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Hi, I’m Anousheh, and I am one of the newer members of the IntraQuest Community. I have over five years’ experience working within school environments, where my passion has been around children’s mental health and wellbeing. I use an Integrative Holistic approach when working with children therapeutically and mostly use a non-directive way of working. My methods help the child to work within the unconscious and conscious part of their brain. I continue to receive monthly supervision to develop my skills and help me in becoming the best therapist I can be. I believe that with a little bit of help, all children have the ability to find their own solutions to their problems.

Although born and raised in the UK, I am half Iranian and half Northern Irish. I have travelled the world in my earlier adult life, and love experiencing and exploring different cultures. Since I was a child, I’ve always been an enthusiastic athlete, and sport remains a big part of who I am. Alongside working therapeutically with children, I also regularly coach gymnastics to children and teenagers. I love animals (but I’m not quite so keen on insects), the warmer the temperature outside, the better, and whenever I need some head space, my go-to is to exercise, go out for a walk or listen to music. Before starting my journey to become a Play Therapist, I worked as a Teaching Assistant. I loved doing this as my job, but soon realised that my skills were more suited towards helping children with their emotional and social needs, rather than academically. 

I have been told I am approachable, warm and non-judgemental, all qualities that I feel have lead me into becoming a Child Psychotherapist.

Trained in Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, AUTPlay Therapy and Group Therapy.

Hi, I’m a Play Therapist. I find it such an honour to work with and be a part of a child’s/young person’s journey into self-awareness and acceptance. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a child in the playroom grow and blossom and transfer this into their everyday life to reach their full potential in every way.

I am privileged to have three of my own children and seeing them grow and develop is my greatest joy. I love spending time with them, even if it is as a taxi to their various social activities. We love as a family, children, husband, and our beloved four-legged friend, spending time away in our “tin tent”, mostly on the East coast or North Yorkshire Moors. I love nothing more than getting out into nature, whether it’s a hike across the moors, a brisk walk on the beach or a run over my local hills. Away from the great outdoors I enjoy having a go at painting or doing a spot of yoga. I also enjoy snuggling up with a good book getting totally lost in another world.

In my previous life I trained as a primary school teacher and spent 20 years teaching across all age groups in various schools. It was through my time in Early Years and seeing the power of play, not only in learning academically and about the world around us, but also personally on an emotional level. It was through this that I began my journey as a Play Therapist.

Trained in Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, AUTPlay Therapy & Group Therapy.

Hi! I’m James,

A bit more about me – My partner and I had our first child towards the end of 2019. Since then, I’ve been very privileged to watch our new little human grow and develop; I have loved every minute of it (yes, even the 2am wake ups). Being a dad leaves little time for much else but I always make space for some sort of mindfulness. This takes many forms for me. I enjoy spending time doing more conventional mindfulness meditation but I also try to spend as much time as possible building furniture and carving various bits and bobs from wood. I love it when the world disappears and it’s just me, my thoughts (and perhaps a spoon I’m carving!).

My journey into therapy began over ten years ago when I returned from teaching in Tokyo. I initially returned with the goal of qualifying as a teacher. I spent some time working as a behaviour mentor in primary schools and quickly changed my mind about teaching. Spending time one to one with children who were struggling with various challenges helped me to begin to understand what small people need to help them with their big feelings. I knew it had something to do with connection and relationship, so I went and studied adult person-centred counselling for a while before enrolling on the Play Therapy Masters programme. Since qualifying I have gone on to train in Filial Therapy. I would say working with whole families in this way is now my favourite part of the job. I really enjoy watching parents discover a whole new aspect to their children’s world and I love seeing parents discover that they already have what they need to help their children within themselves.

Looking forward to meeting you at IntraQuest soon.

Trained in Clinical Supervision, Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, AUTPlay Therapy & Group Therapy

My name is Julie and I am an Integrative Therapist and work with CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), TA (Transactional Analysis) and PC (Person Centred Therapy).

I am a very energetic person who loves the outdoors, especially on the beach and love water sports in the sea. Being out in my kayak riding the waves or paddle boarding makes me feel so relaxed and happy – no matter what the British weather is like! I also love walking, running and spending time with my family.

I find nothing more satisfying than working with people and helping them to feel better, gain more confidence and start enjoying life whether this is children or adults.

I have spent my whole working life either with Greater Manchester Police or within the Children’s Social Care on the front line. Having been employed by a Local Authority for almost 35 years I have worked mostly within the safeguarding teams but also for the Early Help team too.

I have a particular interest in Domestic Violence and this has been my main role on the front line within social care for the latter years of my career working with victims, perpetrators and also children. I am trained to deliver the Freedom Programme for Women and the Freedom for Men and have also spent many years delivering the Surviving Teenager’s parenting courses for the Local Authority. I have to say, working with teenagers is also a passion of mine and I get so much satisfaction from supporting them through their most difficult years. Also, I get great satisfaction supporting families and teenagers to re connect.

As I have been working part time within social care I was fortunate enough to also qualify and work as an Integrative Therapist and have been very lucky to work with Intraquest Well being Centre for the past couple of years which I feel is the most welcoming and loveliest place ever to work!

I have a wealth of knowledge and experience within a range of issues and love to welcome my clients with open arms, empathy and gentleness.

Trained in person-centred counselling, transactional analysis & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Hi, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.

I am a Play Therapist (MBACP) and I work in different schools in Manchester. When I am not working, things I love to do are walking in the hills, being out in nature, running, dancing, baking, eating good food and hanging out with my four energetic boys (and husband).

What I love about my job as a play therapist is helping a child know that they are unconditionally accepted and that they can bring their whole self to the playroom. It is a privilege to be a part of a child’s journey in exploring their feelings and experiences and finding resolution or acceptance within this.

Before becoming a Play Therapist and working for Intraquest, I spent many years working as a qualified youth worker with young people in various community settings. Much of my practice as a youth worker has involved working with young people who have challenging behaviour which I feel has equipped me with confidence, skills and empathy to work with children with more challenging needs. When working in this setting it highlighted the need to work with the whole family. In play therapy I feel this is a vital part of the process of therapy, that the family is supported and empowered too.

Trained in Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, AUTPlay Therapy & Group Therapy.