MG Play Therapy

30/10/2025

Last year, I joined the Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling Skills course run by The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE) and Dr Margot Sunderland.

The course is split into two parts, and I am delighted to share that I've successfully completed and passed the assessment for Part One and have been awarded a Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

It's been an incredibly rewarding journey so far, full of learning, reflection and grow.

I have one more month to go before completing the full course. Roll on the end of November!! 🎉 ☺️

15/10/2025

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11/10/2025

Cards as a tool to help children and teens talk about their lives with the help of a trusted adult who offers understanding, empathy, and gentle enquiry.

They should only be used when the child/teen very clearly wants to engage in the process of talking about their feelings.

Using cards can help a child/teen make the shift from unstoried emotions to a coherent narrative, make sense of painful life experiences and alleviate alexithymia.

02/10/2025

Ta da...

This is the building where I have just started the first block of my training to become a Clinical Supervisor.

A new challenge!!

01/10/2025

Something exciting is happening tomorrow...watch this space!!

I'm feeling playful! 😊

29/09/2025

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to have more meaningful conversations and interactions with children and teens.

It provides practical skills advice and a brief summary of some of the neuroscience facts that underpin Margot Sunderland's integrative approach.

I would recommend it to anyone who works therapeutically with children.

On top of that, it is very easy to read.

27/09/2025

Today, I started part 2 of the Certificate in Child and Adolescents Counselling Skills run by IATE and CCMH.

On this part 2, I have 3 intensive weekends of training to attend and a final assessment day, before I fully complete the course...and lots of learning opportunities to practise what we are exploring and the skills we are adquiring.

Right now, I feel buzzing, but I am also a bit tired.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's day of training. Let's see what the day brings!

03/09/2025

Summer is over, and my batteries are fully charged!

As the new academic year begins, I'm looking forward to reconnecting with clients and embracing the fresh challenges, exciting projects, and new opportunities ahead.

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17/07/2025

Thank YOU ever so much to all the schools that trusted me for another year and believed in the healing process that play therapy brings to children and adolescents.

It's been an honour to witness and be able to facilitate the children's transformation and personal journeys.

I'm so grateful!

See you all in September!

14/07/2025

I'm breaking up for the summer holidays on Friday, and I have started to get some very lovely messages from the schools I work at.

I feel very lucky and grateful to work with schools where children's mental health is a priority.

The summer is time for recharge batteries, rest, plan for the new school year, spend time with my family and friends, travelling, reading, sun bathing, swimming, slowing down and an endless list of fun stuff.

The countdown has started! 🌞🌊

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05/07/2025

28/06/2025

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