I am an experienced Certified Play Therapist with many years of experience working in non-profit settings and schools.
I am qualified to work with a range of approaches to ensure I provide tailored and effective service to the families and individuals I support.
I have an extensive list of qualifications including a Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy (Leeds Beckett University), a degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Studies (University of Roehampton). In addition, I am a Theraplay Informed Practitioner (Level 1 & Groups), and a Traumaplay Informed Practitioner (Foundation and Advance Level).
I have a special interest in early childhood developmental trauma and I am trauma informed in my practise.
My fun, creative and energetic personality helps me build positive relationships with the children and families I work with and keeps them engaged in therapy.
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What is a BAPT Play Therapist
Within Play Therapy there are many terminologies; ‘Play Specialist’, ‘Therapeutic Play Worker’ or „Play Therapist’. Whichever you decide on please ensure they have the relevant qualifications and are under a registered Play Therapy organisation so that you know you are getting the best for your child.
A registered BAPT MA Play Therapist has previous relevant experience working with children, has undergone a rigorous 2 year training underpinned with psychological and psychoanalytical theory, child development and attachment.
They have undergone Personal Therapy for the duration of their course to develop self-awareness and insight and are continuously supervised by a senior, BAPT registered play therapist throughout their career. They hold an up-to-date DBS and safeguarding certificate and follow the ethical code of practice from BAPT.