This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
With over 20 years of primary teaching experience, including 8 years as a head teacher, I have seen first hand the difficulties many children face, coupled with the lack of provision available to support their emotional and mental health needs, and so I decided to embark on a new career and retrain in children’s mental health. I have a Masters of Science in Play therapy.
At Turning Point, I am dedicated to nurturing the potential within every child. I am driven by a profound understanding of how early experiences shape a child’s development. My inspiration comes from the resilience of children, the transformative power of therapeutic interventions, and my desire to effect positive change in their lives. My work is rooted in compassion and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they encounter.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience of supporting children with a range of needs for example, trauma, loss, attachment, ASD, ADHD, self-esteem, divorce, sibling conflict, bullying, school avoidance, care experienced children.
I have over 20 years of experience as a primary teacher with 8 years as a Headteacher.
I have a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs
I hold a National Professional Qualification of Headteachers.
I have a Masters of Science in Play Therapy.
I am a DDP practitioner - Dyadic Development Theory.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £75.00
Additional information
Please ask for a more detailed break down of fees.
Further information
I am a travelling play therapist, so I can support at the child's school as well as in my private clinics which are based in Narberth, Fishguard and Haverfordwest.
When to Refer a Child for Play Therapy:
- When a child exhibits signs of emotional distress, such as anxiety or depression.
- If a child has experienced a traumatic event and is struggling to cope.
- When traditional teaching methods do not meet the educational needs of a child with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- If a child’s behaviour is disruptive or they are unable to engage with peers or adults in a healthy way.
