Hi, I’m Shafinaz, a Qualified Play and Creative Arts Therapist in West London. I have worked with children for over 10 years in Primary School settings and have experience in providing therapy since 2019, more than 230 clinical hours. Special needs is an area close to my heart, but I have experience in working with children with an array of needs.

Play therapy found me while I was looking for support for my son, a moment where I felt helpless as a mother and could not explain what was wrong but really needed someone to help my child to feel happier, safer, and provide a sense of belonging.

Often, when children have behavioural issues, it is natural to be focused on the symptoms rather than explore the reasons. However, focusing on the symptoms does not support the child to overcome the real reasons behind the behaviour.

Once I was introduced to Play Therapy, I became curious about learning more about how this could help children heal and finally chose this as my career. Being a therapist, everyday feels like an honour when a child allows me into their world.

Watching children heal and families thrive is the greatest reward I get through my work.

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 Qualifications and  Training :

Post graduate Diploma(Level 7) in Play Therapy at Leeds Beckett University, October 2022(Distinction)

 

Post graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play at Leeds Beckett University, October 2021(Merit )

 

Trauma Informed Therapist: Developmental trauma for professionals certificate by Beaconhouse UK

 

Neurodiversity affirming therapist: AutPlay Therapy provider(September 2023) - Therapeutic training to work with Neurodivergent children(Autism, ADHD )

 

Safeguarding Children training - Level 2

 

Member of the sunflower network of therapists

 

Member of Jigsaw Play therapy Ltd.

I am a registered member of Play Therapy UK accredited by The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social care , hold a satisfactory, current and enhanced safeguarding (DBS/CRB) and adequate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

•  You can find me on the Play Therapy register as Fathima Farook 

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