Meet The Team
The Behavioural Therapy 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.
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.
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.
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.
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The Art Therapy Team
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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.
Alison
Alison is an 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.
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The Drama Therapy Team
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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.
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.
