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1:1 Integrative Holistic Play Therapy
Creative Wellbeing Groups
Individual Creative Wellbeing Space for all ages
Sessions
Individual Play Therapy
1:1 Child-led Integrative Holistic Play Therapy sessions suitable for your child's developmental and emotional needs.
About Play TherapyCreative Therapeutic Groups for Children
A block of 6 group sessions encouraging exploration, creativity and psychoeducation around common childhood challenges. Once they start, groups are closed to provide security and confidentiality.
About Creative Therapeutic GroupsFriday Art Club (6-12 years)
A group for young people aged 6-12 years, where they can try out different art media and techniques in a small and friendly group. Takes place in Bingham, Long Acre Arts Centre.
Sign up hereCreativity and Wellbeing for Adults
A range of creative groups for Adults held at Long Acre Arts based on learning new skills and enjoying creative company. 2 hour sessions for £20 including hot drink and cake!
Browse sessions and book here1:1 Creative Space for Wellbeing
An opportunity for adults or teens to explore a wide range of creative media. Make time and space to express yourself and think about what you need.
About Creative SpaceAbout me
I am a certified Play Therapist with a background of working with children in both mainstream and special school settings.
I am passionate about working with all children, and in particular, neurodivergent children as I have witnessed the positive impact that play therapy can have as they face the challenges of living in a world predominantly set up for neurotypical people.
My work is guided by Axline's principles and I believe that children have the innate ability to overcome the difficulties they face given the opportunity to do so. This opportunity is provided by the time and therapeutic relationship offered in play therapy.
My qualifications include:
Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy (University of Chichester)
Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play (Leeds Beckett University)
BAEd (QTS) Primary Education with Biology (University of Winchester)
Safeguards and Quality Assurance
I am registered with the PTUK Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. ID number: 2021005188
I hold an enhanced DBS check, specialist insurance and I am registered with the ICO, complying with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
I work within the ethical framework of PTUK and
I continue to deepen my knowledge through CPD and regular Clinical Supervision.
I am passionate about working with all children, and in particular, neurodivergent children as I have witnessed the positive impact that play therapy can have as they face the challenges of living in a world predominantly set up for neurotypical people.
My work is guided by Axline's principles and I believe that children have the innate ability to overcome the difficulties they face given the opportunity to do so. This opportunity is provided by the time and therapeutic relationship offered in play therapy.
My qualifications include:
Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy (University of Chichester)
Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play (Leeds Beckett University)
BAEd (QTS) Primary Education with Biology (University of Winchester)
Safeguards and Quality Assurance
I am registered with the PTUK Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. ID number: 2021005188
I hold an enhanced DBS check, specialist insurance and I am registered with the ICO, complying with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
I work within the ethical framework of PTUK and
I continue to deepen my knowledge through CPD and regular Clinical Supervision.
About Play and Creative Arts Therapy
"Play is a child's natural medium for self-expression" — Virginia Axline.
At some point most children face challenges or difficulties which they will need to work through in order to feel happy, confident and thrive at school. Sometimes support is needed to make sense of difficult feelings or events such as:
Family relationship difficulties, Siblings with additional needs,
Bereavement
Divorce
Low self-esteem/lack of confidence
Friendship difficulties
Worry/anxiety
Anger
Difficult/traumatic experiences
Integrative Holistic Play therapy allows children to use play and creativity to express feelings, process experiences, and solve problems in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Therapy is led by the child, and a warm, accepting and understanding therapeutic relationship is offered. A wide range of toys and creative media allow a child to express and work through difficulites symbolically, supporting inner growth and healing. Children can develop improved emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping skills whilst also allowing them to learn better at school.
Therapy is rarely a quick fix. It takes time for a child to develop trust in the therapeutic relationship and understand that the therapeutic space is one in which they can fully express their inner world and be fully accepted as they are.
Only then can change occur.
At some point most children face challenges or difficulties which they will need to work through in order to feel happy, confident and thrive at school. Sometimes support is needed to make sense of difficult feelings or events such as:
Family relationship difficulties, Siblings with additional needs,
Bereavement
Divorce
Low self-esteem/lack of confidence
Friendship difficulties
Worry/anxiety
Anger
Difficult/traumatic experiences
Integrative Holistic Play therapy allows children to use play and creativity to express feelings, process experiences, and solve problems in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Therapy is led by the child, and a warm, accepting and understanding therapeutic relationship is offered. A wide range of toys and creative media allow a child to express and work through difficulites symbolically, supporting inner growth and healing. Children can develop improved emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping skills whilst also allowing them to learn better at school.
