16/10/2025
Hi everyone, I’m Emma-Louise, Play Therapist and owner here at Cara Play Therapy 🧸🌈
I’ve spent over 10 years working with children, beginning my journey as a Preschool and Montessori teacher before following my heart into the world of Play Therapy and beginning my training with NUIG.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children of all ages in so many wonderful spaces, from schools, family resource centres, and charities, to group programs, libraries, and now my own private practice, which was established in 2022.
There has been so much valuable learning throughout the years and still continues today. Through play, I’ve seen children express and process feelings they couldn’t find words for, build confidence, and reconnect with themselves in such amazing ways that in turn has helped them grow.
But most importantly, when words aren’t enough, play speaks. It’s how children express, heal, and make sense of their world.
What I love most about my work is watching children slowly begin to open up; to feel seen, valued, and accepted just as they are. That’s where the true healing begins.
