Play Therapists & Child Counsellors in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh, Portobello, Leith, Morningside, Newington, Liberton, Stockbridge, Musselburgh, East Lothian and the Lothians.
Find Edinburgh child therapy supportChoosing play therapy or child counselling in Edinburgh
Edinburgh families often need play therapy or child counselling when anxiety, school transition, exam pressure, family separation, trauma, low mood or SEND-related overwhelm is leaving a child stuck, withdrawn or constantly on edge.
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 Edinburgh
Compare therapy type, age range, SEND experience, parent work, school involvement, safeguarding, fees and availability before enquiring.
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Edinburgh play therapy and child counselling listings
Porty Play Therapy Edinburgh
Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
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Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
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Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
View listingEdinburgh Counselling Service Children
Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
View listingLaura Hollington Edinburgh Teen Therapy
Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
View listingThe Spark Edinburgh Young Person Counselling
Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
View listingFirst Psychology Edinburgh Young People
Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
View listingChildline Edinburgh Online Support
Play therapy or child counselling support for Edinburgh families.
View listingCommon questions about child counselling in Edinburgh
What can a play therapist or child counsellor help with in Edinburgh?
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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