Found 45 Members

• Abigail Hassack

  Areas covered
  London

  Qualifications
  BA (hons) Childhood Studies, MA Play Therapy

  Theoretical approach
  I practice from a non-directive, child centred approach, but work more directively when appropriate. I havea special interest in attahcment. I also offer Theraplay - attachment based support sessions with parent/carer and child.

  I have experience working in
  Previous working background includes experience working as a Pupil Development Practitioner with vulnerable children of primary school age and their families: Liaising directly with other care professionals, SENCO’s, Educational Psychologists, teachers, therapists and social care teams. Working closely with and supporting parents. Making assessments of children’s needs, carrying out observations and holding discussions with relevant professionals. Determining, planning for and conducting the most appropriate programme of work including: Therapeutic group sessions for pupils as part of an outreach service, individual one to one sessions, intensive nurture programmes and staff training. Supporting children on a wide spectrum of need including those who may have experienced trauma such as loss or abuse, those who may be struggling socially with peers, or those presenting with extreme challenging behaviours. Currently work within primary schools in both London and Herts. Please see my website for more information about myself and Play Therapy - www.playtherapyabi.co.uk

  Email
  aahassack@gmail.com

  Telephone
  07761744517

  Fee scales
  £40 per Therapy session - Please see www.playtherapyabi.co.uk

  Sanctions
  none

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• Alison Tureck

  Areas covered
  Hertfordshire North London Surrounding areas

  Website
  http://alison.playtherapy@gmail.com

  Qualifications
  MA Play Therapy BA Childhood Studies NVQ Health and Social Care level 3 AAA Childcare and Education

  Theoretical approach
  I work from a holistic and child-centred theoretical perspective, providing a safe space and trusting environment through the therapeutic relationship, allowing a child to communicate at their own level and pace to express, explore and make sense of their difficult and painful thoughts, feelings and experiences and problems through play. I may take a more directive approach by introducing certain activities to further support the child, if appropriate. I also will use Theraplay based techniques to work with a child and their parents/carer if felt appropriate.

  Code of ethics
  BAPT

  I have experience working in
  Do you have particular experience/interest in an area of Play Therapy?: I have 13 years’ experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families. I have worked in a range of settings including nurseries, schools, children centres, and those living in a refuge due to fleeing domestic violence, and looked after children in a care home. I have experience of working with children and families with a range of issues including children who have suffered bereavement and loss, trauma, abuse, autism, anxiety, low self-esteem, social anxieties, learning difficulties, life limiting illness, attachment difficulties as well as parents who are separated/divorced, and alcohol misuse. Do you have particular experience/interest in an area of Play Therapy?: I have 13 years’ experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families. I have worked in a range of settings including nurseries, schools, children centres, and those living in a refuge due to fleeing domestic violence, and looked after children in a care home. I have experience of working with children and families with a range of issues including children who have suffered bereavement and loss, trauma, abuse, autism, anxiety, low self-esteem, social anxieties, learning difficulties, life limiting illness, attachment difficulties as well as parents who are separated/divorced, and alcohol misuse. I have 13 years’ experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families. I have worked in a range of settings including nurseries, schools, children centres, and those living in a refuge due to fleeing domestic violence, and looked after children in a care home. I have experience of working with children and families with a range of issues including children who have suffered bereavement and loss, trauma, abuse, autism, anxiety, low self-esteem, social anxieties, learning difficulties, life limiting illness, attachment difficulties as well as parents who are separated/divorced, and alcohol misuse.

  Telephone
  07792813122

  Sanctions
  none

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• Amy Sheppard

  Areas covered
  Southeast London, Lewisham, Forest Hill, Dulwich, Crystal Palace, Greenwich, Bromley, Streatham, Balham

  Qualifications
  Qualified teacher, BAPT qualified play therapist

  Theoretical approach
  My approach is primarily non-directive and child-centered. I will provide a safe, nurturing and accepting space for your child to play out what they are experiencing. With some children, slightly more directive approaches can also be helpful. Each child is different and therefore will tailor our sessions to best meet the needs of the child.

  Code of ethics
  BAPT

  I have experience working in
  I believe that every child deserves a chance to be heard, listened to and given a safe space to express and process what they are going through. If you feel that play therapy could be helpful for you and your child, or have questions about play therapy, do get in touch and I would be happy to have a chat to get to know you and your concerns.

