Healthy attachments are
fundamental for a child's development
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Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT)
Supporting emotional regulation and connection through a nervous-system-informed approach to play
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Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) is a nervous-system-informed, relational play therapy approach that supports children to understand, experience and regulate their emotions within safe, attuned relationships.
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SPT recognises that children's behaviour reflects their internal experience. Rather than focusing on controlling or changing behaviour, therapy supports emotional awareness, regulation and connection as the foundation for growth.
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Caregivers are actively involved in the therapeutic process, as they play a central role in helping children feel safe, understood and supported. The therapist works alongside the child and caregiver to build insight, attunement and co-regulation that can be carried into everyday life.
How SPT works?​
In Synergetic Play Therapy, the therapist pays close attention to both the child’s and caregiver’s nervous system responses during play and interaction.
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Through guided play, reflection and gentle support, children are helped to notice and make sense of their emotions, while caregivers build confidence in responding with calm, connection and curiosity. This shared experience supports emotional regulation, relational safety and deeper understanding within the caregiving relationship.
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Who is SPT Suitable for?​
Synergetic Play Therapy is suitable for children and families who would benefit from support with emotional regulation, connection and understanding.
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This may include children who:
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experience big emotions or difficulty regulating
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are highly sensitive, anxious or easily overwhelmed
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are neurodivergent, including autistic and ADHD profiles
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have experienced early stress, trauma or disrupted caregiving
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struggle with transitions, relationships or emotional expression
SPT is particularly supportive when caregivers want to better understand what is happening underneath a child’s behaviour and learn how to support regulation and connection in everyday moments.
