Amanda Woodhall
I am a Certified Play Therapist and a registered member of both Play Therapy U.K (PTUK) and The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists and the BACP register that have been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. You can find me on here:
■ https://www.playtherapyregister.org.uk/
■ https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Register
I have always been interested in the mental well-being of children. After graduating, in Australia, with a double degree in teaching and psychology I worked as a teacher, but I was always drawn to the emotional health of children. I worked and supported students in schools with learning difficulties and behavioural issues, before going on to complete my honours year in psychology. After graduating, I worked as a provisional psychologist in community mental health, treating adults with severe and complex mental health disorders. This led me to my current pathway, as a play therapist, focussing on early intervention, aiming to prevent serious mental health issues developing further in children.
Qualifications
- PG Diploma in Play Therapy, Leeds Beckett University and the Academy of Play and Psychotherapy
- PG Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Distinction), Leeds Beckett University and the Academy of Play
and Psychotherapy - BSc (Hons) Psychology (1st), Charles Sturt University, Australia
- BSc/ BEd Psychology, Charels Sturt University, Australia
I hold Public Liability Insurance and an enhanced DBS. I have Data Protection Policies, Risk Assessments and abide by all Child Protection Policy and Procedures. I receive frequent clinical supervision and attend regular continuing professional development. I abide by Play Therapy U.K’s and BACP’s ethical framework and guidelines for good practice which can be found here:
■ Ethical Framework (playtherapy.org.uk)
■ BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
I am subject to PTUK and BACP’s professional conduct procedures.