Hi, I'm Jess, founder of JFrostPlayTherapy.

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I am a warm, authentic and qualified play therapist offering bespoke therapy services to children and families. I specialise in developmental trauma in children.

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I work collaboratively with my clients and their grown ups using play and creative arts whilst drawing on a person-centred theoretical approach. This enables me to build a unique therapeutic relationship which meets their individual needs. I work from a non pathologising perspective whilst upholding the core conditions of unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence.  Through providing these core conditions in a psychologically held space, my belief is that my client would feel safe enough to find the answers in themselves.

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I've always had an interest in people; the way we think, the way we learn and the way we become who we are.  With 15 years experience in both teaching and senior leadership roles in mainstream primary schools, I needed to take this interest further.  I have often been frustrated by the lack of support available to children to help them heal from past or present trauma and enable them to reach their full potential.  So what could I do to better support the emotional needs of children? 

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I came across play therapy as I studied for my degree in Psychosocial Science.  I have since completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy with APAC.  I love the way that the non-directive approach allows children to work at their own pace in a space that is safe and truly permissive.   I love witnessing each child make sense of their world and develop their sense of self.  I am also now equipped to support parents and professionals to help the children in their care navigate the complexities of their emotional development.

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I whole-heartedly believe in the power of play and creativity and the way they can support children through positive and challenging life experiences.  

Please get in touch to discuss how I may be able to support your child, you or your setting.

 

I'd love to hear from you. 

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I am a registered member of PTUK which is regulated by the Professional Standards Authority. 

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You will find me on the PTUK Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, managed by PTUK and accredited by the PSA. 

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My Qualifications include:

BSc Psychosocial Science

PG Certificate in Education 

PG Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills

PG Diploma in Practiced Based Play Therapy 

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Additional Professional Qualifications 

Certificate in Parent Child Attachment Play 

Developmental Trauma for Professionals

Advanced Certificate in Safeguarding for Safeguarding Leads

Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work (Rose Model)

Certificate in Post-Adoption Therapy for Children and Young People

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