# shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk > Trauma Informed Child Therapy. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Shop](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/shop-2/) - [Services for Schools](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/services-for-schools/): Services for Schools We also offer neuroaffirming and trauma informed therapeutic support directly within local schools, using the same creative and relational approaches we provide in our private practice. Interventions such as Play Therapy, Trauma-focused work and emotional-regulation support can be delivered on-site to meet the individual needs of students and the wider school community. Our school packages are available at a half-day rate of £180 (up to 3 sessions) or a full-day rate of £280 (up to 5 sessions), with all work tailored to your setting. For more information please Contact Us. - [Resources](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/resources/): Resources These resources are designed to offer gentle guidance, emotional support, and trauma-informed understanding for children, young people, and the adults who care for them. Each tool has been created with safety, connection, and healing at the centre, drawing on principles from play therapy, creative arts, and nervous-system awareness. Whether you’re looking for ways to help a child express big feelings, understand the impact of trauma, or find simple grounding practices, these resources provide compassionate, practical support that can be used both inside and outside the therapy room. Supporting a Child or Young Person with trauma and PTSD – https://kidtrauma.org/– […] - [Therapeutic Products for Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/shop/): Shop Shining Gems Therapy Sum Up Shop - [Somatic and Holistic Therapies](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/reiki/): Somatic & HolisticInterventions At Shining Gems Child Therapy, creative and trauma informed approaches support children to express their feelings, make sense of their experiences and restore a sense of safety and confidence. Reiki What is Reiki? Usui Reiki, named after its founder Dr. Mikao Usui, is a spiritual healing method that channels universal life force energy through the laying on of hands to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Mikao Usui was the father of a form of energy medicine and spiritual practice known as Reiki, used as an alternative therapy for the treatment of physical, emotional, and mental diseases. […] - [Trauma Focused](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/traumafocused/): Trauma FocusedInterventions At Shining Gems Child Therapy, creative and trauma informed approaches support children to express their feelings, make sense of their experiences and restore a sesnse of safety and confidence. Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) TF-CBT stands for trauma focused cognitive behavioural therapy. If you or your child would like to know more then please visit the UK Trauma Council’s video below. The UK Trauma Council’s work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 License. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0xUwMcMwwc Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) If you or your child want to know more about PTSD and the symptoms of PTSD please use the information […] - [Attachment and Relational Therapies](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/attachment-therapies/): Attachment & Relational Therapies At Shining Gems Child Therapy, creative and trauma informed approaches support children to express their feelings, make sense of their experiences and restore a sesnse of safety and confidence. Theraplay® What is Theraplay®? Theraplay® How It Helps Theraplay® Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) TF-CBT stands for trauma focused cognitive behavioural therapy. If you or your child would like to know more then please visit the UK Trauma Council’s video below. The UK Trauma Council’s work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 License. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM1seYXN1Nc&source_ve_path=MTc4NDI0 DDP utilises a form of communication developed by Dan Hughes, known as PACE®. PACE® […] - [Inside Shining Gems](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/inside-shining-gems/): Inside Shining Gems Take a Look Inside Our Therapeutic Space The Benefits of Private Therapy Dedicated safe therapeutic space that does not change, and it is what it says – private! Shorter waiting times No busy or noisy waiting rooms/areas Therapy can often be provided longer term It can be more specialised, bespoke and flexible to your individual needs Consistentcy with seeing the same therapist, whilst also having autonomy and choice with with therapist you see How much will it cost? Initial assessment is £125 for 1.5 hours face to face or virtually and includes a parent/carer assessment, child assessment […] - [Ethos and Values](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/ethosandvalues/): Our Ethos & Values A Neuroaffirming and Trauma-Informed Space At Shining Gems Child Therapy we are neuroaffirming and trauma informed. We know the importance of approaching trauma focused therapy in a holistic way and of incorporating both mind and body. We understand that for children and young people, play and creativeness is innate and a natural form of communicating. We are also aware that many children are highly sensitive to energy and their surrounding environment. Play and Creativity as Natural Healing No matter your age, no matter what you have been through, we all have an inner child and often […] - [Contact](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/contact/): Get in Touch with Shining Gems Whether you’re exploring creative therapies, holistic healing, or parent support, you’re welcome here. Every message is recieved with care, and together we can find the path that feels right for you and your child. gemmabyass@shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk 07506 792798 Instagram Patreon Google Near: Wixams Bedford, Bedford Hospital, Houghton Conquest Village Hall and Stewartby Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Contact Number *Message Submit - [Meet Gemma](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/meetgemma/): A Warm Welcome to Shining Gems Therapy My name is Gemma I am a fully trained holistic therapist, trauma focused creative psychotherapist, play therapist and DDP practitioner in training. I have been working therapeutically with children, young people, their families and team around the child in various settings such as school, social care and children’s mental health for the last 6 years. I have a plethora of experience in working with children and young people with neurodivergence and trauma. I myself have ADHD and I am a parent of children with Autism and ADHD, therefore have a deeper understanding of […] - [Creative](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/creative/): Creative & ExpressiveInterventions At Shining Gems Child Therapy, creative and trauma informed approaches support children to express their feelings, make sense of their experiences and restore a sesnse of safety and confidence. Play Therapy What is Play Therapy? Play Therapy is a type of child psychotherapy that utilises a specific toolkit of play and art materials. This toolkit includes things like clay, sand, paint, sensory toys, arts and crafts, puppets, small world miniatures, and musical instruments. The toolkit helps young people to express, understand and process their world experiences whilst building coping skills and resilience. How It’s Different Unlike CBT […] - [Home](https://shininggemschildtherapy.co.uk/): Helping your inner light shine out Find The Right Support 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: Children & young people (ages 5-17) Parents and carers seeking trauma-informed support Schools 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 […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)