Caz Whetlor
Therapeutic Social Worker / Play Therapist & Theraplay Practitioner
Qualifications
  • BSc (Hons) Social Studies with Diploma in Social Work
  • PG Diploma Play Therapy
  • Foundational Theraplay Practitioner
  • Attachment Style Interview Trained
Specialisms
  • Developmental & Relational Trauma
  • Parent Assessments
  • Play Therapy & playful parenting
  • Theraplay
  • Therapeutic Parenting
  • Attachment Style Interview Trained
  • Psychoeducation
  • Parent Support
  • Training

I am a relationship-based practitioner with a playful approach and good sense of humour. I am very passionate about understanding the impact of trauma and attachment within families whilst promoting the importance of therapeutic parenting and play based techniques in helping build relationships.

I currently work in the iAdopt Team and my role consists of:

  • Completing social work assessments for prospective parents by adoption
  • Theraplay (MIM) assessment  
  • Undertaking the Attachment Style Interview
  • Joint work with therapists
  • Supporting Family Finding, Matching and Transitions Process for families
  • Providing parent support up until the Adoption Order is made
  • Bespoke training throughout the adoption process with particular emphasis on directive and non-directive play techniques
Social Work England: Member No SW86131 British Ass of Play Therapy: Member No 1707