  Fee scales
  £50 - £100 p/session

  Sanctions
  none

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• Aneta Kunka

  Areas covered
  South London (Croydon, Sutton, Bromley, Merton), Catherham, Redhill and surrounded areas

  Qualifications
  MA Play Therapy, Master's degree in Pedagogy of Childhood

  Theoretical approach
  Non-directive/client-centred

  Email
  play2blossom@gmail.com

  Telephone
  07765760616

  Sanctions
  none

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• Anne Addo

  Areas covered
  Sutton, Merton and Croydon. Some areas within Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham will also be considered.

  Qualifications
  MA Play Therapy, NPQSL, MA Education (Early Years), PGCE, BA (Hons)

  Theoretical approach
  I use a child-centred play therapy approach. My work is informed by the principles of humanistic, non-directive theory; with some directive work if deemed appropriate.

  Code of ethics
  BAPT / BACP

  I have experience working in
  Primary schools and Nursery Schools with Children's Centres working as a class teacher, a deputy head teacher and as senco. As a play therapist, I have experience in both a face to face and an online context. I have worked in the areas of neglect, family breakdown, anxiety, abuse, low self-esteem, loss, and attachment difficulties. I have also worked with Children Looked After and those with Special Educational Needs. I communicate effectively and regularly with parents/carers and other involved professionals - I work systemically in order to achieve the best outcomes for the child. I am culturally competent and embrace understanding, communicating, and interacting with people across cultures.

  Email
  braveheartsplay@outlook.com

  Telephone
  07535 760824

  Fee scales
  Given on request

  Sanctions
  none

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• Annie Lloyd Heapy

  Areas covered
  London
  Email
  annie.heapy@talktalk.net

  Sanctions
  None

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• Archana Chatterjee

  Areas covered
  London: specifically Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Borough of Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire.

  Qualifications
  BAPT, MA, MSc, BA

  Theoretical approach
  My work is informed by several theoretic approaches including attachment theory, psychodynamic and systemic theories and the principles of non-directive and child-centred therapies.

  Code of ethics
  BAPT, BACP

  I have experience working in
  Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, ASD. My approach is child-centred, which means the child is at the heart of my therapeutic work. I will follow the child's lead in the therapy room and provide a safe, playful space where they can feel safe and regulated. Sometimes, I may introduce specific ideas and activities which can support the child with expressing feelings and processing emotional struggles. I meet regularly with carers/parents, and class teacher (if appropriate) so we are all working together to support the child.

  Email
  archanaplaytherapy@gmail.com

  Fee scales
  Please contact me to discuss

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• Stella Taiwo

  Areas covered
  South London: Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark. Occasionally, other areas of London

  Qualifications
  MA in Play Therapy and BA in Education in early years. Trained in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) and Life Story Work/Book

  Theoretical approach
  Humanistic/Child centered

  I have experience working in
  I have 10 years experience of work with vulnerable children and youngsters. My previous work experience includes hospitalised children and their families; cared-for and hard to reach children; SEND children and adolescents. Therapeutically, I have further experience of working in school environments, charities, and adoption agencies; I also have experience working in areas relating to attachment difficulties; domestic violence; loss; autism, severe behavioural issues, and learning difficulties.

  Email
  ayodelestella.taiwo@yahoo.com

  Telephone
  07402135677

  Fee scales
  Contact me for more information

  Sanctions
  None

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• Catriona Ross

  Areas covered
  Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Islington, Camden (inner London boroughs).

  Qualifications
  MA in Play Therapy (distinction), Diploma in Practitioner Counselling, BA (hons) English

  Theoretical approach
  Child-Centred

  Code of ethics
  BAPT

  I have experience working in
  Experience of working therapeutically with both children and adolescents. I am a specialist in children, adolescents and families affected by HIV. I am also experienced at working with children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse or who are at risk of sexual exploitation or offending. Other specialist experience includes trauma, bereavement and loss, parental separation, domestic violence, parental substance and alcohol misuse, and parental imprisonment. Client centered and predominantly non-directive, however I adopt a more directive approach occasionally where appropriate.

