Meet The Team
Laura
Laura is the owner of The Butterfly Room. A behavioural 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.
Stuart
Stuart has worked as a qualified psychotherapist for ten years. He is a full member of
the Human Givens Institute and the European Institute of Therapy Studies and holds a post
graduate diploma in psychotherapy. In addition to this Stuart trained as a mental health nurse
in the early 1980's and has worked in various settings with vulnerable children and young
adults. Stuart specialises in working with adolescents and young adults on conflict resolution,
anger management and anxiety.
April
April is a qualified Art Therapist registered with the Health Care Professionals Council. She has experience working with both children and adults with a variety of learning disabilities and emotional needs. April has previously worked in mainstream schools and within an NHS setting. April takes a warm non-judging approach to therapy that puts each individual child’s needs at the forefront. She believes that art therapy is a non-verbal form of expression that enables children to address difficult feelings and emotions. April is used to working as part of a multi disciplinary team and communicates well with teachers, parents and other professionals. She has worked with children and adults with Down syndrome, Autism, behavioural issues, loss, trauma and physical impairment. |
Daniela
Daniela is a qualified Drama and Art Therapist, she is experienced in providing assessments and therapy in both private and public sectors. She has worked with children and adults delivering both individual and group therapy sessions specialising in working with children presenting with aggression and at risk of exclusion from education settings. Daniela has previous experience facilitating sessions for children with autism, ADHD, PDA, trauma, dyspraxia, low self-esteem and separation anxiety.
Naomi
Naomi is a qualified counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and
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.
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.
Emma
Emma has over 14 years administrative and secretarial experience and is in charge of
our invoicing and bookings.
Jasmine
Jasmine is a qualified 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
Kathryn
A fully qualified HCPC registered Art Therapist who uses a client-centred approach to
encourage self-expression through the creative process and play. Kathryn has supported
children and adolescents experiencing a range of social, emotional and behavioural
difficulties including anxiety, bereavement, self-harm, ASD, low self-esteem, and aggression.
She has also worked with adults suffering psychosis. Kathryn provides one-to-one and group
sessions, and has training in Children’s Accelerated Trauma Treatment and sand tray therapy.
Sian
Sian is a qualified art therapist and published researcher within the field of Art
Psychotherapy and mental health. She has experience working with children presenting with
challenging behaviour and autism and anxiety.
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.
Katie
Katie is a qualified social worker and approved mental health professional. Katie has been
working within the NHS and private sector with young people, adults, families and carers for
10 years. Katie supports those with a range of diagnoses including learning disabilities, ASD,
ADHD, personality disorders, bipolar affective disorder, first episode of psychosis,
schizophrenia, body dysmorphia, depression and anxiety. Katie also supports those with
issues including self-harm, conflict resolution, low self-esteem, substance abuse, challenging
behaviour, and anger. Katie’s takes a holistic and person-centred approach to working with
people, with an interest in solution focused approaches and crisis work. Katie also works as a
practice educator for students.
Katie is a qualified social worker and approved mental health professional. Katie has been
working within the NHS and private sector with young people, adults, families and carers for
10 years. Katie supports those with a range of diagnoses including learning disabilities, ASD,
ADHD, personality disorders, bipolar affective disorder, first episode of psychosis,
schizophrenia, body dysmorphia, depression and anxiety. Katie also supports those with
issues including self-harm, conflict resolution, low self-esteem, substance abuse, challenging
behaviour, and anger. Katie’s takes a holistic and person-centred approach to working with
people, with an interest in solution focused approaches and crisis work. Katie also works as a
practice educator for students.
Claire
Claire has been a qualified person centred counsellor for over 10 years, 3 years ago she also
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 also
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.
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.
