This facility allows you to access details of BAPT Registered Play Therapists and BAPT Approved Play Therapy Supervisors and Trainers, who are available for private and/or contractual work in your local area. Information here includes contact details, fees, geographic location and a description of practice.

Please note this is not a full list of Registered members.
The full list of BAPT Qualified Play Therapists is available on the BAPT REGISTER page.

All Play Therapists listed are Full members of BAPT and will also appear on the Register of Play Therapists.

Supervisors and Trainers listed are BAPT approved but not required to hold Full BAPT membership and therefore may not appear on the BAPT Register of Play Therapists.

If you cannot find someone this may be because:

• The person is no longer a BAPT member
• The person is not a Registered member.
• The person's membership has been sanctioned or withdrawn by BAPT. Details of these can be found in our Professional Conduct Notices.

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Found 22 Members

• Beverley Allen[1069]

  Areas Covered

  Glasgow

  Qualifications

  Post Grad Dip Play Therapy

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Email

  bev.all@virginmedia.com

  Telephone

  07770309932

  Sanctions

  None

  Theoretical Approach

  Person Centred non directive approach to Supervision - Theraplay Techniques.

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• Sandra Boyle[1075]

  Areas Covered

  Inverclyde, Renfrewshire

  Qualifications

  BSc (Hons) Psych Cert HSC PG Diploma Play Therapy

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Website

  www.mindmosaicchildren.co.uk

  Email

  sandra.boyle@mindmosaic.net

  Telephone

  01475 339019

  Fee scales

  £35 Min - £50 Max p/hour concessions available

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  Working with children/young people who have experienced grief/loss/trauma/fostering/adoption & children with additional support needs. Alternative contact email: children@mindmosaic.net

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• Claire Brown[724]

  Areas Covered

  Qualifications

  NNEB, COSCA Counselling Skills, PG Diploma in Play Therapy, Systemic Practitioner (Family Therapy Network)

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Telephone

  07590394349

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  Shelter, (Therapeutic work with families)ASIST (Domestic Abuse Service), FCA Associates, Play Therapist (Care experienced), Children 1st/CAMHS Trauma Recovery Service, Children 1st Family wellbeing Service (Family Wellbeing Worker/Team Leader)

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• Michelle Cassidy[588]

  Areas Covered

  Glasgow

  Qualifications

  Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy

  Code of Ethics

  Work according to the BAPT Code of Ethics

  Email

  mctrainingandtherapy@yahoo.co.uk

  Telephone

  07989274372

  Fee scales

  Negotiable

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  schools, nurseries and with voluntary organisations

  Theoretical Approach

  An integrated approach of psychodynamic and person centred theory.

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• Carmen Cecen[1416]

  Areas Covered

  Edinburgh

  Qualifications

  Msc Play Therapy; MSc (Hons) Psychology

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Email

  blossomchildtherapy@hotmail.com

  Fee scales

  £60 per hour

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  The therapist works non-directively allowing the child/adolescent to take the lead through their therapeutic journey. This approach is based on the construction of an individual one to one relationship, where the therapist creates a safe and confident environment that allows the child/adolescent to express and explore their feelings and thoughts. These can be communicated directly and indirectly through behaviour and play.

  Theoretical Approach

  Person Centred Approach. Trauma Informed Approach. Neurodiverse Affirming Approach.

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• Lok Ting Surlinna Choi[1790]

  Newly Qualified Therapist
  Areas Covered

  Angus, Dundee, Perth& Kinross, Fife

  Qualifications

  MSc Play Therapy; MSc Social Work

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Website

  rstf.co.uk/our-services/play-therapy/

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  I am a play therapist based in Dundee. I currently only provide the service via the charity Relationship Scotland Tayside and Fife. For inquiries or referrals, please contact info@rstf.co.uk or 01382 201343

  Theoretical Approach

  Non-directive, child-centred and psychodynamic

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• Kate Currie[1581]

  Areas Covered

  Qualifications

  MSc Play Therapy

  Sanctions

  None

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• Linda Cuthbert[1283]

