About Me

I’ve been supporting children and families since 1991, working across play settings, SEND environments, and with children in care. These experiences have deeply shaped my belief in the importance of emotional safety, connection, and consistent support in every child’s life.

For the past 20 years, I’ve worked in primary schools as a Learning Mentor, Educational Psychotherapist (after completing my Master’s), and Senior Leadership Team member. More recently, I’ve led Multi Family Therapy Groups , supporting parent/carers and their children together.

Qualifications

  • Master of Arts - Educational Psychotherapy Foundation - Caspari Foundation (Masters awarded by Middlesex University)
  • Caspari Foundation - Reaching and Teaching Troubled Children
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Education & Community Studies 
  • Diploma in Higher Education - Playwork
  • Advance Safeguarding for DSLs
  • Senior Mental Health Lead training – DFE 

Therapeutic Approach

I work with children facing a range of emotional and behavioural challenges including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, loss, attachment issues, regulation and neurodiversity. My approach is:

  • Child-centred and relational

  • Rooted in empathy and curiosity

  • Grounded in play, education, conversation, and connection

I offer a calm, supportive space where children can safely explore and understand their feelings.

Core Values

My work is guided by:

  • Kindness and empathy

  • Collaboration with families and professionals

  • A commitment to continuous learning

  • Belief in the potential of every child

 

Professional standards

I am also committed to continuous professional development, regularly engaging in training and ongoing learning to uphold the highest standards of practice.

I maintain the following to support my professional practice:

• Professional Indemnity Insurance

• Safeguarding Training   

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Registration

• Enhanced DBS Certification