Helping your

inner light

shine out

A Safe, Creative Space for Healing and Growth

At Shining Gems we envision bringing traditional forms of trauma therapy together with alternative therapies and somatic work to young people needing trauma support. We believe that children benefit most when reconnecting mind and body in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Who I Support:

How I Support:

Play & Creative Therapy
Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (T.I.S.T) for Young Children with Developmental Trauma and Dissociative Symptoms
Holisitc / Alternative Therapies
Parenting and DDP-informed support for Foster Carers and Parents of Adopted Young People
Trauma Focused CBT & Trauma Processing

Stories of Growth & Healing

Gemma became a complete life line for myself and particularly my child who was going through some mental health issues. Without her, we would still be fighting for the ADHD diagnosis that has turned his life around.

“Gemma is very good at listening to my child and knows when my child is feeling like everything is too much, and she gave great tips to help her with everyday life.”

Parent of teen in trauma focused creative therapy

“My child really enjoys the play therapy. Sharing things that are seen and observed in therapy and linking them to behaviour seen at home is very comforting.”

Parent of child aged 5

“Gemma! Thank you so much for listening to all of my psychological sewage over the past few months you have no idea how much it has helped (you are too good at your job, ha! ha!)”