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Therapeutic support to aid emotional, social and mental well-being, through:
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“Thank you, Mathew, for all of the help you have given me in play therapy! I will never forget you.” (Child)
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"Mathew has listened to my concerns about my child.” (Parent)
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“I can see so much difference in her now. She is like a different child, home and school are very peaceful now compared to what they were before playing therapy…. The therapy sessions really did come and occur at such a crucial time, and had such a powerful effect on so many things in my child's life. My daughter and I are now looking forward to the future.” (Parent)
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“Thank you, Mathew, for all of the help you have given me in play therapy! I will never forget you.” (Child) ~ "Mathew has listened to my concerns about my child.” (Parent) ~ “I can see so much difference in her now. She is like a different child, home and school are very peaceful now compared to what they were before playing therapy…. The therapy sessions really did come and occur at such a crucial time, and had such a powerful effect on so many things in my child's life. My daughter and I are now looking forward to the future.” (Parent) ~
We Work with:
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"I feel that play therapy has given me insight into the mental health and emotional state of children in my class. With the help of Mathew, I have been able to implement strategies and develop a toolkit of support (Teacher)
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“My son is like a new boy! My son is now back to his usual happy, enthusiastic, bubbly self. I have my son back!; thank you, Mathew..” (Parent)
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"I feel that play therapy has given me insight into the mental health and emotional state of children in my class. With the help of Mathew, I have been able to implement strategies and develop a toolkit of support (Teacher) ~ “My son is like a new boy! My son is now back to his usual happy, enthusiastic, bubbly self. I have my son back!; thank you, Mathew..” (Parent) ~
Where I Work
Therapy can be provided in a range of locations. The therapy space provides optimum resources, online offers a home-based service, Nature offers the resources our natural world can provide and at alternative locations/schools a travelling play kit offers therapy with added convenience.
This space has been created to make a calm, safe, and welcoming space carefully designed to help all children and adults to feel secure, comfortable, and free to explore their thoughts and feelings through play and creativity.
“Thank you, Mathew, for all of the help you have given me in play therapy! I will never forget you.” (Child)
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“During the last two years, the child has suffered a great deal of trauma and changes. Being given an opportunity to express himself in a safe space has been greatly beneficial to him. Play therapy has been a positive experience, I was kept informed throughout without breaking confidentiality and safeguarding concerns raised immediately.” (Teacher)
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“Thank you, Mathew, for all of the help you have given me in play therapy! I will never forget you.” (Child) ~ “During the last two years, the child has suffered a great deal of trauma and changes. Being given an opportunity to express himself in a safe space has been greatly beneficial to him. Play therapy has been a positive experience, I was kept informed throughout without breaking confidentiality and safeguarding concerns raised immediately.” (Teacher) ~
Aims & Outcomes
Therapy is focused on supporting meaningful and lasting change in the individual’s emotional, relational, and behavioural functioning. The aim is not to “fix” behaviour in isolation, but to build internal capacity, emotional understanding, and safer ways of relating to others and the world.
Progress is understood as individual, relational, and developmental. It is reviewed continuously throughout the therapeutic process and considered within the context of the child’s environment, experiences, and support systems, rather than measured in isolation.
“I can see so much difference in her now. She is like a different child, home and school are very peaceful now compared to what they were before playing therapy…. The therapy sessions really did come and occur at such a crucial time, and had such a powerful effect on so many things in my child's life. My daughter and I are now looking forward to the future.” (Parent)
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“The child is able to deal with his emotions in a better way due to play therapy and working with Mathew. The child enjoyed his time during all of the play therapy sessions. I feel like the communication between myself and Mathew has been brilliant.” (Teacher)
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“I can see so much difference in her now. She is like a different child, home and school are very peaceful now compared to what they were before playing therapy…. The therapy sessions really did come and occur at such a crucial time, and had such a powerful effect on so many things in my child's life. My daughter and I are now looking forward to the future.” (Parent) ~ “The child is able to deal with his emotions in a better way due to play therapy and working with Mathew. The child enjoyed his time during all of the play therapy sessions. I feel like the communication between myself and Mathew has been brilliant.” (Teacher) ~
About Me
I am a qualified Play Therapist with a Master’s degree in Play Therapy and a Master’s in Special Educational Needs, with a particular focus on autism and child development. I support children, families, and schools with emotional, behavioural, and wellbeing challenges, including neurodiversity, trauma, and difficulties with confidence, relationships, and regulation, through a calm, child-led, play-based creative approach, while also working closely with parents and professionals to build more connected, supportive environments where children can feel safe, understood, and able to thrive.
