About Carol Jones Play Therapy
My Qualifications and Specialities
Carol Jones
At Carol Jones Play Therapy, my mission is to provide a top-quality service for my clients. Accredited by Play Therapy UK and the Professional Standards Authority, I am committed to helping children and young people improve their overall health and well-being through person-centred approaches that are relevant to their individual needs.
Carol Jones
My Qualifications and Specialities
Carol Jones
Has over 40 years experience in working with children and adults with complex and profound learning disabilities, autism and other neurological conditions.
And over 20 years experience of working with children aged 4-10yr using Person - Centred Play Therapy
My Qualifications and Specialities
My Qualifications and Specialities
My Qualifications and Specialities
Certified Play Therapist (PTUK)
Creative Supervisor (Trainee Status)
Intensive Interaction Co-ordinator and Consultant
Autism and Play Trainer
Welcome to Carol Jones Play Therapy
Play Therapy
Play Therapy uses a variety of play and creative arts techniques (the Play Therapy Tool-Kit to alleviate chronic, mild and moderate psychological and emotional conditions in children that are causing behavioural problems and/or are preventing children from realising their potential.
Intensive Interaction
Intensive Interaction is an approach which teaches the fundamentals of communication through interactive turn taking exchanges led by the learner. It is particularly effective in supporting children and adults with learning disabilities to socially communicate and young children with autism to learn more about socially connecting and playing with others
Person - Centred Play
Joining a child in their play and engaging with them in a way that supports their social development, promoting sharing, turn taking, engagement and enjoyment. Giving the child an opportunity to rehearse play skills in a safe way with a non directive and responsive adult, developing confidence and promoting their play skills
Training and Mentoring
Providing training and mentoring in Intensive Interaction, person -centred play and Autism awareness
What Next
Who can I help?
- Any child who has been affected by life events which have caused trauma and / or changes in behaviour
- Young adults with learning disabilities who have been affected by life events which have caused changes in behaviour
- Children who are neurodiverse who have difficulties coping with understanding the world
- Children and adults with complex and profound learning disabilities who have difficulties in communicating their emotions
- Children who have challenges with playing
- Parents and professionals who would like training
- Professionals looking for creative supervision
Assessment
Parents, Guardians or Caregivers: Contact Carol to arrange a free 30 minutes online consultation to discuss your needs and /or concerns. If an agreement to continue is made then a face to face consultation will be arranged to discuss further and to gain a knowledge of background history including a formal assessment of strengths and difficulties
Where does the intervention take place
Depending on the approach needed, sessions may take place in the persons home, however if play therapy is required then a neutral safe space will be arranged away from the home. This could be Carol's bespoke playroom or a space within the child's school.
Insurance and Payment
Carol has professional insurance and a enhanced DBS for working with adults and children
Contact Carol for information regarding fees
Contact Us
Ready to schedule an appointment or have a question for Carol? Contact us today and she'll be happy to assist you!