About Medway Play Therapy

My Background 

My background is in the Police within child protection and safeguarding. I've worked with children and young people of all ages for over 12 years. I have experience working in partnership with social services, schools, and other agencies. I am a Certified play therapist 3-13 years, and a children and young person creative arts therapeutic counsellor 11-18 years. I am trauma trained to counsel children and young people who have experienced rape, sexual abuse, and sexual assault. 

I have a deep passion to be alongside children and young people, in order for them to express their feelings and develop into emotionally resilient young people. 

I am fully DBS checked.

Holistic and Person Centred Approach 

When I am working with play, I use an integrative holistic approach which integrates a wide range of creative arts within the play therapy Tool-kit. Using the Tool-kit allows me to work with the conscious as well as the unconscious. 

In person, or via telephone/online 

My counselling approach is person centred. I integrate the creative arts in the therapy room for children and young people aged 11-18. Working in this way allows children and young people to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive environment. Insights can be gained, with positive changes being made in the here and now, and the future. I can offer psychoeducation to help clients understand more about themselves. I can work in person, on the telephone, or online.