About
Mali's Play Therapy
Welcome to Mali's Play Therapy. Mali is a qualified Play Therapist, accredited by BAPT, insured to practice, and DBS certified. Mali's Play Therapy uses play to help children process and work through difficult feelings and challenges. We are also dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment to support their emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our Approach
At Mali's Play Therapy, we offer personalised play therapy interventions tailored to each child's unique needs, combining evidence-based practices with a compassionate approach. This involves using child-centred play therapy where the therapist will follow the needs of the child. Play is used to support children with communicating in a way that is more accessible for their stage of development (Landreth, 2012). It also provides them the opportunity to express themselves, process and explore difficult feelings and experiences in a safer way, by using the resources to provide symbolic distance.
For further information on the use of play therapy, please go onto the BAPT (British Association of Play Therapists) website, by copying and pasting the following link: https://www.bapt.info/
Professional Background
Expertise in Child-Centered Therapy
Qualifications
As a Play Therapist, Mali holds an MA in Play Therapy from the University of Roehampton, specialising in using play as a therapeutic tool to support children's emotional and psychological well-being. Mali also has a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies.
Accreditations
Mali is a certified professional in play therapy, accredited by BAPT, recognised for their commitment to high standards of practice and continuous professional development.
Experience
With hands-on experience in supporting children with diverse challenges, Mali has honed expertise in addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological issues through play therapy. Mali has worked as a play therapist in a primary school, as well as an NHS service. In addition, she has previous experience supporting children in various settings as a SEN teaching assistant, nursery practitioner, and providing childcare. This included working with children of different ages, ethnicities, genders, religious beliefs and individual needs.