Lucy Cheshire
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About me
I am a Certified Play Therapist who is incredibly passionate about providing child-led, holistic therapy using creative tools and expression.
Children can't always put their feelings or experiences into words and therefore when helping them to understand these feelings, it is important to meet them at their developmental level. I do this through play.
In the therapy room, I will use tools such as puppets, sand, clay, dressing up and games to help your child process their thoughts and feelings. I will create a safe, freeing environment that can allow your child to express themselves in a way that might be difficult for them to do in other situations.
I work with children between the ages of 4-12. I have a private practice in Wellington, Somerset. I can also offer therapy sessions at your child's school during the school day.
If you have any questions about play therapy, whether it is right for your child, or about me and my experience, I would love to have a chat with you over the phone.
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications are:
- BSc Education and Psychology - University of Southampton
- Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play - Leeds Beckett University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy - University of Chichester
I have been around children all my life. From the age of 18, I have worked in Special Educational Needs schools, Early Years settings, Mainstream schools and in Residential Childcare settings. This amounts to 10 years of knowledge and experience surrounding neurodiversity, developmental and complex trauma, attachment, and challenging behaviour.
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
£50.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I charge different rates depending on who is funding the therapy and where the therapy is taking place. I understand that for parents who are paying for therapy out of their own pocket, this is a huge financial commitment and therefore I do charge parents on the lower end of my price range.
When I work
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This is my current availability. If Monday mornings don't work for you, please still get in touch, as I might be expanding my working hours in the near future.
