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At any age and stage of life we can experience a problem \u2013 sometimes we can sort them out on our own and sometimes we need some help.<\/h3>\n
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I am Lesley Wardrop, I am a non-directive, child-centred therapist.<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_font=”Inter||||||||” text_text_color=”#22434A” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
I have been working with children and families in a variety of settings throughout my career \u2013 as a nanny, on a maternity unit and special care baby unit, nursery settings, after-school, holiday clubs and a family support worker.<\/p>\n
My decision to train as a play therapist in 2012 was driven by my desire to specialise in an area of child development that I have always felt needed valuing and supporting as children navigate their way through their school years and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-45px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”100px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#2E5B61″ positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”bottom_left” width=”12vw” width_tablet=”20vw” width_phone=”20vw” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” height=”12vw” height_tablet=”20vw” height_phone=”20vw” height_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|400px|400px|400px|400px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.2playtherapy.co.uk\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/wizard.jpg” alt=”play therapy toys” title_text=”play therapy toys” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||15%|15%|false|false” border_radii=”off||300px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”100px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.2playtherapy.co.uk\/website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/puppets.jpg” alt=”play therapy toys” title_text=”play therapy” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_height_tablet=”450px” max_height_phone=”450px” max_height_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”off|200px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”1f09816e-184e-4ce5-a4cf-b39c52c423ca” text_font=”Inter||||||||” text_text_color=”#22434A” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” min_height=”374.8px” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” header_font_size_tablet=”55px” header_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
My professional training has included:<\/p>\n
\n- Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills – 2014<\/li>\n
- A Post Graduate Diploma (Distinction) in Practice Based Play Therapy with PTUK 2015<\/li>\n
- Post Qualifying Certificate in Clinical Supervision for Play and Creative Arts Therapists \u2013 PTUK 12.23<\/li>\n
- Post Qualifying Certificate in Play and Creative Arts Counselling of Children and Young People \u2013 currently trainee<\/li>\n
- Advanced diploma in Neuro-Dramatic Play \u2013 Dr Sue Jennings<\/li>\n
- Certificate in Integrative Sandplay Studies – Association of Integrative Sandplay Therapists \u2013 June 2017<\/li>\n
- Diploma in Integrative Sandplay Studies \u2013 Association of Integrative Sandplay Therapists – 2020<\/li>\n
- \u2018Family life in the Therapeutic Space\u2019 \u2013 Advanced Practitoner Certificate achieved – Dr Lynne Souter-Anderson and Chris Wise MA\u00a0 –\u00a0\u00a0 February 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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My Approach<\/h2>\n
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My on-going training has allowed me to evolve as a therapist in supporting children, young people and their families.\u00a0 This means my focus is on allowing the client the time, space and the opportunity to explore and discover aspects of themselves that may be creating uncomfortable feelings and\/or behaviours both externally and internally.<\/p>\n
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The creative process encourages the client to consider possibilities and allows conversations to open up and \u2018nudge\u2019 the client to consider behaviours, feelings of being stuck and resolutions from different perspectives.<\/p>\n
It is understood that play in all its forms from mud pies, building towers, painting, dancing, sport, singing, storytelling they all have the capacity to release hormones and chemicals that promote a sense of well-being, joy and have the capacity to heal the hurts that the child has experienced.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0Initial parent\/carer consultation is free of charge, to share presenting concerns and to determine if I am the right person to offer support to your child.<\/p>\n
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It is understood that play in all its forms from mud pies, building towers, painting, dancing, sport, singing, storytelling they all have the capacity to release hormones and chemicals that promote a sense of well-being, joy and have the capacity to heal the hurts that the child has experienced.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cWe don\u2019t stop playing because we grow old, <\/em>we grow old because we stop playing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 George Bernard Shaw<\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5vw||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”R||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”b327cbe4-b1d5-4b66-ad37-40c8f2f061ba” header_2_font=”Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#22434A” header_2_font_size=”60px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”32px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
What is the benefit of play and creative art therapy?<\/h2>\n
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At any age and stage of life we can experience a problem \u2013 sometimes we can sort them out on our own and sometimes we need some help.<\/p>\n
Children and young people don\u2019t always have the ability or confidence to express themselves verbally.\u00a0 So by introducing play, creative materials, the use of stories including metaphors and symbols, these all allow the client a non-threatening vehicle to use to look at and explore difficult relationships, events and experiences from a safe perspective and a medium that gives the client autonomy within the therapeutic process of healing.<\/p>\n
I am able to offer a safe, consistent, confidential space.\u00a0\u00a0The sessions last between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the age and developmental stage of the client.<\/p>\n
If relevant I will share strategies to support the client but it is important for me to build trust and respect the confidentiality of the client.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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