Lucy Altameemi

igniteplaytherapy@gmail.com

07999 975402

Play and Creative Arts Therapy services in the wider Warrington area

Play and Creative Arts Therapy

Play and Creative Arts Therapy aims to help children and young people to reach their potential and improve mental well-being. It is suitable for many people with a range of difficulties or who have had complex life experiences. 


Young children are unlikely to use words to explain their emotions to the adults around them, and instead may show their feelings using their behaviour - this can lead to feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety or withdrawing from others. Some older children and young people may find it difficult to verbalise how they are feeling or to express it safely to their families. Play and Creative Arts Therapy offers them an opportunity to 'play out' their challenging feelings and experiences in a safe space, with a qualified therapist. 


I work directly with children and young people using play and the creative arts to help them explore their feelings and experiences in a non-judgmental therapeutic environment. This can help them to understand themselves better, and try out new strategies before using them outside the sessions.

Child using sand tray in play therapy session

How does Play and Creative Arts Therapy work?

Children use play as a method of communication.  As they play, particularly using metaphor, they develop new neural pathways in the brain. In a Play and Creative Arts Therapy setting, the relationship with the therapist helps them to express themselves and make sense of their experiences. Children and young people can learn new ways of understanding, and to process difficult emotions, moving towards healing and making internal change.


Sometimes the therapist may suggest an activity specially for a child or young person to help them to process more deeply and gain more understanding of themselves.


Play and Creative Arts Therapy sessions aim to help a child or young person to develop healthy and resilient relationships, and to work though traumatic experiences which may be impacting their ability to manage their emotions or to learn at school. 

See this link for more detail about how Play Therapy works: 

Musical instruments

What happens in a Play and Creative Arts Therapy session?

Sessions last for 40 minutes, and take place on a regular basis every week.

Children and young people are offered a wide variety of items to use. 

The play therapy 'toolkit' includes:

Who can benefit from Play and Creative Arts Therapy?

Play and Creative Arts Therapy can help children and young people affected by a variety of challenging situations, including:


Ignite Play and Creative Arts Therapy serves the wider Warrington area.