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Play Therapy

Helping
Children
Adolescents
Adults

Primary Outcome

Play is the natural way children express their thoughts and emotions. Our play therapy helps children build emotional, social, and communication skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Overview

Children often find it difficult to express their feelings through words. Play therapy provides a safe space where children can express emotions, experiences, and thoughts through play. Using child-led activities, creative play, and sensory tools, we help children understand their emotions, improve social skills, and build confidence. This approach supports emotional regulation and helps children feel more comfortable in their daily interactions. Our sessions are designed to be engaging, gentle, and supportive, allowing children to learn and grow naturally.

What Your Child Will Gain

  • Better emotional expression through play
  • Improved emotional regulation and self-awareness
  • Enhanced social and communication skills
  • Support in processing experiences and feelings
  • Stronger confidence and independence

What to Expect

  • 1
    Child-led, play-based therapy sessions
  • 2
    Use of toys, art materials, and sensory tools
  • 3
    Safe and supportive therapy environment
  • 4
    Guidance for parents to support at home
  • 5
    Regular updates on your child’s progress

Is This the Right Support for Your Child?

  • Children with autism or social communication challenges
  • Children with ADHD or attention difficulties
  • Children experiencing anxiety or emotional struggles
  • Children who have difficulty expressing feelings
  • Children needing support with social skills

Modalities We Use

We integrate a variety of evidence-based and creative modalities to best support your child's unique profile:

  • Non-Directive (Child-Centered) Play: Allowing the child complete freedom to choose their activities, fostering self-healing and autonomy.
  • Expressive Arts Therapy: Utilizing drawing, painting, and clay to help children articulate feelings that are difficult to put into words.
  • Therapeutic Storytelling & Theater: Using role-play, puppets, and dramatic arts to safely explore social dynamics, process experiences, and build empathy.
  • Sand Tray Therapy: A tactile, sensory-rich modality where children create miniature worlds to map out their inner landscapes.
  • Somatic & Movement Play: Engaging the body to help release stored tension and regulate the nervous system.

Why Choose Divit MindSpace

At Divit MindSpace, we don't just treat behaviors; we honor the whole child.

  • Our approach is deeply rooted in neurodiversity-affirming care and early childhood developmental support.
  • We recognize that every child's brain is beautifully unique, and our specialized team — bringing expertise across clinical psychology, expressive arts, and developmental education — works collaboratively to meet your child exactly where they are.
  • We partner with your family to ensure that the growth that starts in our playroom blossoms in all areas of your child's life.

Meet the Specialists

Dr. Pavithra Lakshmi Narasimhan

Dr. Pavithra Lakshmi Narasimhan

PhD · Clinical Psychologist · Child & Adolescent Behaviour Intervention Specialist · Certified Art Therapist · SEN (UK certified)

I help children and teens build emotional regulation and confidence through behavioural therapy and art-based approaches.

18+ years Experience

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