
Meet Lucy
BA, BEd, ChildPlayWorks Play Therapist (Intern).
About Me
I was born in the UK, but after traveling extensively made New Zealand my home in 2002 and have spent over 15 years teaching in both Early Childhood and Primary settings before retraining and immersing myself in the wonderful world of Child-Centred Play Therapy.
From Education to Play Therapy
My career in education taught me that children learn and grow most effectively in an environment that promotes positive and caring relationships, and I often saw the need for more emotional support for both children and their families. Therefore, I chose to embark on a new journey, training as a Child Centered Play Therapist with ChildPlayWorks - an Internationally recognised provider of Child-Centred Play Therapy Training based here in New Zealand.
Providing a Safe Space for Understanding
I am constantly in awe of the creative and intuitive ways children find to promote their own healthy, pro-social development and how they are able to communicate their needs through the world of play - what could be interpreted as problematic behavior, is often a child's way of voicing a need for love and safety.
In the playroom children are given a safe space to work through their experiences, and I am able to support parents and caregivers to deepen their own understanding of their children's behaviors, so that they can best support and grow alongside them.

Get in touch
To discuss if Child-Centered Play Therapy could be right for your whānau I offer a FREE consultation to see the playroom and talk through any questions you might have.