
Hi, I'm Debbie
PTUK certified play therapist · 12 years of clinical experience


Could Play Therapy Help Your Child?
No problem is too big — and no problem is too small.
If your child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour, confidence, friendships or a difficult experience, play therapy can provide a safe space for them to understand what they are feeling and learn new ways to cope.
With the right support, you may notice your child:
- Feeling more confident and secure
- Managing big emotions more calmly
- Understanding and expressing their feelings
- Coping better with worries and change
- Developing healthier relationships and friendships
- Becoming more able to deal with challenges
- Communicating more openly with you
- Feeling happier, safer and more understood
Play therapy isn't about changing who your child is. It's about helping them understand themselves, build emotional resilience and feel more able to manage life's challenges.
You don't have to wait for things to become overwhelming. If something doesn't feel quite right, it's okay to ask for support.
Sign up today to access practical support, guidance and tools to help you understand what your child may be communicating through their behaviour — and what you and I can do to help.
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with Debbie, who has supported both our son and daughter privately over the years. Her knowledge, patience and genuine compassion have made such a positive difference to our family. She has a wonderful way of connecting with children, helping them feel understood, supported and confident, while also giving us practical strategies that we could use at home. Her advice has always been thoughtful, realistic and tailored to our children's individual needs. It's clear that she truly cares about the families she works with, and her dedication shines through in everything she does."
— Parent, long-term client
"It has been a pleasure having you work with one of our pupils — I will keep you at the top of the list to help if we are able to run something like this again."
— Deputy Headteacher
"This was wonderful to read (closing report) and such a testament to the hard work *** has put in over the last few years with your support!"
— Social Worker
Three ways to work with me
Email Consultation
Describe a specific situation with your child. I'll give you personalized guidance — written by me, not AI-generated.
First consultation: £50 · Follow-ups: £60
Reply within 48 hours · Includes 1 free follow-up question & reply
Works perfectly if you're in the US — no time zone stress, you get my thinking in writing.
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Read all my guides on anxiety, vaping, sleep, friendships, trauma, and more. Every strategy is grounded in my 12 years of clinical practice and informed by how I work in sessions.
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Online Play Therapy Sessions
Live play therapy for your child or parent consultations via secure video. Sessions are 40 minutes, once a week — subject to availability.
£60 per 40-minute session
Weekly sessions
Not sure if it's right for your family? Send me an initial email and I'll let you know.
How I think about common challenges
These guides show you how I approach the situations parents find trickiest. They're not one-size-fits-all solutions — they're an invitation to understand my thinking. Every child is different, and if you want my specific take on your situation, that's what the consultation is for.
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- Word-for-word guides based on Debbie's 12 years of sessionsWord-for-word guides
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- Printable reports for school & GP meetingsProgress report
- See what's working and what isn'tEffectiveness tracker
- Feel prepared before the next meltdownWeekly check-in
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