My Story

My pathway into play therapy grew from many years of working closely with children and families in early childhood settings. Over time, I came to see again and again that behaviour is communication and that beneath big feelings, shutdown, anxiety or reactivity there is always a child trying to make sense of their world.

Becoming a play therapist felt like a natural evolution of this work. It allowed me to slow down, listen more deeply and meet children where they feel safest and most understood – through play. I have seen how powerful it is when a child feels truly seen, not rushed, not fixed, not corrected, but accepted exactly as they are.

Alongside my professional journey, my own experiences as a parent and caregiver have deepened my compassion for how complex, overwhelming and emotionally loaded supporting children can be. I understand the weight that caregivers often carry — the love, the worry, the uncertainty and the fierce hope that things will get easier for the child they care for.

At the heart of my work is a belief that children heal within relationships that feel safe, consistent and attuned. My role is to offer that relationship to children in the therapy space, and to support the important adults in their lives to strengthen those same foundations in everyday life.

My Approach

My practice is child-centred, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed. This means your child leads the therapy process and who they are is honoured without agendas to fix, change or mould them into someone else. I work in ways that are both deeply relational and grounded in evidence-based child development and attachment theory.

I support children to:

• Express big feelings safely

• Make sense of difficult experiences

• Build emotional regulation and resilience

• Strengthen self-esteem and confidence

• Develop healthier ways of relating to others

My Purpose

My purpose is to walk alongside children and their families and caregivers with compassion and respect, creating safe, play-based spaces where they feel seen, valued and a true sense of belonging. Through child-centred, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed play therapy, I support children’s mental health, nurture resilience and empower growth. Through ongoing learning, advocacy and reflection, I aim to support children and their caregivers to build strong foundations for wellbeing and brighter futures.