Hello my name is Jess,
I have over 10 years of experience working with children, young people and their families. I started my career as a teaching assistant within mainstream education and wanted to pursue my work with children by supporting their emotional development.
I became a fully qualified Dramatherapist in 2015. It was a brilliant experience and taught me so much about how creative therapies can really support our emotional growth. I have worked alongside families who have suffered bereavements, supported young people affected by substance use and worked with young people with additional needs.
Through my own continued development, I have gone on to qualify as a level 1 Sandstory therapist and I am currently training as a Play Therapist with the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC) at diploma level; having qualified as a certified therapeutic play practitioner last year.
My favourite medium to use in the therapy space is the sand tray. I love the versatility of the sand, which can bring about new perspectives for children and young people as well as offering safety to express, promote connection and can support with grounding. I use the sand regularly myself to help regulate and take time for myself, which provides me with important self-care as a therapist.
Hello my name is Rachael,
I offer nondirective, integrative holistic play therapy to children aged 5-14.
My experience is with a range of referral reasons including poor self esteem, self harm, loss and bereavement and early childhood trauma. I have experience within mainstream and special educational settings, voluntary and private sectors. I have specific experience with children who are looked after or adopted. I also have experience with children who are diagnosed as autistic or ADHD.’
Hi, I’m Paul, and I look after finance at Our Space, including fundraising. Although I’m not a therapist, I am married to one. My background is in education, I was a Head Teacher for nearly 30 years before I retired. I’ve worked across all key stages and have a lot of experience in working with local authorities, social services, adoption agencies and the health service etc.
I’m also a lay director on the national board of the British association of Play Therapists.
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