The Rainbow Practice

Supporting Future Generations

Expert Play Therapy in Hampshire for Children

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The Rainbow Practice: Specialist Play Therapy for Children in Hampshire

Counselling for young adults, and children across Hampshire, using multiple approaches like Play Therapy, SandStory, and Attachment-Focused Therapy to address emotional and relational challenges. Their process begins with an Initial consultation meeting to discuss history, presenting difficulties and aims. A collaborative plan that includes regular clinical reviews that measure progress and evaluate the effectiveness is created providing a summary of work accomplished.

How Play Therapy Can Help Your Child

Is your child struggling with big feelings, changes, or school? Our therapists specialise in helping children and adolescents with:

  • Anxiety & Worries: Social anxiety, school phobia, general worries.

  • Low Mood & Depression: Feeling sad, irritable, or losing interest in activities.

  • Behavioural Issues: Anger management, defiance, or acting out.

  • Trauma & Loss: Coping with grief, family separation, or distressing events.

  • Self-Esteem & Confidence: Building a positive self-image and resilience.

  • Relationship Difficulties: Issues with friends, family, or bullying.

We offer various approaches, including play therapy for younger children, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and counselling, to create a plan that fits their unique needs.

Our Sevices

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Therapy & Counselling

Counselling for young adults, and children across Hampshire, using multiple approaches like Play & Creative Arts, SandStory, and Attachment-Focused Therapy to address emotional and relational challenges. Their process begins with an assessment to create a collaborative, tailored four-session plan that includes measuring progress and providing a summary of the work accomplished.
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Consultation & Reflective Practice Surgeries

Sessions to parents, carers, and professionals, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss and develop effective strategies for a child's emotional and behavioral challenges. These tailored consultations can be delivered as drop-in, appointment-based, or group surgeries at the client's venue, and a written summary with recommendations is provided after each session.
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Clinical Supervision

Expert clinical supervision for both student and qualified Play and Creative Arts Therapists and other counsellors using a creative arts approach to ensure their practice remains safe and effective. Their supervision model prioritizes safety, trust, and ethical practice, offering a tailored space to stretch the supervisee's theoretical and clinical thinking based on their unique needs and personal style.
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Accredited Training Packages

The Rainbow Practice provides Accredited CPD Training Packages to a wide range of professionals, including therapists, teachers, carers, and social workers. Their current courses focus on specialised areas of child and adolescent psychological support, such as Therapeutic Life Story Work and the therapeutic use of Nesting Dolls.
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Play Therapy Services in Hampshire, Farnham, & Alton

We are proud to serve individuals and families across Hampshire, including Farnham, Alton, Haslemere, Petersfield, Aldershot, and the surrounding areas. Our Mission: We provide accessible, high-quality mental health support, specialising in play therapy, therapeutic life story work, and clinical supervision.

Our Services: A Path Tailored to You We provide a range of personalised services for children, young people, and adults, designed to support you at every stage of life. Unlike large, public sector services, we focus on a one-on-one, human-centered approach, ensuring you receive the dedicated support you need.

Psychotherapy for Children & Young People Our child and adolescent therapy services are designed to help young people navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental hurdles. We work closely with families to foster understanding and cultivate a nurturing environment where your child can heal and grow.   

Clinical Supervision & CPD Training For fellow professionals, we offer accredited CPD Training courses and creative clinical supervision to help you grow your practice and enhance your skills. This service is designed to support you as you continue your journey in the mental health field. 
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