About me
I am a Play and Creative Arts Therapist working with children and young people aged 4–12, based in Brighton & Hove. I offer therapy from my private studio in Saltdean and work collaboratively within local primary schools.
My practice is child-led, relational, and integrative, grounded in contemporary research and best practice in child mental health. I draw on play, creative expression, and the therapeutic relationship to support children in making sense of their experiences at their own pace, in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and accessible to them.
I am a neuroaffirmative therapist, I have specialist training in AutPlay® Therapy, an evidence-informed approach designed to meet the mental health needs of neurodivergent children and young people. I work holistically, recognising each child within the context of their family, school, and wider systems, and I value close collaboration with parents, carers, and professionals to support lasting change.
I am EMDR trained and can offer a structured, evidence-based process to alleviate distress from traumatic memories. This enables children to reprocess traumatic events by combining play therapy with bilateral stimulation.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
- Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy
- Certificate in Therapeutic Life Stories Work
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Further information
I am a member of PTUK, I have an enhanced DBS check, public liability insurance and attend Clinical Supervision.
