About me
At The Play Therapy Haven in Dunblane, I offer counselling and creative therapies for children and young people aged 3-15 in a warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Through play, creativity, and evidence-based approaches, children are supported to explore their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies at a pace that feels right for them.
I work with children experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, anger, trauma, grief, school worries, and big life changes. Every child is unique, so therapy is always tailored to their individual needs and ways of expressing themselves.
Parents and caregivers are such an important part of the journey. I offer guidance and support to help families better understand their child’s needs, strengthen connection at home, and feel more confident in supporting emotional wellbeing. Alongside individual therapy, I also provide parent consultations and attachment-focused interventions.
The Play Therapy Haven is led by me, Suze Mackintosh, a BAPT Registered and PSA Accredited Child and Adolescent Therapist with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families. I am also a certified AutPlay Therapist and Parent-Child Attachment Practitioner, and I draw on a range of approaches including play and creative arts, CBT, neuroscience, and Internal Family Systems.
Above all, The Play Therapy Haven exists to offer children and families warmth, kindness, and practical support as they find their way through life’s challenges together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Child and Adolescent Therapist, Accredited by the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) and Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
- MSc (Hons) in Play Therapy – Advanced postgraduate degree specialising in creative and play-based therapeutic approaches, integrating psychodynamic theory, neuroscience, and child development to support evidence-based practice with children and families.
- PGDE PRIMARY – GTCS Registered primary teacher with experience working with children and families in education and therapeutic settings.
- BA (Hons) Psychology – Undergraduate degree providing a strong foundation in child development and psychological theory.
- Certified AutPlay Therapist – Training in supporting neurodivergent children and those with social-emotional challenges through play.
- Parent-Child Attachment Play (PCAP) Practitioner – Supporting secure attachment and positive parent–child relationships.
- Ongoing CPD in areas including:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner - Level 1
- Nurture Groups Training (Level 1)
- Neuroscience and child development
- Trauma-informed practice
- Seasons for Growth (Bereavement and Loss Training)
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
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
When I work
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Further information
Services Offered
- Individual play therapy
- Counselling for children and pre-teens
- AutPlay Therapy
- Parent and Child Attachment Play
- Emotional Wellbeing Groups
