This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello, you might be wondering how to choose a therapist, and what approach is right for you, hopefully this will help you identify if my approach is most suitable:
I offer a creative approach; it can help if you or someone in your family finds it difficult to put your thoughts and feelings into words. I often work with metaphor and symbolism; using play, arts and movement may help you address or process difficult feelings or experiences.
You don't have to be 'creative' for this therapeutic approach, there is no expectation to produce a piece of art. In fact, the resources aim be soothing; we all have self-soothing tendencies, and the resources can help calm your body down or act as a distraction as you explore difficult experiences/emotions.
Creative therapy can help you to get difficult emotions out of your body. I work at your pace and initially we focus on creating a safe space and trusting relationship. I aim to draw upon my different skills and see which ones best suit your needs.
Children and young people find play useful because it is their natural form of communication; children are invited to express themselves safely and learn new coping strategies. While others may need help recognising their emotions, managing them, and/or communicating them. Emotional development is key within play therapy as I often work with children at different developmental stages.
I trained in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, this follows a filial therapy model, designed for children facing behavioural, emotional, social and attachment difficulties. This is a 10-session parent programme, centred around play techniques and strengthening the child-parent bond. You will learn how to use therapeutic language and techniques to communicate with your child and understand their inner world. You will be empowered to practice these at home with your child. These are transferable skills that can be applied at various stages of development.
I offer parent workshops; this will help you learn about psychology, development and introduce you to different strategies to help with; emotional distress, change, managing sibling conflict, transitions, relationships, neurodivergence and/or loss.
If you'd like further information please don't hesistate to contact me on the information provide.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Masters of Arts: Play Therapy
- Trained in Child Parent Relationship Therapy
- Training in Level 2 Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trained in Walk & Talk Therapy
- Bachelor of Arts Degree: Early Childhood Studies with Psychology
- Special educational needs
- Sign language level 2
- Childcare level 3
- Trauma, bereavement training, safeguarding, self-harm
- Attachment trauma
- The Invisible Thread: Trauma's role in parent-child dynamics
- Loss, grief and bereavement
- Young carers support
- Systemic psychoeducation
- Level 2 British Sign Language
- Neurodiverse experiences.
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 have 15 years experience working with children, young people and families; my experience ranges from early years throughout childhood into adolescence.
I have worked in the community, primary, secondary and special needs schools, supporting children with neurodivergence, complex trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I work with the whole family system to support positive change. I offer advice/strategies to help you make the suitable adjustments for you and your family.
I am a therapist with ADHD who has developed a range of strategies and I use this knowledge to help your child and family manage these traits and develop strategies to manage.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20 minute consultation; it is important that we work out whether Play Therapist is the right approach and whether I am the right therapist for you, your family, child or young person.
Thank you for your time
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Please email me regarding availability because I have some flexibility.