  Areas Covered

  Midlothian

  Website

  www.playtherapybase.co.uk

  Email

  playtherapymatters@gmail.com

  Telephone

  01314549713

  Sanctions

  None

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• Fiona Evans[939]

  Areas Covered

  Glasgow

  Qualifications

  BSc, PGDip

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Email

  fiona.evansnew@gmail.com

  Telephone

  07739473063

  Fee scales

  Supervision: Individual £50.00 - Student TBA

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  Lecturing and supervision of students studying for MSc in Play Therapy. 12 years experience working with children experiencing divorce/separation of their parents. 6 years experience working in school setting and supervising Play Therapists working same setting. 6 years experience working in voluntary sector organisations as a Play Therapist. Work with children with complex trauma

  Theoretical Approach

  Collaborative approach, flexible response to supervisees, supportive, reflective and training when required.

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• Amy Fleming[1516]

  Areas Covered

  Stirlingshire and Perthshire. My practice is located just 30 minutes from Glasgow with easy access off the motorway if clients are willing to travel.

  Qualifications

  Post Grad Diploma Play Therapy; Certificate in Child Protection Studies; BA in Social Work; Diploma in Social Work

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT & SSSC

  Website

  www.foxholetherapy.co.uk

  Fee scales

  £65 Play Therapy £30 Group Play Therapy - www.foxholetherapy.co.uk

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  I have over 23 years of experience in working with children, young people, parents and carers in a variety of areas working mainly with issues of trauma, abuse and attachment. I have further experience in supporting clients with stress, anxiety, friendship skills, expression of emotions, bereavement, self-esteem, illness and identity. I am particularly interested in the latest cutting-edge research into brain development, which tells us what works for children and young people in relation to therapies and treatments. This knowledge is always incorporated into my practice.

  Theoretical Approach

  I like to work from a strengths-based approach and aim to having you and your child feeling positive about the way forward after coming to therapy. I am happy to use directive or non-directive techniques during play therapy sessions as I feel that therapy should be tailored to the needs of the child or young person. Throughout my years as a therapist I have seen the most significant improvements for children and young people when I was able to work closely with parents and carers and this is something I am keen to continue to offer as part of a therapeutic package. I have just launched a very unique therapy service based in the Stirlingshire countryside offering children and adolescent therapy and parenting support through a” walk and talk” service. Please check out the website at www.foxholetherapy.co.uk to find out more. As a professional and a parent myself I can see how children and young people are becoming more and more stressed in the world today and with rising metal health issues in Scotland I am passionate about supporting them alongside their families to develop the strengths they need to thrive in the world today.

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• Helen Forrester[266]

  Areas Covered

  Edinburgh & East Lothian

  Qualifications

  BA (hons), PGC Counselling, Grad Dip Play Therapy

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Website

  www.forresterplaytherapy.uk

  Telephone

  07516579455

  Fee scales

  Play Therapy: £60 per session, Supervision: £50 per hour

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  Residential school, primary & secondary schools & charities working with vulnerable children. Issues supported have included homelessness, visual impairment & additional disabilities, fostering & adoption, domestic abuse, loss & separation, trauma & abuse, and parental drug & alcohol use. I am experienced in both Play and Filial Therapy. I also offer clinical supervision to student & qualified therapists, and deliver training to professionals supporting distressed children, including foster carers, in therapeutic play skills, and understanding the emotional well-being of children.

  Theoretical Approach

  Child-centred, non-directive play therapy, and Filial Therapy

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• Eilidh Grant[950]

