About Peaceful Minds Play Therapy

Why Play and Create?

Play and Creativity are not 'just' play!

- It is essential for neurobiological & physical development.

- It allows a child to practice and for mistakes to be made.

-It is a natural form of communication and expression.

- It provides freedom.

- It provides comfort.

- It is fun and enjoyable.

So why Play and Creative THERAPY?

- Play is what we naturally do to de-stress and relax.

- Children and adolescents can play out feelings and emotions when they don't have the words. "Play is their language and the toys become their words" (Landreth).

- It is an age and developmentally appropriate approach.

- It can help unlock stress, inhibitions and deep emotions.

- The therapist can support a child to identify, communicate, and handle big emotions which are released.

- Real-life scenarios can safely be played out and explored.

- It is a space for freedom, to take control, and to feel safe.

These positive experiences in the playroom are the stepping stones to their use in the outside world.

Let Play and Creativity do the Talking.

Art / Books / Drawing / Clay / Dance / Figurines / Imagination / Masks / Messy play / Mindfulness / Music / Nature / Puppets / Relaxation / Roleplay / Sand / Slime / Storytelling / Talking / Visualisations.

Who can Peaceful Minds help?

Is your child struggling with.......

Anger management / Anxiety / ADHD or ASD / Behavioural challenges/ Bereavement or Loss / Bullying or being bullied / Cultural transitions / Emotional difficulties / Family tension / Friendship worries / Personal or family illness / Relationship stresses / Sadness or depression / Separation or divorce / School challenges / Self harming / Transitions.

Is your child........

3 - 14 yrs old (or up to 18 yrs with a neurodivergent diagnosis) - PLAY OR AUTOPLAY THERAPY

12-18 yrs old (up to 25 with a neurodivergent diagnosis) - RELATIONAL PLAY AND CREATIVE THERAPY

Then contact me for a consultation.

Jackie Ebben-Marsh

Play and Creative Arts Therapist

Creative Counsellor

I am a Certified Play and Creative Arts Therapist, and I work in English, with children and young people aged 4-18. I use integrative therapeutic techniques to work holistically with children, young people and families, using play, art, and other creative methods to support their emotional well-being and mental health.

I believe in the power and ability of a child or young person to be able to know what experiences and solutions feel right for them, but sometimes these journeys of discovery can benefit from having a therapist who can support and guide them along the way. By using play and creativity, challenging feelings can be explored in a fun, familiar, and safe environment. When these feelings are explored in a way which feels positive and supportive, the child or young person is more able to cope with their experiences outside the playroom.

I am trained by the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy in the UK and my foundation is in Child-Centred Play Therapy, but I also combine elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Internal Family Systems Model. I am strongly neurodiversity affirming and am trained in AutPlay Therapy. This, along with Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, are both used to support parents to develop stronger connections with their children through play.

I am registered with both Play Therapy International (PTI), and Collectief Alternatieve Therapeuten (CAT).