‘Toys are Children’s Words and Play is Their Language’
-Garry Landreth

Welcome to Symphysis Play Therapy, a compassionate and dedicated practice specializing in the transformative power of play therapy for children. Situated in the heart of Orpington, we are committed to providing exceptional play therapy to children individually, as well as collaborating with schools and organisations to deliver play therapy, consultation, and bespoke therapeutic training within our community.

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The Mission

At Symphysis Play Therapy, our mission is to nurture the emotional well-being of children through the language of play. We believe that every child has the innate ability to heal and grow when given the right support and environment. Our experienced and trained play therapists are here to facilitate this process, helping children express themselves, build resilience, and develop healthier coping strategies. Our approach is grounded in working closely with parents and professionals, recognizing the vital role they play in a child’s development. Together, we create a supportive and holistic environment to ensure each child’s well-being is at the forefront of the work we do.

We Offer

Individual Play Therapy: We offer personalised play therapy sessions to help children explore and heal through play, currently at our clinic in Orpington.

Bespoke Therapeutic Training: Our training programs empower educators and caregivers to support children’s emotional well-being.

Consultations for Schools/Organizations: We provide expert guidance on child development, behaviour management, and emotional support; supporting professionals to work more Therapeutic with children.

Workshops for Parents: We run a range of work shops with parents and carers to support them to approach parenting more theraputically.

Meet The Team

Lee Smith, MA.
Founder and director of Symphysis

Lee Smith holds a master’s degree in Play Therapy, accreditation from the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT), and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Equally notable is Lee’s prior experience in diverse childcare settings, where he dedicated himself to assisting some of society’s most vulnerable children. This wealth of hands-on experience provides Lee with a unique and profound insight into addressing the emotional and psychological challenges faced by children. His qualifications, combined with his dedication to the job, makes Lee Smith a distinguished and deeply compassionate Play Therapist.

Lee’s passion and motivation to improve and address the mental health of children, ensuring they can develop into balanced and emotionally aware young people, is what runs through the foundations and ensures that Symphysis is an ethical organisation where the well-being of children is at the heart of what we do.