Schools are busy environments, and identifying which children need additional emotional support can be challenging
Play Therapy is at the heart of what we do at POP Therapy. Our Level 7 post-graduate trained Play Therapists use the power of play which is a child’s natural language. We create a safe space in your school, where children can express themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and rediscover joy. Grounded in the latest neuroscience, our approach supports long-term emotional growth and resilience, not just short-term fixes.
POP SCHOOLS SERVICES
Individual Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a long-term intervention for your moderate to complex children who struggle with mental health. Sessions are 30-40 minutes for ages 42 months-14 years.
Group Play Therapy
Group Play Therapy is great for low-level children with similar difficulties for example: support with transitions, emotions or friendships. Sessions are 30-60 minutes and for 3-4 pupils in a small confidential group.
Creative Arts Counselling
Some 11-18’s love to talk and so Play Therapy can be adapted to Creative Arts Counselling offering a safe playful space to express feeling through conversation and creative activities. Sessions are 40-50 mins.
POP Schools Referral Process
We are pleased to work alongside your school in providing therapeutic support. The following steps outline our referral pathway to ensure a clear and efficient process for all involved.
1. Initial Consultation
We encourage a school representative, such as the SENCO, Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher, to arrange an initial Microsoft Teams consultation with our Clinical Director, Mim. This meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the referral in detail, explore the child’s needs, and consider the most appropriate therapeutic support.
To arrange this consultation, please click Book a Meeting with Mim, or use the button above titled “Book a Free Discovery Chat“.
2. Completion of Referral Paperwork
To enable our clinical team to proceed efficiently, we ask that the school completes the POP Referral Paperwork in full.
You can access the complete set of referral documents here: POP Schools Paperwork.
Within this pack, certain forms require completion by the parent or carer. These may either be forwarded directly to the family by the school, or you may provide the parent or carer’s contact details when submitting the referral so that our team can make contact and guide them through the necessary documentation.
3. Submission of Referral Documents
Once all required documents have been completed, please email them to info@powerofplaytherapy.co.uk using the subject line:
“(School Name) Referral Paperwork.”
Our team will acknowledge receipt and aim to respond within 24 hours during working days.
We look forward to working alongside your school or organisation. Thank you for reaching out to POP Therapy.
Play Therapy Referrals
Play therapy and creative arts counselling can be beneficial for children and adolescents who exhibit a wide range of difficulties or behaviours. Here’s a list of some common challenges and behaviours for which these approaches can be helpful.
- Anxiety and Stress
- Depression
- Trauma and Abuse
- Behavioural Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Attachment Issues
- Developmental Delays
- Attention and Hyperactivity Issues
- Social Skills
- Self-Esteem and Identity
- Communication DifficultiesÂ
- Coping with Life Changes
- Academic Issues
- Nonverbal Expression Preferences
- Parent-Child Relationship Issues