Dedicated to Nurturing Emotional Wellbeing
New Ark Play Therapy was founded to offer expert emotional support in a kind, safe environment inspired by nature and growth. My mission is to empower children and families through tailored play therapy that honours individuality, promotes resilience, and fosters healing. I uphold values of warmth, professionalism, inclusivity, and respect to meet the needs of every child.
About Your Therapist
Louise Akerman is the founder and owner of New Ark Play Therapy and a BAPT Registered Play Therapist® with a Masters-level qualification. With a background in teaching, safeguarding, mental health, and family support, Louise has extensive experience working with children and young people aged 3–18 across a range of emotional, behavioural, and relational difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, loss, bereavement, SEND, and care experience. Alongside Play Therapy, Louise has completed advanced training in Filial Play Therapy and Therapeutic Life Story Work. She is passionate about supporting children and families to strengthen relationships, build emotional resilience, and experience safe, connected therapeutic relationships through play and family-based support.
Louise holds an Enhanced DBS Certificate, maintains professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for data protection purposes (Registration Number: ZC142449).