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Authored Books
Mathew has written a range of practical and accessible books to support children, families, and professionals. These resources are designed to offer insight, guidance, and real world strategies to support emotional wellbeing, communication, and connection.
“I, as a parent, personally felt the play therapy session were extremely beneficial, and I feel a huge relief at being supported by the school, Mathew and play therapy. What I said about my child was listening to, heard, and acted upon. I, as a parent, often find interventions or programs in school do not support parents or tackle or support parents at home. Mathew and play therapy has worked with my child at school and supported me to take on strategies within the home. I'm so grateful that the school has been able to offer this service to me and my child. I felt that play therapy was a gentle intervention that enabled my child to slowly engage with his emotions and traumatic memories of his past, which has given my son the opportunity to slowly investigate his emotions and traumatic memories.” (Parent)
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“My child has very much enjoyed having a bit of "me" time where he can express himself. It has been lovely to see and hear him open up during his time in play therapy. I feel that play therapy has been incredibly helpful for my child! My child said that he enjoyed his time with Mathew and in play therapy. I feel that as a parent, I have been supported to make changes within the home. As I didn't have a good experience of school when I was growing up, so I struggled to talk with my child's teacher and other professionals, but with the support of Mathew, I have been helped to engage with the school and now support my son in school. Thank you, Mathew for all of your help!!” (Parent)
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“I, as a parent, personally felt the play therapy session were extremely beneficial, and I feel a huge relief at being supported by the school, Mathew and play therapy. What I said about my child was listening to, heard, and acted upon. I, as a parent, often find interventions or programs in school do not support parents or tackle or support parents at home. Mathew and play therapy has worked with my child at school and supported me to take on strategies within the home. I'm so grateful that the school has been able to offer this service to me and my child. I felt that play therapy was a gentle intervention that enabled my child to slowly engage with his emotions and traumatic memories of his past, which has given my son the opportunity to slowly investigate his emotions and traumatic memories.” (Parent) ~ “My child has very much enjoyed having a bit of "me" time where he can express himself. It has been lovely to see and hear him open up during his time in play therapy. I feel that play therapy has been incredibly helpful for my child! My child said that he enjoyed his time with Mathew and in play therapy. I feel that as a parent, I have been supported to make changes within the home. As I didn't have a good experience of school when I was growing up, so I struggled to talk with my child's teacher and other professionals, but with the support of Mathew, I have been helped to engage with the school and now support my son in school. Thank you, Mathew for all of your help!!” (Parent) ~
Prices & Funding
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All costs are kept to a minimum, including session fees and any additional services, are set out transparently, so you know exactly what to expect before starting.
Horizon Play Therapy is unfortunately unable to offer funding for therapy at this time, but works with a range of organisations and charities who can offer funding in certain circumstances e.g. domestic abuse, adoption support.
Horizon Play Therapy can work with schools to identify unique therapy options to suit both the school’s needs and budgets available, including staff training.
Please click the link above to see our pricing. If you have any questions, are looking for something different or would like to talk through what support might look like for you, please get in touch now.
Confidentiality
Sessions are confidential to support trust and emotional safety. Safeguarding responsibilities are always prioritised. Information will only be shared with consent, except where:
There are concerns about the safety of the individual or others
There is a legal or safeguarding requirement to share information
Note: The individual’s therapeutic space is respected. This means that while general themes, progress, and important observations may be shared with agreed/relevant individuals, the details of what is expressed in sessions remains confidential in order to protect trust and emotional safety within the therapeutic relationship. This balance ensures that individuals feel safe in their sessions, while parental guardians, funders and other professionals remain informed and supported in a meaningful and appropriate way.
Consent
Therapy can only begin with appropriate consent from the individual(s) and/or parental guardian(s). Where appropriate, children and young people are involved in giving their consent/ agreement to attend. Direct therapy may not commence without this agreement, however parental support/ family therapy can be an appropriate initial step.
Attendance and Cancellations
Regular attendance is essential for therapy to be effective. Sessions are booked at a regular weekly time. Notice is required for cancellations. Frequent cancellations or non-attendance is detrimental and may lead to therapy being ceased. Further details are discussed at the point of booking.