Meet The Team
The Behavioural Therapy Team |
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Laura
Laura is the owner of The Butterfly Room. An Autism Specialist who has been working
with autistic children and families for 8 years both within the NHS and private sector.
Laura specialises in supporting children with challenging behaviours such as anxiety, anger
and sleep difficulties and parents and schools with implementing strategies and
interventions. Laura is a published and active researcher within the field of ASD & also works
within the NHS supporting adolescents with first episodes of psychosis as well as working as a
visiting lecturer at The University of Hertfordshire.
Laura's publications include:
- Family Functioning and the CDAC Waiting List.
- Sleep Issues and the use of Melatonin in ASD Pre School Children.
- Understanding Mothers experiences of accessing Mental Health care for their children with ASD / ADHD.
- Understanding the Barriers for accessing MH support for ASD Individuals.
Naomi
Naomi is a qualified counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling &
Psychotherapy and the National Counselling Society. For twenty years she has worked
extensively with children, adolescents and their families in a variety of settings including
specialist schools for children with Epilepsy and Autism, as a Play Worker at Great Ormond
Street Hospital and currently as a Senior Contact Supervisor at the Hertfordshire Contact
Service. She also volunteers at the Garden House Hospice as a Bereavement Counsellor.
Claire
Claire has been a qualified person centred counsellor for over 10 years, 3 years ago she completed a play therapy diploma. Claire is lead by the child and supports the child to tell
their story through play and exploration. Claire is registered with the BACP and completed
her proficiency with them too. She has considerable experience, working in care and
education her whole adult career and has spent the last ten years working in mainstream
and special schools across the county. Claire specialises in supporting children with
additional needs, she has worked with children with a wide variety of needs including, loss,
bereavement, ASD, ADHD, different learning and communication needs, self esteem,
depression, eating disorders, psychosis, trauma, attachment and anxiety. Claire is also a
trustee of a charity called HOLD supporting disabled adults.
Claire has been a qualified person centred counsellor for over 10 years, 3 years ago she completed a play therapy diploma. Claire is lead by the child and supports the child to tell
their story through play and exploration. Claire is registered with the BACP and completed
her proficiency with them too. She has considerable experience, working in care and
education her whole adult career and has spent the last ten years working in mainstream
and special schools across the county. Claire specialises in supporting children with
additional needs, she has worked with children with a wide variety of needs including, loss,
bereavement, ASD, ADHD, different learning and communication needs, self esteem,
depression, eating disorders, psychosis, trauma, attachment and anxiety. Claire is also a
trustee of a charity called HOLD supporting disabled adults.
Rachel
Rachel is a qualified counsellor and member of the BACP and NCS, she has worked within
education settings supporting children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional and mental health difficulties including anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem, bereavement, ASD, ADHD and attachment. Rachel has implemented interventions within school settings
focusing on the growth of emotional development and resilience, promoting positive future
outcomes for all. Rachel also runs a private practice supporting adults with a range of
difficulties. Rachel also spent a year volunteering at Garden House Hospice as a
bereavement counsellor.
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The Art Therapy Team
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Jasmine
Jasmine is a qualified HCPC Registered art therapist and practicing artist. She has considerable experience
working with children exhibiting challenging behaviour, children with autism, adolescents
and vulnerable adults with mental health difficulties. She provides support for the
development of a better sense of the self and potential through creativity and healthy
attachment
Katherine
Katherine is a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist who uses a client-centred approach to
help those in need. Katherine has considerable experience working with children in primary
schools and CAMHS
providing therapeutic support for children with ASD, ADHD, mental health and learning
difficulties as well as providing support for looked-after children and those experiencing
family bereavement.
Katherine provides individual and group sessions as well as dyadic work to support
relationships within the family dynamic. She believes that art can encourage growth and
emotional resilience and allows people to work through trauma in a safe, contained
environment.
Alison
Alison is a HCPC Registered Art Therapist. Her experience includes working with children and adolescents
with special educational needs. She has a warm, explorative and reflective style that draws
from a range of psychotherapeutic approaches. In addition Alison has worked closely with
young adults with learning disabilities within a care setting for over 14 years.
Alison aims to provide client-centred space where the young person is free to express
themselves and explore any issues they wish to bring.
Alison is also a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and registered with
the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Rochelle
Rochelle is a qualified Art Psychotherapist who is registered with the Health Care Professions
Council, she is also a practising artist.
Rochelle takes a client-centred approach when working therapeutically and believes that art
has the ability to allow people to explore thoughts and feelings that may usually be
unreachable. In addition to having experience working in a mainstream setting, Rochelle also
has experience working with both children and adults with ASD and a range of other
learning disabilities/difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.
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The Play Therapy Team
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Carli
Carli is a qualified play therapist and a member of the British Association of Play Therapy.
She has worked with children from a variety of backgrounds including attachment
difficulties, disability, trauma, anxiety, bereavement, domestic violence and emotional distress.
For the past eight years, Carli has provided one to one support for children and young people
in a variety of settings with a range of physical and learning disabilities, including autism and
cerebral palsy.
Andri
Andri is a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills and a member of Play Therapy UK.
For the past 14 years, Andri has used play in all its glory, in order to build relationships with
very vulnerable children and young adults.
Andri has worked with children and young adults in a number of different environments and
settings, including; SEN schools, mainstream schools and a pupil referral unit.
Andri has worked with children and young adults who have experienced domestic violence,
trauma, social and emotional anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, behavioural
problems, bereavement, and attachment difficulties. She is experienced in working with
children and young adults with disabilities, victims of abuse, and looked after children.
Andri is a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills and a member of Play Therapy UK.
For the past 14 years, Andri has used play in all its glory, in order to build relationships with
very vulnerable children and young adults.
Andri has worked with children and young adults in a number of different environments and
settings, including; SEN schools, mainstream schools and a pupil referral unit.
Andri has worked with children and young adults who have experienced domestic violence,
trauma, social and emotional anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, behavioural
problems, bereavement, and attachment difficulties. She is experienced in working with
children and young adults with disabilities, victims of abuse, and looked after children.
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The Drama Therapy Team
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Tania
Tania is a HCPC registered Dramatherapist and full member of the British Association of
Dramatherapists (BADth).
She is skilled in Individual and Group Therapy and a strong clinical professional. Tania has a
history of working with children and young people presenting with complex needs. She has
worked across many settings including the NHS, charity sector (homeless youth), Children’s
Services working with complex trauma and attachment disorders, in schools and privately
with children with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety and other mental health.
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The Admin Team
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Emma
Emma has over 14 years administrative and secretarial experience and is in charge of
our invoicing and bookings.
