Harnessing the healing power of play, movement, art and nature. Jess utilises a playful, embodied and attachment focused approach, and specialises in supporting those impacted by developmental trauma, fostering and/or adoption.
About me
Hello, my name is Jess. Welcome to my website! I hope that my passion for creative play, nature and movement comes through these pages.
I have worked for 10 years with children and adolescents in educational and mental health settings. As a qualified primary school teacher and yoga teacher, I furthered my training at The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education, and at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. I am registered with the BACP and accredited by BCP council to offer child, adolescent and family psychotherapy services for the adoption support fund and for local schools.
I specialise in attachment, working with young people, families and professionals who may be experiencing the impact of social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties and who may have experienced trauma. I offer an integrative approach which is supported by research from psychology, neurophysiology and attachment theory.
Movement and art have always improved my wellbeing and allowed me to create space to support myself and others. It brings me so much joy to enable other practitioners to share the benefits via my yoga teacher trainings (see more info below).
Alongside one-to-one sessions, I have developed and facilitated group programmes including; Mind Body Balance (MBB), Group Theraplay, Wild and Free Therapy and Surfing to Self Love (surf therapy). These programmes enable the participants to connect as a group and develop a sense of community.
I have worked for 10 years with children and adolescents in educational and mental health settings. As a qualified primary school teacher and yoga teacher, I furthered my training at The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education, and at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. I am registered with the BACP and accredited by BCP council to offer child, adolescent and family psychotherapy services for the adoption support fund and for local schools.
I specialise in attachment, working with young people, families and professionals who may be experiencing the impact of social, emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties and who may have experienced trauma. I offer an integrative approach which is supported by research from psychology, neurophysiology and attachment theory.
Movement and art have always improved my wellbeing and allowed me to create space to support myself and others. It brings me so much joy to enable other practitioners to share the benefits via my yoga teacher trainings (see more info below).
Alongside one-to-one sessions, I have developed and facilitated group programmes including; Mind Body Balance (MBB), Group Theraplay, Wild and Free Therapy and Surfing to Self Love (surf therapy). These programmes enable the participants to connect as a group and develop a sense of community.
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Are you looking to develop skills, improve relationships and enhance emotional well-being? Theraplay with Jess supports professionals, parents/carers, children and adolescents who are impacted by social, emotional and mental health difficulties and/or trauma.
Jess utilises a playful, embodied and attachment focused approach, and specialises in supporting those impacted by developmental trauma, fostering and/or adoption.
Supervision
Are you a professional looking for support or a better work/life balance? Find out what supervision is about.
Assessment & Consultation
Are you struggling with challenging behaviours? For parents and professionals seeking guidance and empowerment, a brief parent-child assessment and consultation can help.
Specialist Children's Yoga Teacher Training
Are you looking for a career change? Are you a school teacher looking for ways to improve your student's wellbeing? Are you a yoga teacher looking to extend your offer to children? Whether you are already an experienced yoga practitioner or new to the practice, this course will empower you to confidently guide children on a journey of self-discovery and wellbeing through yoga. This online self-paced and live yoga teacher training will equip you with all you need.
Live sessions for everyone
Timetable
Children's Spring Yoga Workshop
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Assessment, Supervision & Training
Develop you personal and professional skills in a supportive and confidential session.
Psychotherapy services (face to face work)
On Thursdays I work from 'The Snug', a cozy therapy room with just the right amount of space for playful and creative sessions with families, children, and adolescents. It is equipped with all the needed facilities such as parking, a waiting room, toilets and a kitchen.
Assessment, Supervision & Training
Develop you personal and professional skills in a supportive and confidential session.
Services
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