I have worked with children and families since 2002, beginning my career as a Registered Childminder. This experience gave me a deep appreciation of children’s emotional worlds and the importance of helping them feel safe, secure and understood. Over time, my interest in children’s emotional wellbeing grew, leading me to complete a BA (Hons) in Childhood and Youth Studies before training as a Certified Play Therapist.

Today, I work as a Play Therapist, Creative Arts Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor and Children’s Centre Manager for a Charitable Organisation, bringing many years of experience in supporting children, young people and families. My work is ethical, child-centred and trauma-informed, with a strong focus on creating a safe therapeutic relationship where children can feel accepted, understood and able to express themselves in their own way.

I have experience across education, health, social care and third-sector settings, and understand the value of working closely with parents, carers, schools and other professionals. I have also supported the development and delivery of inclusive, play-based and creative arts services, with experience in safeguarding, supervision, service development and multidisciplinary working.

I support children who may be experiencing emotional distress, developmental trauma, bereavement, additional needs, neurodiversity or complex life circumstances. I believe in a holistic approach to emotional wellbeing and in every child’s capacity to heal, grow and develop when they are offered the right environment, relationship and support.