Laura has been a practising Play Therapist for 7 years.  Her particular passion is in supporting children who have experienced trauma and internalised their distress, either single, traumatic incidents or longer term developmental & relational trauma.

Laura's focus is on flexible, responsive support, being alongside children and their parents / carers and finding ways forward together.  She is trained in the additional approaches of Filial Therapy, adolescent therapy and clinical supervision.

BAPT registered Play Therapist®  

Membership no: 1670 

Ros qualified as a play therapist in 2023 having taught in special schools across Edinburgh for over 25 years. She helps children and families impacted by additional support needs and mental health issues to feel less anxious and more empowered.

Ros’ play therapy style is child-centred with an emphasis on regulation involving sensory integration while using a variety of communication approaches.

In addition, Ros offers family support, working directly with parents and carers, by listening and offering advice as well as providing tailored practical tools and strategies to try at home.

By working together Ros helps children cope better with the demands placed upon them and helps parents/carers feel listened to and less isolated. This integrated method helps families build confidence, connection and find hope for a better future.

BAPT registered Play Therapist®

Membership no: 1505

When children are distressed it can be difficult to know what is really going on — or what you can do to help. You may feel worried, frustrated or “at sea”, particularly when the things you have tried don’t seem to be making a difference.

I believe that understanding what lies underneath a child’s distress can be the key to finding a way forward. When we can make sense of what a child is communicating through their behaviour, emotions and play - how the world and relationships feel to them - it becomes easier to respond in ways that help them feel safe, understood and supported.

I have been working with children and families since 1991,  qualifying as a Play Therapist in 1997. Over the years, I have added training & experience in Filial Therapy, Child & Parent Relationship Therapy, Clinical Supervision and Child Attachment & Play Assessments.

I work alongside parents, carers and professionals to help them understand the child they are supporting and feel more confident about what they can do to help.

I am a BAPT Registered Play Therapist® and Approved Supervisor®, and a certified reliable coder in Child Attachment & Play Assessments.

BAPT Membership No. 266