About Play Wise Therapy
A warm, professional space to begin your journey
Play Wise Therapy was founded on a simple belief — that every person deserves to feel truly heard, supported, and understood.
The Therapist
Qualified, experienced & genuinely passionate about helping
Play Wise Therapy is a specialist therapy practice offering professional support for both children and adults. The founder brings over 20 years of experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse — working acutely with adults, children, and young people across a range of clinical settings. That depth of real-world clinical experience underpins everything at Play Wise Therapy.
Building on that nursing foundation, specialist therapeutic training in play therapy and integrative counselling means the approach is always warm, client-led, and grounded in the latest evidence-based practice. Significant additional training in neurodiversity, eating disorders, and life transitions means clients receive support that is truly tailored to their unique circumstances.
Alongside direct client work, Play Wise Therapy also offers creative arts supervision to fellow professionals — including therapists, counsellors, and teachers — drawing on extensive clinical experience to support the wellbeing and development of those working in the helping professions.
Sessions are available in-person and online — including for British and international expats living in Spain.
Training & Credentials
Qualifications & professional registrations
Play Wise Therapy is committed to the highest standards of professional practice — maintaining full registration with recognised professional bodies and engaging in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) — 20+ years clinical experience
Acute clinical experience with adults, children & young people
BA (Hons) Nursing
Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy
Post Qualifying Course in Integrative Counselling
Post Qualifying Course in Creative Arts Supervision
Motivational Interviewing
Solutions Focused Training
Trauma Informed Practice
Specialist training in Neurodiversity
Specialist training in Eating Disorders
Specialist training in Life Transitions
Child Protection & Safeguarding certified
Registered member of Play Therapy UK (PTUK)
Accredited by the Academy of Play & Child Psychotherapy (APAC)
Listed on the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Accredited Register
What We Stand For
The values behind the practice
Warmth
Every client — child or adult — is welcomed into a space that feels safe, non-judgmental, and genuinely caring.
Respect
The pace, direction, and goals of therapy are always led by the client. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here.
Expertise
A commitment to ongoing professional development ensures the highest standard of evidence-based, ethical practice.
Inclusivity
Play Wise Therapy is a welcoming, affirming space for people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
Professional Registrations & Accreditations
Ready to get started?
Reaching out is the hardest part. A free 15-minute introductory call is available — no commitment, just a warm conversation about how Play Wise Therapy can help.