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