Play therapy is often used with children who are experiencing emotional difficulties. As children communicate through their play rather than words, particularly younger children, the therapist creates a safe space where the child can play almost completely freely. The child leads the play while the therapist facilitates and observes the child’s behaviours. The therapist also observes how the child interacts with them with the specifically chosen toys. Play allows the child to express their emotions and thoughts which they may otherwise not be able to verbalise. This type of therapy can benefit the child in a range of ways, including healing from trauma, learning new ways to behave and think, developing stronger social skills, improving communication skills and self-expression, and managing their emotions.