Esther has been a practising Play Therapist for 7 years with additional training in Filial Therapy, Clinical Supervision and Animal-Assisted Play Therapy.  She speaks fluent Spanish & English and can work in both these languages.  She will shortly be able to offer animal-assisted therapy alongside her dog Fresa, in Liberton Brae. 

Esther's approach is child centred, including adults surrounding a child by helping them to understand the child's trauma / emotional issues.  She works closely with families, schools & nurseries to support positive change.

Esther's background is in working with children with additional learning needs and disabilities for over 20 years in different roles, including in schools and after school clubs (as manager & director) as well as in the NHS as a nursing assistant in a brain injury unit.

BAPT registered Play Therapist®  

Membership no: 1710

International Association for Animal-Assisted Play Therapy ® Membership no: 0048/R

Helen qualified as a Play Therapist in 1997 having  previously worked in residential care.  She has additional training in Filial Therapy, Clinical Supervision, Child & Parent Relationship Therapy and is currently undertaking Child Play & Attachment Assessment training.

Helen's particular interest is in robust assessment of children's needs.  She recognises that parents, carers and professionals surrounding children can feel frustrated, worried and "at sea" when children are distressed.  Building a comprehensive understanding of what underlies that distress can make all the difference to adults, helping them to know how to help effectively.  

BAPT registered Play Therapist ® & Approved Supervisor ®

Membership no: 266