Anna McBride

I work mostly within schools but can on occasion support a client outwith of the school environment.

I am a Play and Creative Therapist  working through Lochaber based charities. Play Therapy is a child led therapy which allows children and young people to express themselves through a medium which they choose. When a young person is struggling socially and emotionally creativity and play can be a natural language giving them the power to express themselves more comfortably.

Sessions provide a safe space to allow for conscious and unconscious issues to be raised. It enables children and young people who are struggling socially and emotionally to gain support in a child led environment. The therapy provides a space for young people to process and work through their emotions in a fully accessible manner. It can support those struggling with trauma, life experiences as well as those having friendship struggles or issues like anxiety.

I have a passion and interest in supporting children and young people with additional support needs. As a qualified Addiotional Support Needs teacher I use my knowledge and skills to ensure therapeutic work can be delivered in a way targeted to young people’s needs. 

I am a child centred holistic therapist who can work in both a direct and indirect way. I listen and respect the needs of the child and young person and will adapt to find the most suitable way in which to work to ensure they feel safe and supported.