Meet The Team

Hi, my name is Karen Durkin and I am a Creative Arts and Play Therapist and Clinical Supervisor accredited through Play Therapy UK

 

As a Play Therapist I have worked in Primary and Secondary school settings for 10 years and have gained knowledge in Filial Therapy, Theraplay and Creative Arts along the way.

 

I am experienced in supervising qualified and trainee Play Therapists and Child and Adolescent Therapists with a variety of backgrounds.

 

I also offer creative & self care well-being sessions for adults to help deal with pressures that day-to-day life can bring.

 

I am on the Play and Creative Arts Therapists and Clinical Supervisor's registers that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Hello my name is Kayleigh Gilbert and I'm an Play Therapist based in Hertfordshire accredited through Play Therapy UK

 

My main experience has been in early years, where children learn through play. Knowing how powerful play is for children, I decided to train as a play therapist. 

 

My journey has taught me a lot about myself and how powerful play can be in supporting childrens mental health and emotional wellbeing. I offer individual and group play therapy sessions.

 

I enjoy swimming and being outdoors with nature.

 

I am on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists that has beenaccredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

 

Hello, my name is Angela Gillen and I am a qualified play therapist, registered with BACP and accredited by Play Therapy UK.

 

I am also a qualified primary school teacher and parent to four young adults, so I know the ups and downs of parenting.

 

In the playroom I aim to establish a relationship where the child feels heard and understood while they play and create.

 

I offer individual and group play therapy sessions.

My name is Amanda and I am based in Hertfordshire. I have over 20 years experience in childcare and education as a TA, Learning support assistant and as a Higher level teaching assistant, with training in Elkan speech and communication and Nurture.

 

I am Play Therapy UK accredited Play Therapist and Sand Story Therapist regulated by the Professional Standard Authority. I offer individual and group play therapy sessions and individual sand story sessions.

 

I am passionate about the wellbeing of children and adults.

 

I am on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists that has beenaccredited by the Professional Standards Authority.