“Helping children to shine”
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Call Us: 07729098687
Email Us: gsplaytherapy@gmail.com
About Us
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Golden Stars Play Therapy is based in Stockport, Manchester and operates within the North West region.
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I completed my training with the Academy of Play And Child Psychotherapy to become a qualified Play Therapist in March 2015. I qualified as a Practitioner of Therapeutic Play Skills in September 2013.
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I have worked in the childcare industry for more than 20 years, as a nursery nurse, assistant teacher, teacher and a trainee play therapist. My work experience has involved working with children from birth to 11 years. I am a member of PTUK (Play Therapy UK) and I work within the ethos and values of the organisation.
Standards:
Golden Stars Play Therapy adheres to BACP guidelines to ensure high standards. BACPi s regulated by the Professional Standards Authority, which is a government body which regulates health and social care professions in the UK.
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Safeguards:
* BACP Registered- Registration number: 399512
* BACP Ethical Framework
* Regular Clinical Supervision
* Enhanced CRB
* Professional liability insurance
* Adhering to child protection policies within settings
Quality Assurance:
* Post graduate training in Play Therapy
* Pre and post therapy assessments
* Regular reporting to referrer and parent/carer
* Completing regular CPD

Emma Giles - Founder
My Qualifications
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Leeds Beckett University (2013 – 2015)
Diploma in Play Therapy
Canterbury Christ Church University (2011 – 2013)
Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
St. Martin’s College, Ambleside
(2002 – 2005)
BA (Hons) Primary Educational & Professional Studies with QTS – 2:2
North Area College (1998 – 2000)
BTEC National Diploma in childhood studies (Merit)