Why there's so much play in my practice – and how children process in play what they can't yet put into words.
Parents sometimes ask me, a little unsure: "And then you just play?" The answer is: yes – and that is exactly the work.
What happens in play
Children rarely put inner conflicts into words. But they can show them. In role play, with figures in the sand tray or while drawing, themes appear that would otherwise stay hidden: anger, grief, helplessness, longing.
In the protected space of therapy, a child can express, try out and transform these feelings. The dragon is defeated. The little animal finds a home. The figure who was always alone gets a friend.
The therapist's role
I attentively accompany the play, mirror feelings and – where it fits – offer new turns. It's never about imposing something on the child, but about giving them space to find their own solutions.
And the parents?
Parents are an essential part of the process. In regular parent sessions, we look together at what is emerging and how you can support your child in everyday life.
Would you like to talk about it?
I'll take time for your questions – in a no-obligation first session.
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