SPECIAL SPACE PLAY THERAPY
EMPOWERING KIDS
‘Play Therapy has helped children manage their feelings more effectively, regulate and improve their emotional literacy. I would highly recommend Katie as a Play Therapist.’ Headteacher testimonial - September 2025.
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Katie worked 1:1 with our son for 12 weeks, and she quickly understood what worked for him, built a strong and trusting relationship, and created a space where he felt safe and happy to go each week. We noticed positive changes in him very quickly, and at the end of sessions with Katie, there was a clear shift in his behaviour, emotional regulation and overall wellbeing. His school noticed the difference too. Parent testimonial - December 2025.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy provides a safe space for children who struggle to understand how they are feeling or find it hard to put their emotional experiences into words. It helps children process and communicate their thoughts and feelings, as well as unresolved trauma through the creative toolkit. Talking can be very challenging and fearful for children and this is not required.
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IT CAN BE A WORRYING TIME
if your child is unhappy or behaving in ways that are difficult to understand or support. I am happy to answer any questions you may have and talk you through what Play Therapy is and how it works. I offer a free online consultation if this is easier.​
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With Special Space Play Therapy, help is nearer than you think. I can help to support you, the parents, too. Why not arrange a no obligation call?
ABOUT ME
My name is Katie and I set up Special Space Play Therapy after a long career in mainstream and SEND teaching. I am a registered PTUK and BACP Play Therapist working in Mid-Sussex and Brighton and Hove areas, including Worthing and Shoreham.
I have a wealth of experience in working with neurodiverse young people and families, including Autism, ADHD and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) as well as children with Special Educational Needs (SEND).​
How I work
I work alongside families and in schools to support children and young people with different challenges and needs such as family breakdown, early trauma, low self-esteem and anxiety and feelings around identity.
​Accredited professional
I am a member of PTUK which manages the register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists and is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. It is the largest, most progressive Play Therapy professional organisation in the UK.