Welcome to Lifetime Play
I’m Lauren Shaw, a qualified Play Therapist with nearly ten years of experience supporting children and families across East London and beyond.
I work helping children and families navigate a wide range of emotional difficulties and life events: behavioural challenges, social and emotional difficulties, parental separation, separation anxiety, transitions, disrupted development, attachment disruptions, neglect, trauma, disability, and adopted and looked-after children.
I believe every child deserves to feel understood, safe, and supported—and that each family is unique, with care tailored to reflect their individual needs.
If you think your child could use a little extra support, feel free to reach out—I'm here to help
Services
Tele-Play Therapy
Parent Support
Play Therapy
School Services
Play therapy is a therapeutic intervention that uses play as a way for children to express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Since children often struggle to communicate verbally, play provides a natural medium through which therapists can observe behaviors, understand inner conflicts, and help children process difficult feelings in a safe, supportive environment.
Tele-play therapy is a form of play therapy conducted virtually through secure video platforms, allowing children to engage in therapeutic play from their own homes. It adapts traditional play therapy techniques to an online format, using digital tools, toys, and games to help children express themselves, build coping skills, and work through emotional challenges with the guidance of a trained therapist.
Parent support sessions are collaborative meetings where caregivers receive guidance, resources, and emotional support to help them navigate parenting challenges. These sessions focus on enhancing parenting skills, understanding child development, and strengthening family relationships in a supportive and nonjudgmental space.
My school-based service offers holistic, child-centered support through collaboration with parents, school staff, and other professionals. I provide 1:1 play therapy sessions, group work, initial assessments, regular review meetings, and tailored strategies to support each child’s emotional well-being both at home and in school. Services also include teacher consultations, parent support sessions, and clinical reports, all grounded in thoughtful planning, therapeutic expertise, and external supervision to ensure high-quality care.