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About me

I believe every child has a right to be heard and listened to; to be accepted and respected
without judgement, for who they are, whatever their background or circumstances. 

 

I am a PTUK play therapist who has extensive experience of working with children
displaying a range of behaviours resulting from events such as bereavement and loss,
disrupted attachment, trauma and abuse, as well as conditions such as Asperger's,
autism, ADHD, PTSD, FASD and ODD.  I use a range of different techniques including
non-directive Play Therapy, Theraplay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).

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I also offer clinical supervision to play therapists and some other modalities.
Please email me or call the number below for details.

 

I have previously worked for Suffolk County Council Adoption Support, as a Practitioner
at Ormiston Families helping children with emerging mental health issues, and
 for the West Suffolk Portage Service. 

 

My main qualifications are:

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology

  • APAC Certificate in Therapeutic Play

  • APAC Diploma in Child Play Therapy

  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Level 1 and 2)

  • Theraplay (Level 1 and 2)

  • APAC Certificate in Supervision

 

As a member of  Play Therapy UK (PTUK)  and the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC), I work within
PTUK's Ethical Framework. PTUK is registered with the Professional Standards Authority.

have an enhanced DBS. My PTUK registration means I have regular clinical supervision and undertake ongoing Continuing Professional Development.

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Elaine Taylor-Whiffen

Certified Play Therapist

Think differently. Act differently. Be differently.

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