Why Choose Me?

I have a natural affinity with children and work intuitively as well as professionally. I originally trained as a teacher, but pursued a career in publishing for 14 years. Eventually I realised my real skills lay in working with children, especially troubled children, on a one-to-one basis, so I trained specifically in Play Therapy, with the largest UK based organisation, PTUK.

It was like coming alive again as I realised just how versatile and effective this type of therapy can be. The course was very thorough and included hours of both practical and theoretical training. As a parent, carer, teacher or other worker you can be assured of an entirely professional as well as a genuinely human approach to your child and the problems he or she may be experiencing.

I hold a BA honours degree in Drama and Education from Warwick University, and am a fully qualified play therapist, holding a post graduate Diploma in Practise Based Play Therapy from the Academy of Play and Child Psychology, accredited by Play Therapy UK, which is run collaboratively with Canterbury Christchurch University. I have over 400 hours worked therapeutically with children in both school, home and other workshop settings. The Diploma is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Comments from clients / parents

"We have noticed big improvements over recent months, R is a lot more confident most of the time and more self assured and happy, I can't thank you enough for your help with that." Mr L

"J feels more in control now. His teacher has not had to speak to me about him for some time and a lot of staff have commented on much calmer J is. We have noticed this at home too. J is a lovely little boy. He just needed a little help from you to deal with being that lovely boy again! Thanks Emma."
Mrs H