Play Therapy for Children
Young children rarely say "I am anxious" or "I am sad." They show it through play, tantrums, clinginess or silence. Play therapy gives a child a safe, structured way to express what they cannot yet say, with a trained psychologist helping them make sense of it. The Meeting Matters offers play-based therapy for children in Islamabad and online across Pakistan, with parent guidance alongside.
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What Play Therapy Is
Play is a child's natural language. In sessions your child uses toys, drawing, storytelling and role play while the therapist observes, joins in and gently guides. Feelings and worries that are hard to speak about tend to appear in the play, and the therapist helps the child work through them at their own pace.
What It Helps With
Play-based work is used for anxiety and fears, anger outbursts and defiance, separation difficulties, shyness and social withdrawal, grief and loss, the effects of family changes such as divorce or a new sibling, and distressing experiences. It suits younger children best, usually around ages 3 to 10, and is adapted for older children who prefer drawing, games or talk.
What a Session Looks Like
Your child plays in a calm space with a therapist who follows their lead. Parents are not usually in the room, but you are involved: regular guidance sessions explain what the therapist is seeing and give you simple ways to respond at home so progress carries over.
Online Play Therapy
Play therapy also works online for many children. The therapist uses games, drawing and story activities on screen, and a parent helps set up a quiet space. We will tell you honestly if a child would be better served in person in Islamabad.
How Parents Are Involved
Parents are part of the plan. Before starting, the therapist takes your history and concerns. During treatment you get regular updates and practical guidance. Children change fastest when the adults around them respond in the same consistent way.
Meet the Specialist
Lamiah Munaf
Teenage Counselor & Educational Remedial Therapist
Lamiah Munaf works with children on behavioral modification, emotional regulation and anger management, combining age-appropriate methods with parent guidance so progress carries through at home.
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Meet Therapists Who Can Help
Muhammad Naushad Anjum
Founder & Lead Psychologist — Couples, Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Tasmia Asghar
Clinical Psychologist, CBT, DBT & NLP Therapist
Ayesha Tariq
Clinical Psychologist — Relationship, Couples & Marriage Counselor
What Our Clients Say
“I had a really great experience at Meeting Matters Clinic in F-11. The therapists here are highly professional aur unka ravaiya bohat supportive hai. It's not easy to find a safe space for mental health, but yahan ka mahol bohat pur-sakoon…”
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“I am truly grateful to Ms. Tasmiya Asghar and the team at Meeting Matters. I reached out during one of the most difficult periods of my life while dealing with grief and trying to be the best parent I could be for my children. Ms. Tasmiya's…”
Hashir Kiani · Google Review
“I was experiencing gender dysphoria, and my father took me to see Dr. Ayesha Tariq for therapy. So far, I have completed 15 sessions with her. During this time, she has helped me understand and process my emotions in a healthier way and has…”
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15+ Years of Experience You Can Trust
The Meeting Matters has been providing professional counseling, therapy and training since 2010 — over fifteen years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families across Pakistan and around the world. Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, delivered through confidential online counseling and online therapy as well as in-person sessions at our Islamabad clinic.
Explore Our Full Range of Services
Alongside specialist support for this concern, you have access to our full range of services — the same experienced team, available online or in person:
Individual Therapy
One-to-one online counseling and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Online relationship counseling for communication, conflict and rebuilding trust.
Marriage Counseling
Online marriage counseling for couples working through distress or disconnection.
Premarital Counseling
Guided conversations before marriage, available online.
Family Therapy
Family counseling for communication, parenting and conflict resolution.
Child Psychology
Child and adolescent therapy with parent guidance.
Online Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions from anywhere.
Corporate Mental Health Workshops
Workplace wellbeing programs for organisations.
Career Counseling
Support for career transitions and workplace stress.
Key Benefits
- Age-appropriate, play-based methods for younger children
- Helps children express feelings they cannot yet put into words
- Parent guidance included in every plan
- Support for anxiety, anger, grief and family changes
- In-person in Islamabad or online across Pakistan
- Confidential, child-friendly and unhurried
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