{"id":30,"date":"2024-11-07T14:32:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T14:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beyondplaytherapy.co.uk\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T10:15:22","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beyondplaytherapy.co.uk\/index.php\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I\u2019m Jo; a qualified Play Therapist who loves supporting children, and their families, to live happier lives.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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I love play therapy because it empowers children, builds self confidence, self awareness, resilience, and empathy. I practice in a systemic manner, which means I like to work closely with the adults around the child. This helps me to support not just the child, but the family as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe all children, regardless of their abilities or background, deserve the chance to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I studied my Masters at the University of Roehampton, while my trainee placement hours were in schools in the Southend area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I practice play therapy privately, either within the child’s school or in a therapy room in Southend. I also work for The Change Project who support families affected by domestic violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to my training I worked as a student adviser, offering advice and guidance to students. I have also volunteered with The Samaritans and The Rainbow Trust, who support families of children with life-limiting illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier in my career I worked as a Learning Support Assistant within schools, focused on supporting children with behavioural issues, including working with children with ASD, ADHD, or had experienced trauma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Qualifications and Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Masters in Play Therapy – Distinction<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

BAPT (British Association of Play Therapists) member<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HE Cert in Integral Therapeutic Counselling<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BA (Hons) 2.1 Psychology with Philosophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safeguarding Certificate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insured and DBS checked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certificate in Paediatric First Aid<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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“Your support has been excellent… the growth in her confidence is even prompting other adults to mention it to me! So proud of her” – Parent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I love coming here” – Child aged 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I like the activities you bring and the choice of toys” – Child age 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Jo showed a deep commitment to the children and families. Our pupils have really benefited from the block of play therapy and Jo\u2019s reports and final in-person debrief has given useful information about how to support
the pupils next.” – Deputy Headteacher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contact Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Email: Jo@BeyondPlayTherapy.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tel. 07990409305<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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