer a safe, accepting space where children can be themselves, express what they are experiencing and grow through the therapeutic relationship.
Meet Clementine
How can Child-Centred Play Therapy help my child?
Child-Centred Play Therapy supports children to express, process and make sense of their thoughts and feelings within a safe and accepting environment.
Through the therapeutic relationship and the freedom to play, children can develop:
greater emotional awareness and self-regulation
confidence in expressing their feelings and needs
a stronger sense of self and self-worth
greater confidence in making choices and solving problems
increased empathy and understanding of others
more positive ways of responding to challenges
Over time, children can begin to experience themselves as capable, understood and worthy of acceptance. They develop an increasing sense of confidence in who they are and their ability to navigate the world around them.
Child-Centred Play Therapy can support children between 2 - 12 experiencing:
Anxiety or worries
Big emotions or difficulty regulating
Anger or frustration
Low confidence or self-esteem
Changes or transitions
Difficulties with friendships or relationships
Grief, loss or significant life experiences
Family changes or separation
School or learning difficulties
Social or emotional challenges
Experiences that are difficult to talk about
Services
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I offer individual play therapy for children aged 12 and under. Alongside your child’s therapy sessions, we will meet regularly to discuss your child’s progress and ways you can support your child at home.
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I work with both parent and child in the playroom and support you to explore and practice skills that can be used outside of the playroom.
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I offer 1:1 parenting support, sharing play therapy informed skills and tools. I also provide parent workshops within the community too.
How it works
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Get in touch, we will connect via phone or email. I will share more information and answer any questions you may have around CCPT.
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Before your child beings play therapy, we will have an initial meeting where we discuss what has been happening for your child. We will also discuss what you would like your child to gain from play therapy.
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A minimum of 16 sessions are recommended and each session is 45 minutes once a week.
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We arrange regular meetings to discuss your child’s overall progress as well as how things are going outside of the playroom. I also share skills and tools you can use to support your child.