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Meet the Team

Playful Life CIC is run by a team of qualified, experienced play therapists dedicated to supporting children and families across our local communities. We specialise in child‑centred, trauma‑informed practice and bring years of experience helping children build confidence, regulate emotions, and feel understood. We also offer supportive guidance for parents and caregivers throughout the therapeutic journey.

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Play Therapist, Parent Support and Clinical Supervisor

Donna

My aim is to offer a safe, accepting and compassionate relationship where children and adults feel seen, heard and valued, and can reconnect with themselves at their own pace. For almost 40 years I’ve supported children, young people and families across education, voluntary organisations and therapeutic settings, and my hope is that people leave therapy feeling more connected to themselves, empowered to move forward and able to live more authentically.

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Play Therapist

Joanne

Hi, I'm Jo — a qualified play therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting children and their families. I use a child‑centred approach and believe every child holds the inner resources they need to heal.

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Play Therapist, Parent Support and Clinical Supervisor

Katie

Since qualifying in 2019, I’ve supported a wide range of clients, including neurodivergent children and those experiencing domestic abuse, family conflict, foster or adoptive placements, anxiety and OCD. With specialist training in neurodivergent‑affirming practice, I began offering bespoke guidance for parents and carers when I saw traditional strategies weren’t meeting their children’s needs, and I now provide this support online.

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Play Therapist

Jenny

Hi, I'm Jenny. I've spent over 20 years working alongside children, young people and families in a variety of roles, helping children feel heard, understood, safe and able to thrive.

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Play Therapist

Emily

Hi, I’m Emily, a newly qualified Play Therapist with an MSc in Play Therapy from the University of South Wales. My background includes supporting children and families through roles within the local authority and the NHS. I am passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and child-centred space. 

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Play Therapist

Danni

Hi, I'm Danni a newly qualified play therapist. My background includes supporting children and their families within the local authority. I am an advocate for children helping them make their voice heard.

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