Hi, I'm Ashleigh!

A Play & Creative Arts Therapist and Trainee Clinical Supervisor. 

I always had a strong desire to understand feelings and behaviours, always being driven toward solving my own questions that started with “why?” stemming from my own experiences from a very young age. After giving myself the time, space and finding the support to have this understanding I started to feel empowered to start asking questions that started with how; how can I overcome this and make this into a positive? Witnessing this from such a personal level I grew to be empathetic, emotionally intelligent and determined I would do the same for other children and young people who had similar struggles.

Becoming a Play Therapist was challenging but incredibly rewarding. It taught me the importance of accountability, being non-judgmental, and self-awareness. Most importantly, it helped me see my potential and live authentically. Creating a great passion for allowing children, young people and professionals to be themselves.

Recently, I have trained to become a Supervisor, aiming to support the growth of other professionals, just as I have been supported throughout my career as a Play Therapist. This journey has introduced me to a whole new set of challenges, reminding me that we are always learning and all encounter struggles. However, it is our approach to managing these difficulties that empowers us to overcome them and to continue growing.

In my practice, I strive to bring everything I have learnt over this time into my client and supervision work, focusing on individual needs. My goal is to provide a safe and protected space for growth and understanding, to support skill development, and to help each individual reach their fullest potential, overcoming anything that is holding them back from living a full and happy life, and/or having a successful career.

Having a good rapport with my clients and supervisees is very important to me. I want you to feel comfortable, confident and empowered in our sessions. I also like to keep an element of fun incorporated when possible too. I can often be found singing, dancing, speaking in different accents and covered in glitter with my clients!