  Areas Covered

  Glasgow/Scotland

  Qualifications

  Post grad Play Therapy

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Website

  www.egplaytherapy.co.uk

  Telephone

  07932461599

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  Qualifications: Post-Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy, Certificate in Cosca Counselling Skills, Qualified Forest School Teacher. Eilidh is a dedicated and experienced clinician with over 20 years of experience in the third sector. This has allowed her to specialise in many different settings, including homelessness, bereavement, abuse, and trauma. She is a Play Therapist with diverse and flexible skills, committed to supporting the mental health of children and young people. Eilidh works with children and young adolescents who suffer from a range of psychological difficulties and complex life experiences. These include depression, anxiety, ADHD, abuse, grief, family breakdown, domestic violence, and trauma. Testimonial – “Eilidh has worked closely with my family for a number of years both in person and remotely. Not one child is the same as the next but despite this I have found Eilidh to be able to engage with all of my children especially as she recognises their specific personalities and communication style. What I love most is after challenging events my children have definitely seemed calmer and more relaxed after sessions with Eilidh and never found the meetings to have been a chore. If I’m honest they never even realised it was anything other than talking or playing in general as Eilidh is so relaxed and personable. Highly recommend Eilidh and her service to anyone.”

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• Sara Greig[805]

  Areas Covered

  I am based near Killearn, G63 9LQ. I cover Glasgow, Stirlingshire and the Helensburgh area for families who are happy to travel.

  

  Qualifications

  Play Therapy PostGradDip

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Website

  www.insideoutsidetherapy.org

  Email

  sara@insideoutsidetherapy.org

  Telephone

  07595158787

  Fee scales

  Play Therapy - £65 per session

  I have experience working in

  I have worked as a BAPT registered Play Therapist since 2009. I have experience as a Play Therapist based within Education and Social Work services specialising in building the bonds of attachment. I offer trauma-informed bespoke Play Therapy sessions designed to follow the needs of the child and their family, including creative, sensory, story, sand tray and outdoor play together. Reasons for referral might include trauma recovery, attachment and bonding related difficulties, bereavement, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation and big feelings...alongside a wide range of other issues. I also offer a Reflective Space for parents and carers to think together about their child and what they need.

  Theoretical Approach

  Integrative and creative approach informed by child centred and psychodynamic theory whilst also utilising skills and research emerging in attachment, sensory and somatic based approaches including Theraplay and DDP.

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• Tabatha Johnston[1600]

  Areas Covered

  Play Therapy Springs is based in Dalgety Bay, Fife. Clients from Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Perthshire can easily access the practice from the well-connected road, rail and bus networks.

  Qualifications

  MSc Play Therapy

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT Ethical Framework

  Website

  www.playtherapysprings.co.uk

  Email

  tabatha.playtherapysprings@gmail.com

  Telephone

  07837782867

  Fee scales

  £60 - £70

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  I have experience of working in both educational and home settings. Through these opportunities, I have developed an awareness and understanding of family dynamics. Recognising and respecting the importance of person-centred practice. With over a decade of working closely with children and families, I have gained experience in working with developmental trauma, developmental delay, neurodivergence, anxiety, selective mutism, foster & adoption, parent separation, bereavement, family incarceration, chronic illness, along with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I work with a trauma-informed and person-centred approach, to build authentic and genuine connections with both children and their families. My practice offers a safe and accepting space, where the power of play and the therapeutic relationship can effectively support children through their experiences.

  Theoretical Approach

  My practice incorporates an integrative and creative approach, informed by child-centred, non-directive and psychodynamic theory.

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• Laura Jones[1670]

  Areas Covered

  East Lothian, Edinburgh

  Qualifications

  PG-Dip Play Therapy

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Website

  www.forresterplaytherapy.uk/

  Email

  laurajones.playtherapy@gmail.com

  Fee scales

  £60 per session

  Sanctions

  None

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• Tracy Lanigan[1410]

  Areas Covered

  Qualifications

  MSc Play Therapy

  Email

  tracylanigan189@msn.com

  Sanctions

  None

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• Suze Mackintosh[1590]

  Areas Covered

  Based in Dunblane, with easily accessible road, rail and bus networks from Stirlingshire, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Perthshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

  Qualifications

  Masters (Distinction) Play Therapy; Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Primary; MA(HONS) Psychology with History.

