About me
I am a Certified Play Therapist working with children aged 4 - 13 years. As a Play Therapist I values how the creative arts and the very nature of play are pivotal in the development of a child's emotional and social development. I provide children with every opportunity to be their authentic selves and aim to hold a space in which each child can work through and process their difficulties and challenges.
During Play Therapy children are supported to express and communicate feelings, develop healthy coping mechanisms and practice new behaviours in a safe and accepting environment.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am PTUK Certified Play Therapist. I apply a mixture of non-directive and directive approaches which are informed and led by the child. Play Therapy can offer an evidence based therapeutic approach that uses the language of play and the creative arts to allow a child to express themselves, their experiences and their inner world. My professional experience has equipped me with a varied an in-depth skill set with over 25 years of working with Children and Young People.
My qualifications include:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy
- Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
- PGCE in Further Education & Training
- BA Hons in Arts Therapies (Dance & Movement)
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
Additional information
I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation over the phone. Play Therapy Sessions last 45 minutes
Fees: £65 per session
Concessions considered when service is block booked.
Further information
As parent or professional when a child experiences difficulties it can be hard to know what to do or where to turn. I provide tailored support to children with varying levels of difficulty, addressing both low level as well as complex and multiple needs. You and your child don't have to navigate this chapter alone, do reach out and get in touch.
