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What is
Play Therapy?
Sometimes children face feelings and emotions are too difficult or too big to express.
Play Therapy uses the child's natural medium of expression of play, to allow a child to process safely.
Play therapy is a child centred and child led therapeutic intervention. Using play and creative arts, children can process their difficulties and gain insight to heal themselves.
I use the play therapy toolkit which is integrative and holistic; art and crafts, music, movement, role play, puppets, sand tray, clay, messy play, therapeutic stories, creative visualisation and nature. Children are invited to use the toolkit in sessions each week, held at the same time, same day.
Play therapy is non judgemental, accepting of the child and inclusive. Sessions are confidential, safe and secure. The referral party and parents are kept up to date with reviews and are provided with an end report upon closure. The therapist creates a warm and supportive relationship to allow a child to feel safe processing their difficulties.
Neuroscience has shown that play therapy can help to rewire the neural pathways due to the plasticity of the brain. Creating new positive experiences and allowing the child to process past or new difficulties can allow a child to heal.
Combining nature and play therapy, allows the child and therapist to tap into their nature connection and promotes overall wellbeing. Some children are naturally calmer outside. In fact, green is the most restful colour and promotes relaxation.
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Cath Jones - Therapeutic Play Practitioner - BA, PGCert
I am a Certified Therapeutic Play Practitioner and trainee Play Therapist, qualifying in October 26.
I trained with PTUK currently studying my Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7), accredited by University of Chichester.
My focus is on creating a trusting therapeutic relationship: accepting your child as they are, an important first step. After this, children can process any difficulties they maybe experiencing through creative arts and play. I provide holistic and inclusive support to all, allowing children to grow and heal themselves. My work is non-directive and child centred. I am a registered member of PTUK, ensuring my ethical standards and principles.
I have worked in support roles in primary schools for a decade and have extensive SEN experience. The last few years as a primary Family Support Advisor. I've experience as a therapeutic play practitioner associate therapist. I am currently a horticultural therapist working in a therapeutic garden, with secondary age students. I have a special interest in sandtray and symbolism, messy play, autism, sensory integration and outdoor play therapy.
I am currently completing Forest School Leader training Level 3, to enhance my nature connection following the completion of the COOPT Best Practice in Outdoor Play Therapy Course.
I am a mum of two teenagers and two tortoises. I also provide admin support for my husband's business. I love my garden, trips to the garden centre, visiting the seaside, my family and visiting local gardens and woodland.
I look forward to supporting you and your child,
Warm wishes, Cath.
Your Therapist
Enhanced DBS
ICO compliant
Public liability insurance
Paediatric First aid trained
COOPT Best Practice in Outdoor Play Therapy
Clinical Supervision
CPD
DSL Level Safeguarding trained
To arrange a free 30 minute chat please contact me - helloplayfultherapy.com