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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I’m a certified Play Therapist based in Kent and I’m also a mother of one. I work in Maidstone, Medway, Swale, Ashford and surrounding areas.
I have an academic background in Early Childhood Studies and have previously worked with children and their families at messy play groups, and in schools as a teaching assistant and in a 1:1 SEN support role.
Mental health is something I have always been passionate about and whilst studying for my degree, I became fascinated with the power of play and its healing properties for young children. Through play and creative mediums, I am able to provide children with a safe and nurturing environment in which they can feel empowered. I work using a child-centred, holistic approach. I place a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and accepting environment in which children can express themselves freely through their play. I strive to understand each child's feelings and perspectives allowing them to feel heard and validated. I work using a non-directive approach, which means I do not direct the child's play or behaviour. Allowing the child freedom to make choices on how they spend their time increases their autonomy and self-expression.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certified Play Therapist (PTUK) with Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma Qualification.
- BA (Hons) 1st class in Early Childhood Studies.
- Additional training in Developmental Trauma and Sensory Processing Disorder.
I am listed on the PTUK register for Play and Creative Arts Therapist (accredited by the Professionals Standards Authority). I can be found here- Abigail Frampton – Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists (playtherapyregister.org.uk).
I attend regular clinical supervision to support my professional practice.
I am registered with the ICO (Independent Commissioners Office) and hold all relevant Indemnity and Public Liability Insurances.
I have a current enhanced DBS and up to date safeguarding training.
I also explore areas of interest through continued professional development.
Member organisations
Play Therapy UK is the largest organisation governing therapeutic play and play therapy in the United Kingdom. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Additional information
Additional fees include parent interview/reviews and end reports.
