Helen has a Diploma in Social Work and Degree in Specialist Practice with Children and Families. She also has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play and is Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Level 2 trained. Helen uses all these wide range of skills when working with children and families. Helen’s approach is to work in a respectful, but open and honest manner with families and professionals.

Helen has over 18 years experience and skills working with children and families - in adoption, foster care, residential and in supporting families with children at risk of harm. She has worked extensively with children who have experienced developmental trauma due to past abuse and neglect and specialises in working with these children and their families. Helen has significant training in
attachment and trauma, which informs her understanding and approach, tailored on a case-by-case basis and is unique to each child.

Helen is listed on both Theraplay® Institute and Theraplay® UK website directories. Details of these can be found on the ‘Contact’ page.

If you’re seeking a professional and highly experienced provider that can be trusted to deliver effective therapeutic treatments, look no further.

*Supervisor ‘in training’ with the Theraplay Institute