Therapy is rarely a quick fix. It takes time for a child to develop trust in the therapeutic relationship and understand that the therapeutic space is one in which they can fully express their inner world and be fully accepted as they are.
Only then can change occur.
Inside the Play Room
Creativity for Wellbeing Sessions for Adults
Moving on With Crochet: Saturday 10th January 2-4pm
Following on from beginners crochet, learn new crochet skills in a relaxed environment at your own pace. All resources provided. One in a range of creative groups for Adults held at Long Acre Arts based on learning new skills and enjoying creative company. 2 hour sessions for £20 including hot drink and cake!
Book hereSlow Stitching Group: Saturday 7th February 2-4pm
Slow stitching is a mindful needlework process that focuses on intention and the joy brought from creating – not so much the final result of the piece itself. The goal isn’t achievement, or even to make a specific item, it is to enjoy the process one stitch at a time, to relax, and to let go of the outcome. You do not need expertise in sewing to join in! One in a range of creative groups for Adults held at Long Acre Arts based on learning new skills and enjoying creative company. 2 hour sessions for £20 including hot drink and cake!
Book hereExperimental Monoprinting for self-expression: To be confirmed
Come and try your hand at creating unique images using a range of printing techniques. The focus is on exploration and self expression - experiment with colour mixing, the effect of different textures and layers. One in a range of creative groups for Adults held at Long Acre Arts based on learning new skills and enjoying creative company. 2 hour sessions for £20 including hot drink and cake!
Creative Space:
1:1 sessions for self-expression and wellbeing.
1:1 sessions for self-expression and wellbeing.
1:1 session.
£20 per hour, minimum one hour booking.
All materials included.
I am passionate about art and creativity, and believe that it is something that everyone can engage with and enjoy if they wish to. Art is about having the courage to try, not qualifications! Creative Space Sessions can be whatever you need them to be.
Perhaps you want to learn a new skill or find time for yourself amidst the challenges that life can throw at us.
Perhaps you have a teenager who would like to express themselves creatively but you simply don't have the time, space or resources to do so at home.
Examples of creative activities you might explore:
Art journalling
Junk journalling
Mixed-media collage
Mono-printing
Crochet
Slow Stitching
3D art - models, sculpture, clay.
Eco-art (using recycled materials)
Please note this isn't art therapy. I am able to direct you to qualified art therapists for adults should you feel, during the course of your artistic exploration, that you have deeper issues you would like to address.
£20 per hour, minimum one hour booking.
All materials included.
I am passionate about art and creativity, and believe that it is something that everyone can engage with and enjoy if they wish to. Art is about having the courage to try, not qualifications! Creative Space Sessions can be whatever you need them to be.
Perhaps you want to learn a new skill or find time for yourself amidst the challenges that life can throw at us.
Perhaps you have a teenager who would like to express themselves creatively but you simply don't have the time, space or resources to do so at home.
Examples of creative activities you might explore:
Art journalling
Junk journalling
Mixed-media collage
Mono-printing
Crochet
Slow Stitching
3D art - models, sculpture, clay.
Eco-art (using recycled materials)
Please note this isn't art therapy. I am able to direct you to qualified art therapists for adults should you feel, during the course of your artistic exploration, that you have deeper issues you would like to address.
Creative Therapeutic Groups for Children
Creative Therapetic Groups for Children: Half term block at £15 per session
Small groups for up to 6 children. These will take place on a weekly basis within a school half term (This will usually be around 6 sessions). All sessions are booked in advance and no new children will be added to the group once it has started allowing the group to build confidence and trust together.
Exploring Worry: for children aged 7-9. Thursdays 4.15-5.15pm, 26th February - 26th March
5 weekly sessions of creative activities will allow children to explore their experience of worry and experience peer support. They will explore how and why worry affects them in an age-appropriate way and try out coping skills such as creative visualisation, breathing and self-expression through art.
Exploring Worry: for children aged 10-12. Booking Available Soon
Creative activities will allow young people to explore their experience of worry and experience peer support. They will explore how and why worry affects them in an age-appropriate way and try out coping skills such as creative visualisation, breathing and self-expression through art.
Preparing for Change: Transition to Secondary School (To be confirmed)
A small group for year 6 children, allowing creative exploration, discussion and support around the changes and challenges ahead of them as they approach the transition to secondary school. They will take away resources and strategies to support them in this important life event.
Contact
- 2 Orchard Avenue, Bingham, Nottingham, UK
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-17.30