My Services
At New Ark Play Therapy, I offer therapeutic support for children, young people and families in Gloucester and the surrounding areas. Every child and family is different, so my approach is tailored to their individual needs, experiences and circumstances.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy provides children with a safe, consistent space to explore their feelings and experiences through play, particularly when finding the words to express themselves is difficult.
Using a range of creative and therapeutic resources, I support children experiencing anxiety, trauma, bereavement, family changes, emotional difficulties and challenges with relationships or school.
Sessions are tailored to each child's needs and delivered at their own pace.
Filial Play Therapy
Filial Therapy is a structured, relationship-based approach that supports parents and carers to strengthen their connection with their child through therapeutic play.
Through guidance, practical skills and supported play sessions, parents learn to better understand their child's emotional needs, respond to their feelings and develop greater confidence in their relationship.
The programme typically takes place over 16 weeks, with opportunities to practise skills between sessions.
Parent and Carer Support
Understanding a child's emotional needs can sometimes be challenging, particularly during periods of change or difficulty.
I offer parents and carers a space to explore their concerns, develop a greater understanding of their child's behaviour and consider practical ways to support their emotional wellbeing.
Support is tailored to the needs of each family and may be offered alongside Play Therapy.
Working with Schools and Professionals
I work collaboratively with schools, local authorities and other professionals to support children and young people experiencing emotional, social or behavioural difficulties.
Drawing on my background in education, safeguarding and therapeutic practice, I recognise the importance of understanding each child's needs within their wider environment.
School-based therapeutic support and professional collaboration can be discussed according to individual needs and circumstances.
If you are considering therapeutic support for your child, the first step is to get in touch. We can discuss your concerns, explore the available options and consider which approach may be appropriate for your child and family.
There is no obligation to proceed following an initial enquiry.
Starting Therapy
Embracing the Whole Child at New Ark Play Therapy
At New Ark Play Therapy, I understand that each child is a unique individual with their own set of needs, feelings, and potential. My holistic therapy approach ensures that we address the emotional, social, and developmental aspects of children's lives, creating a supportive framework where they can thrive.
At New Ark Play Therapy, creating a sense of safety and building strong bonds is at the heart of everything I do. Children and young people thrive when they feel safe, understood, accepted, and connected to the people around them. Through Play Therapy and Filial Play Therapy, I provide a warm, nurturing, and non-judgemental space where children, young people, and families can explore experiences, process challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop resilience. By building trusting therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively with families and professionals, my aim is to help children and young people feel secure enough to explore their experiences, deepen connections, strengthen family relationships, and move towards healing, growth, and lasting positive change.
At New Ark Play Therapy, creating a sense of safety and building strong bonds is at the heart of everything I do. Children and young people thrive when they feel safe, understood, accepted, and connected to the people around them. Through Play Therapy and Filial Play Therapy, I provide a warm, nurturing, and non-judgemental space where children, young people, and families can explore experiences, process challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop resilience. By building trusting therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively with families and professionals, my aim is to help children and young people develop confidence, deepen connections, strengthen family relationships, and move towards positive change, healing, and growth.
Resilience is not about avoiding difficulties; it is about developing the confidence, coping skills, and inner strength needed to face challenges and recover from them. Through supportive therapeutic relationships, children and young people are encouraged to recognise their strengths, develop self-belief, and build healthy ways of managing emotions and experiences. As confidence grows, children often become better equipped to cope with change, overcome obstacles, develop positive relationships, and approach new situations with greater independence and self-assurance. By fostering resilience and confidence, I aim to help children and young people develop the foundations they need to thrive both now and in the future.
At New Ark Play Therapy, creating a sense of safety is at the heart of everything I do. Children and young people thrive when they feel safe, understood, accepted, and connected to the people around them. Through Play Therapy and Filial Play Therapy, I provide a warm, nurturing, and non-judgemental space where children, young people, and families can explore experiences, process challenges, strengthen relationships, and develop resilience. By building trusting therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively with families and professionals, my aim is to help children and young people feel secure enough to explore their experiences, develop confidence, strengthen connections, and move towards positive change, healing, and growth.