Helen Burnside

I work within school hours and tend to see clients/families within the school setting.  

I am a child and family therapist offering creative arts and play therapy individually for children and theraplay informed practice for families.  

I work on a one to one basis or work with the family unit. I practice during school hours.

I work with children with a number of issues ranging from mild behavioural issues to developmental trauma. I have experience working with families of domestic violence, neglect, young carers, behavioural issues and attachment issues.

My Theraplay Informed approach focuses on deepening and strengthening the relationship between parent/carer and child. This is a structured approach to therapy and is incredibly effective at working with a broad spectrum of issues. The approach is often used with foster or adoptive families but is also used for relationship and behavioural issues.   

My creative arts and play therapy approach is child led and allows the child to explore and process their experiences through using play.  

Prior to the first therapy session, an in-depth pre-therapy meeting would be conducted.   

At the end of therapy an in-depth meeting is conducted and a report written.