Harbour Therapy offers professional therapeutic play and play therapy for children aged 3 to 13 in Thanet and the surrounding areas. Play Therapy helps children make sense of their feelings and experiences through play — their natural way of communicating. When words are hard to find, play provides a safe and gentle way for children to express themselves, explore worries and begin to heal. Using toys, art, sand and imaginative play I will support your child to understand their emotions, build confidence and develop healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges.

I am registered with Play Therapy UK (PTUK) and have extensive experience in developmental trauma and Special Educational Needs (SEN). I provide a safe, confidential and nurturing environment where children can explore their feelings, build resilience and develop healthy coping strategies. Referrals are welcome from parents, schools and local authorities and I offer a flexible mobile service within schools.

Play Therapy

Individual sessions are offered addressing each child’s unique needs. Using the natural language of play, the sessions help children express their feelings, process experiences, and develop healthy coping strategies. All our practice is underpinned by Play Therapy UK (PTUK) standards.

Who can be referred?

Play Therapy supports children experiencing a wide range of difficulties including behavioural problems, grief, anxiety, parental separation, attachment issues, bullying, school anxiety among others. It is also proven to support children with developmental trauma or those with special educational needs (SEN).

Mobile School-Based Service

Harbour Therapy provides a flexible mobile service, delivering therapeutic play and play therapy directly within schools or other settings. Referrals are welcomed from parents, schools, and local authorities, ensuring accessible support for children across Thanet and nearby areas.

Initial Consultation

Ideal for parents, schools or local authorities seeking tailored guidance before beginning therapeutic play. A free 20 minute telephone consultation helps determine the child's referral reasons.

*Free

What’s Included

One-to-one telephone consultation
Needs and suitability assessment
Discussion of concerns and goals
Personalised recommendations

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Individual Play Therapy

For children aged 3 to 13 needing ongoing therapeutic support. Sessions are delivered at school or a community setting, offering a nurturing space for children to express, heal and grow.

from£60 per session

Session Benefits

One 40 minute play therapy session per week
Support for a wide range of difficulties
Safe, confidential environment
Regular progress reviews
Collaboration with parents and school staff

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School & Local Authority Packages

Designed for schools and local authorities looking to provide ongoing, in-school therapeutic play support for multiple pupils. Packages are adaptable to suit school timetables individual and group needs.

*bespoke rates available

Package Features

Individual and group therapy available
Flexible scheduling
On-site therapeutic play delivery
Feedback and reporting
Staff support and guidance

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Additional Services

Detailed report writing, parent meetings and professional meetings.

*priced below

Including

Parent meetings £30 for a 30 minute meeting (required termly)
Attendance at professional meetings charged at the standard hourly rate of £60
Travel fees to be discussed and agreed for locations outside Thanet
Professional report writing. Please enquire

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Isn’t reaching their full potential – academically, socially, or emotionally?
Has nightmares or disturbed sleep?
Is at risk of being, or has already been, excluded from school?
Has experienced trauma?
Has suffered emotional, physical, or sexual abuse?
Is adopted, fostered, or currently going through the process?
Struggles with the impact of separated or divorced parents?
Experiences anxiety, stress, or phobias?
Has faced a loss or bereavement of any kind?
Appears withdrawn, sad, or persistently unhappy?
Is living with illness, disability, or autism?
Finds it hard to make or keep friends?
Frequently quarrels with peers or siblings?
Bullies others or is bullied themselves?
Displays behaviour that seems inappropriate or confusing?
Doesn’t seem to know how to play?

Play Therapy Can Help

Children often express their feelings and experiences through play rather than words. Play Therapy offers them a safe, supportive space to explore difficult emotions, make sense of their world and begin to heal.

Through the therapeutic power of play, children can build resilience, develop healthier relationships and find new ways to express themselves — all at their own pace, in their own unique way.

If you recognise a child in any of the descriptions above, Play Therapy may be able to help them move towards greater confidence, wellbeing and happiness.

Hello, I’m Sarah, a qualified Therapeutic Play Practitioner and Trainee Play Therapist. I am passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing through play, helping them to express themselves and make sense of their experiences in a safe, accepting space. Before beginning my play therapy journey, I spent 18 years working as a teacher in both mainstream and specialist education settings, including schools exclusively for children with special educational needs. I am also trained in working with children who have experienced developmental trauma. This experience has given me a deep understanding of children’s diverse communication styles and developmental needs, which I bring into my therapeutic practice at Harbour Therapy.

Therapeutic Play and Play Therapy Services in Thanet

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