What I do

I provide specialist intervention to support children through creative play and emotional support.

My passion

To provide children with a safe place to explore their emotions. My therapeutic intervention is designed to be child-led and empowering, helping them overcome their difficulties.

I feel it is crucial to help raise self esteem and I use specialist resources designed to address these issues. I create positivity and provide a no fail situation, where praise and encouragement can be given.

“I provide strategies and coping skills to children - this is the start of the healing process”

How my therapeutic intervention works

  • I treat each case individually and support is tailored to each child’s needs

  • A dedicated 1 to 1 session to provide crucial time for the child to explore their emotions and feelings

  • My intervention is best suited within schools, but if this isn’t possible can be run from a child’s home or other location

  • My sessions predominantly use arts and crafts as a tool to unlocking a child’s feeling and emotions

  • I provide boundaries and structure to help the child transition between tasks and improve their listening skills

  • I use role-play to re-enact school scenarios to address behavioural or friendship issues

  • I use games to creative positivity, practise sharing and improve social interactions

  • Provide anger management and bereavement strategies using resources such as Winston’s Wish activities

What I aim to achieve

  • A regular and safe place where children can have time dedicated to them

  • A holistic approach to provide therapeutic nurturing and a calming experience in school

  • Improve relationships between school staff and friends

  • Respite from the classroom to reduce anxiety and improve their learning experience

  • Improve self-esteem

  • Promote positive experiences linked with school

  • Provide an emotional link between home and school life

  • Enable children to develop coping skills and make sense of their difficulties

  • Transition support between school years

Who I work with

I usually work with children between the ages of 4 and 15 years for issues including:

  • Anger

  • Attachment

  • Loss / bereavement

  • Anxiety / stress

  • Looked after children

  • Low self-esteem / confidence

  • ADHD / concentration

  • Impact of family breakdown / parental mental health