Play Therapists & Child Counsellors in Cardiff
Compare SEND-aware play therapy, creative arts therapy and child counselling for anxiety, school avoidance, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, masking and parent-child connection across Cardiff, Penarth, Pontypridd, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend, RCT and South Wales.
Find Cardiff child therapy supportChoosing play therapy or child counselling in Cardiff
Cardiff families often search for play therapy or child counselling when anxiety, grief, school stress, refugee trauma, family pressure, autism/ADHD-related overwhelm or behaviour is telling adults something is wrong.
Start by checking the therapist’s child-specific training, membership, DBS/safeguarding arrangements, age range and whether they involve parents or school. For diagnosis, crisis risk or medication questions, use the right clinical or NHS pathway instead.
This support may help with
- ✓ Anxiety, separation worries and school avoidance
- ✓ Trauma, grief, family change and attachment stress
- ✓ After-school meltdowns and emotional regulation
- ✓ Autism/ADHD-related overwhelm and masking
- ✓ Parent-child connection and school communication
Browse play therapists and child counsellors serving Cardiff
Compare therapy type, age range, SEND experience, parent work, school involvement, safeguarding, fees and availability before enquiring.
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Cardiff play therapy and child counselling listings
Popeth Cardiff Therapeutic Services
Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
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Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
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Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
View listingTurning Point Wales Play Therapy
Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
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Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
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Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
View listingCardiff Youth Service Emotional Wellbeing
Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
View listingChildline Cardiff Online Support
Play therapy or child counselling support for Cardiff families.
View listingCommon questions about child counselling in Cardiff
What can a play therapist or child counsellor help with in Cardiff?
They can support children with anxiety, school avoidance, emotional regulation, trauma, bereavement, low confidence, friendship stress, family change and neurodivergent overwhelm where therapy is appropriate.
Is play therapy the same as autism or ADHD assessment?
No. Play therapy and child counselling support emotional expression, regulation and relationships. Formal autism or ADHD diagnosis needs an appropriate assessment pathway.
Why do DBS and professional membership matter?
Parents should check safeguarding arrangements, DBS status and professional membership such as PTUK, BAPT, BACP, UKCP or HCPC where relevant before booking child therapy.
Is child counselling suitable for crisis or immediate risk?
No. If there is immediate risk, use NHS 111, 999, A&E, CAMHS crisis support or local urgent mental health routes.
UK guide to Play Therapists / Child Counsellors
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