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Play Therapy for Children in Bourne

A warm therapeutic space where children can express their feelings through play and where parents feel gently supported, understood and never alone with their worries.

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You are doing your best. We’re here to help.

When your child is struggling it can feel confusing and heavy. You might be seeing big emotions, worries at bedtime, after school meltdowns or behaviour that feels out of character.

You don’t have to hold this on your own.

Healing Hearts Play Therapy offers gentle, child centred support in Bourne, helping children express their inner world through play. You also receive the guidance and reassurance you need as you navigate these moments with your child.

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Support that holds both you and your child

We help children who are experiencing:

  • Big feelings that feel overwhelming for them and for you

  • Changes in behaviour or emotional withdrawal

  • Challenges after family changes or difficult experiences

  • Struggles with friendships or school transitions

  • Upsets or meltdowns after school

  • Worries they can’t explain in words

Play gives children a safe space to express what is too hard to say.
Your presence, your care and your willingness to seek support makes a difference.

Benefits of Play Therapy

A gentle, child‑led therapeutic space that helps children express emotions, process experiences and grow their sense of safety and connection.

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Your Support

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Your Family

Your Child

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Guidance that helps you support your child with clarity and confidence. You receive steady, thoughtful support so you feel held as your child moves forward.

Support that recognises your family as a whole, helping you deepen understanding, strengthen relationships and move through challenges together.

Here for families across Bourne and South Lincolnshire

We support families in Bourne, Market Deeping, Deeping St James, Stamford, Spalding, Sleaford and surrounding villages.

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Whatever you are facing, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
A gentle conversation is often the first step.

Take a look at what my wonderful families say about the service they get.

Zoe O'connor founder of Healing Hearts Play Therapy in Bourne

Meet Zoe

“Thank you so much for stopping by. The fact that you are here is a big step.

I created Healing Hearts Play Therapy for one simple reason. Children thrive when they feel understood, and I wanted to offer a place where they can explore their feelings through play without pressure or judgement.”

— Zoe from Healing Hearts Play Therapy

Get in Touch

If you’re worried about your child and unsure what to do next, you’re in the right place.


You’re welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns. There’s no pressure and no expectation.