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT Ethical Framwork

  Website

  www.playtherapyhaven.co.uk

  Email

  suze@playtherapyhaven.co.uk

  Telephone

  07921586198

  Fee scales

  £50-£65

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  I have over twenty years’ experience of working with children, families and other supporting agencies. I have worked in primary schools, nurseries, residential services, inclusion support services, community-based services, independent practice and charities. Reasons for referral have included fostering & adoption, domestic abuse, developmental trauma, early neglect and abuse, attachment trauma, neurodivergent children, school-based trauma, additional support needs and low self-esteem. I offer a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice using non-directive and directive approaches based on each child’s individual strengths, needs and therapeutic goals. A range of creative approaches are offered, including art, play, sensory exploration and sand trays. I work in partnership with parents, carers, schools and other agencies to best support each child.

  Theoretical Approach

  An integrative and creative approach informed by Child Centred, Psychodynamic theory and Neurodevelopmental research.

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• Lesley McPheat[1429]

  Areas Covered

  Sanctions

  None

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• Rosalind Miller[1505]

  Areas Covered

  Edinburgh

  Qualifications

  MSc Play Therapy with Merit

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Email

  ros@rmplaytherapy.com

  Telephone

  07990363975

  Fee scales

  £60/session

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  I have worked in specialist schools for children with additional support needs for 25 years as an educator and have worked for a charity for two years in both the role of family support worker and play therapist. I am now self-employed and establishing Rainbow Moon Play Therapy and Family Support while I continue to teach part-time. I am registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland as an ASN (age 3-18) teacher. My PVG covers me for working both with children and vulnerable adults. I use a variety of methods of communication including, symbols, AAC, signalong, and objects of reference. I am trained in Outdoor Play Therapy and hold an emergency outdoor First Aid Certificate. I help children and families impacted by additional support needs and mental health issues to feel less anxious and more connected. I provide play therapy to children, young people and vulnerable adults. Additionally, I offer family support, working directly with parents or carers, by listening and offering advice as well as tailored practical tools such as schedules, sensory inputs, social stories, or helping to create visuals for the home. This combined holistic approach gives therapeutic support for your child, developing their self-awareness, regulation and resilience thus empowering their growth. It gives parents/carers an opportunity to feel less isolated, listened to and supported to implement strategies to make home life more predictable, and less fraught with worry. Get in touch to chat over your concerns and find a package that would suit you and your child. ros@rmplaytherapy.com

  Theoretical Approach

  Child centred holistic approach. Neurodiversity affirming.

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• Gabrielle Podvoiskis[1419]

  Areas Covered

  Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

  Qualifications

  MsC PLAY THERAPY; BA PSYC; MA CRIMINOLOGY

  Code of Ethics

  BAPT

  Website

  www.everybitwelcome.uk

  Email

  twentythousandgoodthings@gmail.com

  Telephone

  07982 639096

  Fee scales

  £60 per session

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  I have particular interest and experience working with children who are neurodivergent and children who have care experience. I have experience working with children who have experienced trauma and abuse. I work creatively and responsively with children and their families, providing non-judgemental, empathetic and hopeful spaces for children and those who love them.

  Theoretical Approach

  Neurodiversity affirming, gender inclusive, trauma informed, non-directive child-centred.

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• Susan Pollock[1634]

  Areas Covered

  Lanarkshire

  Qualifications

  BA (Hons) Psychology and MSc Play Therapy

  Email

  lanarkshireplaytherapy@gmail.com

  Fee scales

  negotiable

  Sanctions

  None

  I have experience working in

  Providing child-centred non-directive play therapy within residential care, and mainstream primary schools with children and young people aged 5 - 16. Focussed psycho-education support for young people aged 11-17. Working alongside colleagues to develop a holistic understanding of a child/young persons needs, specifically in relation to the impact of childhood adversity, trauma, and/or neurodevelopmental conditions. Delivery of staff training including; the impact of traumatic experiences on developing children, formulation of care plans, and Solihull approach.

  Theoretical Approach

  Child-centred non-directive play therapy

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• Audrey Stenhouse[1551]

  Areas Covered

  Email

  audreystenhouse@btinternet.com

  Telephone

  07795973135

  Sanctions

  None

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