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I usually say I’m a play therapist, but a more accurate title is Relational Play and Creative Arts Therapist, which I think we can all agree is a bit of a mouthful. Carl Rogers developed relational therapy (aka person-centred or humanistic therapy) in the 40’s. He moved away from the idea that you go and see a therapist who listens to you and then tells you what your problem is, thus providing you with insight which solves your issue. Rogers’ idea was that if you provide peop

I get a lot of people wondering why my initial block of therapy sessions is 12 (or 10 for young people). Here's why. Play and creative arts therapy is relational. There are toys and art materials and puppets and games and movement activities, but the real work is done through the child or young person's relationship with the therapist. People have a tendency to see the word 'play' and make a presumption that children come along and play or make art. They think I offer some in