Find Your Space
Play Therapy
Supporting your child's emotional growth through the transformative power of play.
About
At Find Your Space Play Therapy, we specialise in providing child-centered therapy that helps children navigate their emotions, build resilience, and unlock their full potential. Through the transformative power of play, we support children in expressing themselves, overcoming challenges, and fostering emotional well-being.
We believe in working closely with families to create a nurturing environment where children feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re looking for guidance on your child’s development, strategies to support emotional growth, or tools to foster resilience, we’re here to help your child thrive.
If you'd like to discover how Find Your Space Play Therapy can support your child’s unique needs, get in touch today and begin their journey towards emotional well-being.
An introduction to play therapy - for parents and carers
This video is here to help you understand what play therapy is and how it can benefit your child. It covers everything you need to know, including the referral process and how to get started.
An introduction to play therapy - for children
Sometimes, it can be hard to explain what play therapy is to children. This video is here to help! Watching this video will give your child a clear, friendly understanding of what to expect during their play therapy sessions.
Meet the team
Lorna Bishop
Founder, Accredited Play Therapist
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Founder, Accredited Play Therapist and Creative Clinical Supervisor in training.
Lorna Bishop is an Accredited Play Therapist and Creative Clinical Supervisor in training, with over 11 years of experience working with children and families. After completing a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies in 2013, Lorna’s work as an Early Years Practitioner and Special Needs Assistant highlighted the need for better mental health support for children. This inspired her to become a Play Therapist in 2018.
In July 2020, during the pandemic, Lorna founded Find Your Space Play Therapy to provide essential support for children’s mental health. She is passionate about using play to help children express themselves, process emotions, and build resilience. Lorna is grateful to the families who have trusted her with their children’s care and is committed to offering compassionate, child-centered therapy.
At Find Your Space Play Therapy, Lorna values the importance of connection and building trusting relationships with families.
Nicole Hyland
Accredited Play Therapist
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Accredited Play Therapist
Nicole Hyland is an experienced play therapist with a talent for connecting with children and helping them better empower and inspire themselves through appropriate resources.
Nicole holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy from NUI Galway, a Bachelor of Arts in Early Years and Childhood Studies from University College Cork, and Diplomas in Supervision from Childcare and Montessori Teaching.
Drawing on a background in Early Education and Special Needs and over 16 years of experience working with children, Nicole employs play-based techniques to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can express themselves and find healing. Passionate about empowering young minds, Nicole believes in the power of play to uncover insights, foster resilience, and promote overall well-being.
Eimear McEneaney
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Eimear McEneaney is an Occupational Therapist with years of experience dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential. Eimear has worked in a variety of settings, including physical rehabilitation, residential care, and mental health services, where she has supported children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and sensory processing challenges.
Eimear works closely with children and their families to improve fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities. Using a child-centred and collaborative approach, she ensures that therapy is engaging, fun, and tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Committed to ongoing professional development, Eimear stays updated with the latest therapeutic approaches to provide the highest quality care for the children she works with.
“Play therapy is based on the fact that play is the child’s natural medium of self-expression. It is an opportunity which is given to the child to ‘play out’ their feelings and problems just as, in certain types of adult therapy, an individual ‘talks out’ their difficulty.”
- Virginia Axline
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