Indigo Play Therapy believes in the power of play to help children express themselves, heal and grow. Play Therapy offers children a mode of communication that is not reliant on talk alone. It enables children to express themselves either consciously or unconsiously through a variety of resources in a safe, nurturing and non-judgemental space within a trusting relationship.
Marie - Indigo Play Therapy
I am a Certified Play Therapist registered with Play Therapy UK (PTUK) and listed on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists. As a member of PTUK, I work within PTUK's Ethical Framework. PTUK is registered with the Professional Standards Authority. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, have regular clinical supervision and undertakes at least 30 hours ongoing Continuing Professional Development each year. In addition, I have professional liability insurance.
Qualifications and Experience
I have a background in primary school education and 30 years experience working with children. Having a keen interest in the Arts, I decided to begin my journey as a qualified therapist and have now completed over 1000 Play Therapy sessions with children.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts Degree with Qualified Teacher Status Post Graduate Certificate in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy
Who Play Therapy Can Help
Play Therapy can help children aged 4 - 12 years of age needing support to overcome range of difficulties including, for example:
anxiety stress fears phobias trauma loss bereavement bullying inappropriate behavior social and emotional difficulties
How Play Therapy Can Help
Play Therapy can help to:
Promote self-acceptance Build self-esteem Reduce anxiety Develop coping skills Enable safe expression of emotions Promote self-healing and growth Enhance problem solving skills Improve and enhance relationships
Indigo Play Therapy Services
Individual Play Therapy A child led one-to-one approach to address individual needs, challenges and difficulties, using a range of play-based techniques including, for example; drawing, painting, craft, clay, music, sand, movement, role play, games, therapeutic story telling and creative visualisation.
Group Play Therapy Interactive group sessions in a school setting that promote emotional development, and healthy communication through play utilising a more planned and directive approach over 6 to 8 sessions.
Play Therapy Sessions
If you feel that Play Therapy may be right for your child, the first step is to schedule a meeting to explore further. You will share the issues currently being experienced and explore the possible reasons. If you decide to proceed, a number of sessions will be decided upon and periodic reviews planned. Sessions take place in a garden studio with plenty of parking available on site. Sessions usually last 40 to 45 minutes.