  Email
  catrionaross@outlook.com

  Fee scales
  £50 per hour

  Sanctions
  None

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• Diane Doyle

  Areas covered
  Wheelchair accessible private practice for adults and children in Acton, West london. Schools and home visits in Acton, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Putney, Hounslow, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea

  Website
  http://www.playspace-expressions.com

  Qualifications
  MA Play Therapy; Registered Theraplay practioner. Advanced MIM Assessment; Foundation Diploma in Dramatherapy; Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT – Research based 10- session Filial Therapy Model); Art Psychotherapy summer school; Early Years Educator EDEXCEL 3

  Theoretical approach
  Non - directive and child/ person centred Play Therapy. Relationship bonding Theraplay. Informed by neuroscience and attachment theory.

  Code of ethics
  BAPT

  I have experience working in
  I have over 25 years’ experience in working in a professional and therapeutic way with adults and children in various capacities in a variety of private, charitable and local authority settings (Family centres, support groups, primary schools, private and Social Services Nurseries and School Counselling Services). I work closely with teachers and parent/carers to provide support, empathic listening, and practical strategies and use evidence based therapy to provide a way to measure progress in an environment that helps children and families to thrive. I see my role as a supporting the parent carers as equal partners on this journey while always respecting the clients right to confidentiality as they work through difficult life experiences. Working in an open, honest manner has enabled me to effectively reach individuals and families that may be disaffected, hard to reach or closed down. I can provide individual therapy, group therapy, nurture groups in schools and specific community settings. I use neuroscience and attachment theory to support my work with clients in a non-directive setting, however some directive work may be appropriate. I have experience with school refusal: past or present attachment difficulties ( relationship bonds between the child and their parental caregiver); physical and cognitive congenital and acquired disability; cutting and self harm; anxiety; divorce and separation; childhood trauma; pre and postnatal anxieties, and families and children who have suffered loss and bereavement. I am trained in media and crisis management and am able to support children and schools who have suffered traumatic bereavement, for example, the sudden death of a child. I offer a dedicated playroom with art, sand, water, clay, musical instruments, and wide range of culturally sensitive therapeutic toys and resources to aid therapeutic expression, but can also transport these resources to provide a peripatetic service to other locations. Professional Memberships: British Association of Play Therapists - Full Member; Registered Theraplay Practioner Association of Play Therapists United States - International Professional Member; Food and Behaviour Research Institute - Associate Member. Alternative communication: Makaton and PECS.

  Email
  diane@playspace-expressions.com

  Telephone
  07860 577 915

  Fee scales
  From £50 per session. Half day and day rates available for school and community groups. Block rate for 15 session for adults. Evening appointments available.

  Sanctions
  None

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• Elisa Fontana

  Sanctions
  None

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• Filipa Alvarez

  Areas covered
  LONDON / ONLINE

  Qualifications
  Ma Play Therapy, Masters Forensic Psychology, 5-year Licentiate Degree in Applied Psychology (Clinical area), Theraplay and MIM level 1 and level 2, DDP Level 1Filial Therapy, Therapeutic Life Story Work, Creative Supervision, Integrative Sandplay Studies

  Theoretical approach
  child centered/ non-directive, integrating other approaches (such as attachment theory, psychodynamic model) or more focused techniques as appropriate. SUPERVISION: Client-centered, non-directive approach, integrating other approaches (dynamic, attachment theory, etc) as appropriate. Filial therapy if required

  Code of ethics
  BAPT. Also registered as Psychologist with the Portuguese Association for Psychologists (OPP)

  I have experience working in
  I have extensive experience (both as a psychologist and play therapist in the UK and abroad) in general child protection, trauma and loss, domestic violence, alcohol/drug abuse, family work, behavioral issues, bereavement, learning difficulties, fostering, adoption, etc I offer individual and group Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Therapeutic Life Story Work, Theraplay informed work and DDP informed work. I use a creative approach working with children who experienced trauma in early childhood. I am also interested in Sensory Integration and after attending some basic introductory training, I integrate some SI techniques in my practice. I also offer individual and group clinical supervision (in the UK and abroad/remotely) to Play Therapists and Psychologists working with children and adults. Individual and Group Supervision

  Email
  filipalvarez@gmail.com

  Fee scales
  PLAY THERAPY (including Filial Therapy, informed Theraplay, Informed DDP, Therapeutic Life Story Work, creative ways of working with adopted children and their families, sensory integration techniques)/meetings/report writing - £70-£80 (p h); travel (p h) £35 SUPERVISION: Professionals: £60 Student: £40 Group: £50

  Sanctions
  None

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