A Warm Welcome to

Shining Gems

Therapy

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My name is Gemma

I am a full 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 the impact of neurodivergence.

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My Experience

I have experience of working with a wide variety of mental health presentations such as:

  • Anxiety (social, separation and generalised), PTSD, phobias, low self-esteem
  • Selective mustims, behavioural issues, traums
  • Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD)
  • Domestic or sexual abuse and peer trauma

Professional Memberships

I am a member of PTUK (Play Therapy UK) and BACP (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and follow ethical guidelines and principles as laid out by the aforementioned professional associations.

I am also an associate member of BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists).

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A Little More About Me

Below I have put a little bit about me personally so that you can feel as if you know me a little before we meet.

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Training & Qualifications

BA Hons in Early Childcare Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy

Level 4 in Counselling Children and Young People

Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

Level 1 Theraplay

Children’s Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATT)

Certified AutPlay® Practitioner

TIST Therapy for children with behaviours that challenge (trauma and dissociation)

Trauma Focused CBT for children and young people with PTSD

Post Adoption Therapy Support

Certified Parent-Child Attachment Play Practitioner

Level 1 DDP

Safeguarding for mental health and emotional wellbeing in education

Level 2 Usui Reiki

Aromatherapy