Helping children heal, grow and explore through play - compassionately and creatively, with deep respect for each child’s unique journey
Welcome
Welcome to Lucia Felgate Play Therapy Ltd. I offer trauma-informed, child-centred therapeutic support for children and families across Hampshire. My sessions take place within each child’s school, creating a familiar and accessible space for emotional healing and growth.
About Me
My name is Lucia Felgate, a qualified Play Therapist registered with Play Therapy UK (PTUK)
I bring over 15 years’ experience as a former primary school teacher, alongside specialist training in play therapy and trauma-informed care.
I have supported children across educational, social care, and therapeutic settings—including those navigating adoption, transitions in care, and court-directed interventions. My approach is integrative, holistic, and child-led, offering children a safe space to explore emotions through play, art, and storytelling.
I work exclusively within school settings, using dedicated spaces provided by each child’s school. This allows therapy to be accessible, consistent, and embedded within the child’s daily environment.
Services
Who I Support:
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Children aged 4–11
Examples of Therapeutic Focus:
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Emotional and behavioural challenges
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Trauma and loss
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Transitions in care or adoption
How It Works:
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Sessions take place weekly within the child’s school
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Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes
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I use a range of creative resources including sand, art, puppetry, and role play
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I liaise with parents, schools, and professionals to ensure collaborative support
Professional Standards:
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PTUK-registered
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Enhanced DBS certified
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Safeguarding trained
Why Play Therapy?
Play Therapy offers children a natural and developmentally appropriate way to explore life’s challenges. For many children, play is their first language—making it a powerful medium for expressing thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to articulate verbally.
Through story, metaphor, and symbolic play, children can create a safe distance from overwhelming feelings and experiences. This gentle degree of removal allows them to process emotions in a way that feels less intense and more manageable.
Play Therapy provides a secure, attuned space where children can explore their inner world, build emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. It supports healing, growth, and self-expression—especially for children navigating trauma, transitions, or complex emotional needs.
