Journeys of Growth and Change
Through Play and Creativity
1:1 Integrative Holistic Play Therapy
Therapeutic Groups
Creativity for Wellbeing
Individual Creative Wellbeing Space for all ages
About 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.
Affiliations
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
Small groups which take place in your setting. These groups last between 6 and 8 weeks and are suited to children of a similar age/developmental stage who may otherwise may 'go under the radar' in terms of interventions. Groups take place in your setting.
About Creative Therapeutic GroupsFriday Art Club 4.30-5.30pm
A group for children aged 6+, where they can try out different art media and techniques in a small and friendly group. £8 per session, booked in a half term block. 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 from £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 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.
Focused Creative Therapeutic Groups
These are small groups for up to 6 children lasting between 6 and 8 weeks.
Examples of themes include:
self-esteem
worry
neurodivergence
transition to secondary school
bullying
siblings of children with disabilities
This approach is suited to groups of children of a similar age/developmental stage who may not meet the threshold of requiring 1:1 therapy. Groups can provide support to children who otherwise may 'go under the radar' in terms of interventions.
Groups can take place in school or venue of your choosing - contact me to explore the needs of your setting and the type of group support required.
Examples of themes include:
self-esteem
worry
neurodivergence
transition to secondary school
bullying
siblings of children with disabilities
This approach is suited to groups of children of a similar age/developmental stage who may not meet the threshold of requiring 1:1 therapy. Groups can provide support to children who otherwise may 'go under the radar' in terms of interventions.
Groups can take place in school or venue of your choosing - contact me to explore the needs of your setting and the type of group support required.
Creativity for Wellbeing Sessions for Adults
Slow 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 hereMixed Media Collage: Saturday 7th March 2-4pm
A creative and flexible approach to art, bringing together media such as paint, decorative paper, found materials, stitching and text. Discover freedom to express yourself visually. 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 session for £20 including hot drink and cake!
Book hereExperimental Monoprinting: Saturday 18th April 2-4pm
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 £25 including hot drink and cake!
Book hereContinuing Crochet: To be confirmed
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!
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.
Contact
- 2 Orchard Avenue, Bingham, Nottingham, UK
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-17.30
