About me
Ragdoll Training & Therapeutic Services offers a warm, welcoming and supportive space for children, young people and adults.
Our experienced team provides a range of therapeutic services to support individuals and families facing emotional challenges, difficult life experiences, relationship difficulties and changes in their lives.
We understand that everyone is different and tailor our approach to meet individual needs, helping people feel heard, understood and supported as they work towards positive change.
We offer both face-to-face and online support.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Social Worker and Play Therapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting children, young people, adults and families.
I hold an MA in Non-Directive Play Therapy from the University of York and have extensive experience working in child protection, adoption, fostering and therapeutic services. My additional training includes Theraplay, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Filial Therapy, CBT-informed approaches and trauma-informed practice.
I use an integrative, person-centred approach, drawing on my knowledge, training and experience to tailor support to each individual's needs. Throughout my career, I have worked with people facing a wide range of emotional, relational and life challenges, helping them feel understood, supported and empowered to make positive changes.
Member organisations
The British Association of Play Therapists was founded in 1992 by a group of now respected practitioners who introduced and pioneered Play Therapy within Britain. 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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I support children, young people and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and relational difficulties. These include anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, loss and bereavement, relationship and family challenges, attachment difficulties and the impact of difficult childhood experiences.
I also have extensive experience supporting individuals and families affected by adoption, fostering, separation, significant life changes and neurodiversity. My approach is compassionate, flexible and tailored to each person's individual needs, providing a safe and supportive space to explore feelings, develop understanding and work towards positive change.
