Play Therapists & Child Counsellors in Dundee
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 Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Lochee, Monifieth, Carnoustie, Forfar, Arbroath, Perth and Tayside.
Find Dundee child therapy supportChoosing play therapy or child counselling in Dundee
Dundee parents often look for play therapy or young people counselling when anxiety, ASN needs, school stress, family change, grief or low confidence needs support across city, school and Tayside routes.
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 Dundee
Compare therapy type, age range, SEND experience, parent work, school involvement, safeguarding, fees and availability before enquiring.
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Dundee play therapy and child counselling listings
Playful Minds Dundee Play Therapy
Play therapy or child counselling support for Dundee families.
View listingFirst Psychology Dundee Children and Young People
Play therapy or child counselling support for Dundee families.
View listingThe Corner Dundee Young People Support
Play therapy or child counselling support for Dundee families.
View listingAction for Children Dundee Individualised Support
Play therapy or child counselling support for Dundee families.
View listingPlace2Be Scotland Dundee School Counselling
Play therapy or child counselling support for Dundee families.
View listingPenumbra Dundee Young People Mental Health
Play therapy or child counselling support for Dundee families.
View listingBarnardo's Dundee Children and Families Support
Play therapy or child counselling support for Dundee families.
View listingCommon questions about child counselling in Dundee
What can a play therapist or child counsellor help with in Dundee?
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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