Adults come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. It could be a mental health diagnosis, such as anxiety or depression. It could be to treat an addiction. It could be to work through difficulties in parenting, or a romantic relationship. It could be to address an internal state of unhappiness.

Play is fundamental to the development of children. Through play, children communicate and connect and learn a profound amount of information about their world. Children don’t just want to play; they need to play.

Emotions are a normal part of a child’s life. They play a very important role by communicating to children how they are doing on the inside. At times, however, emotions can feel overwhelming and can “take over” a child’s thoughts, behaviours, and feelings about themselves.