Child counseling in a safe and nurturing environment

At JMH Play Therapy I have a passion for helping children reach their full potential.  Children are given the opportunity for self-exploration and healing through a safe and nurturing space.  I believe that every child is unique, therefore each child counseling session is tailored according to the distinctive needs of each child. 

I was born and raised in South Africa and after teaching there for three years, moved to Abu Dhabi in 2008.  After a further ten years of teaching, I continued my studies in integrative holistic, child centered Play Therapy through the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy accredited by Leeds Beckett University in the UK in 2018.  I am trained in non-directive and directive child centered Play Therapy, which is the most recognized form of Play Therapy in the UK and USA.  

I have a practice based in Abu Dhabi, offering services to children between the ages of 3 – 8.  In my practice, I create a safe and nurturing space where my clients feel seen, heard and understood.  It is a space of permissiveness, where the client is completely accepted and given the opportunity to work through their struggles, be it anxiety, ADHD/ADD, self confidence etc. to become the best version of themselves. 

I promise to be there for your child every step of their journey and to offer you as parents and caregivers support and strategies to use at home and at school. My goal is to help them grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in their lives.