Empowering Children, Supporting Families
At Children's Therapy Wicklow, we believe children thrive when they feel safe, connected and understood. Through play, creativity and relationships, we support children and young people
to process difficult experiences, build confidence and strengthen emotional wellbeing, while working alongside the families who know them best.
About
Our Approach
At Children’s Therapy Wicklow, we believe children thrive when they feel safe, connected and understood. Our child-centred,
neuro-affirming approach recognises each child’s unique way of experiencing and communicating with the world.
Through play, creativity, conversation and relationship, we provide a safe and accepting space for children and young people to explore their experiences. We also work collaboratively with parents and caregivers, strengthening understanding and supporting connections holding the child and family as a whole.
Our Services
1:1 Therapy
Individual play therapy and psychotherapy for children and adolescents.
Family Support
~ Filial Therapy
~ Circle of Security
~ 1:1 Parent Support Sessions
Supporting stronger connections
and confident, connected family relationships.
Children's Groups
Our groups are designed to offer a warm, supportive space where they can connect with others, build confidence and develop skills that support emotional and social wellbeing. Groups are creative, play based, neuro-affirming and developmentally appropriate.
Meet Our Therapists
Aisling Shortt
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist | Play Therapist & Filial Therapist
MIAPTP
Aisling holds an MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a Higher Diploma in Play Therapy and a BA in Early Childhood Education. With over 20 years’ experience working with children and families across North County Wicklow.
Aisling works with children and young people aged 3–18, supporting a range of needs including anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, neurodivergence, family change, friendship and school difficulties, grief, loss and traumatic experiences.
As a trained Filial Therapist, Aisling also works collaboratively with parents and caregivers, supporting them to better understand their child, strengthen connection and build supportive parent-child relationships.
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist | Play Therapist
MIAPTP
Sarah-Anne holds an MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a Higher Diploma in Play Therapy, an MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a BA in Psychology and a Specialist Diploma in Neurodiverse Practice. She has almost 25 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and families across clinical, residential and educational settings.
Sarah-Anne works with children and young people experiencing a range of needs including anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, neurodivergence, family change, friendship and school difficulties, grief, loss and traumatic experiences.
Her approach is warm, compassionate and neuro-affirming, drawing on her extensive training and experience to respond to the individual needs of each child or young person.
Sarah-Anne Connolly
Testimonials
Client Experiences
Discover how Children's Therapy Wicklow has positively impacted the lives of our clients through their testimonials.
Alison
Thank you so much Sarah-Anne you have made the world of difference in our lives.
Emma
Sarah-Anne thank you so much for everything you did. I had a lovely time with you and it stopped all too quickly. I hope you will never forget me. I hope we will see each other again. I will miss you so much.
Alison
Aisling thank you for what you have done for our little boy, and our family. Your patience, your kindness and your relentess encouragement has been beyond appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping our family.
Tom
Thank you for everything over the past few months, thanks for helping me with my worries.
Contact Us
For more Information or to book a consultation you can contact us at the email address below.