ABOUT US
The founders of eQuiPT are two BAPT qualified and registered Play Therapists
Providing the community with Qualified and Registered Therapists
There is an increased need for mental health services to be accessible to children and families. We have have become a community interest company to meet that need. We are all expereinced, fully trained and registered therapists. We have a proven track record of working affectively with trauma related mental health issues through long term therapeutic support.
We work with children, adolescents, parents / carers, schools and support networks to improve the mental health of young people. We are passionate about making a long-term difference.
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Meet Us and Our Team of Therapists
Suzanne Lester
Joint Founder
Play / Filial Therapist
BAPT qualified and registered Play Therapist (Post-Grad Dip, York University
Advanced Filial Therapy Training
Bachelor of Education Hons
ASI Training
AutPlay Training
Therapeutic Life Story
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Chiomah Akanwa
Art Psychotherapist
Art Psychotherapy
(MA Leeds University)
registered with BAAT & HCPC
BA Hons interdisciplinary Art & Design
SandStory Therapy
Lucy Harrison
Art Psychotherapist
Art Psychotherapy
(MA Leeds University)
registered with BAAT & HCPC
BA Hons Fine Art
Sandra Georgeson
Joint Founder
Play / Filial Therapist
BAPT qualified and registered Play Therapist (Post-Grad Dip, York University)
Advanced Filial Therapy Training
BSc Hons Psychology
BA Hons Art
ASI Training
CAPA Assessment
(Reliable Coder)
MIM Assessment
Animal Assisted Play Therapy
Therapeutic Life Story
SandStory Therapy
AutPlay
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Paediatric and Adult First Aid
Njoki Clegg
Play / Filial Therapist
BAPT qualified and registered Play Therapist
(MA, York University)
Social Work Trained
Advanced Filial Therapy Training
AutPlay
CAPA Assessment
ADOS Assessment
Therapeutic Life Story
Experienced CAMHS Practitioner
EMDR Psychotherapist
SandStory Therapy
Lindsey Childs
Art Psychotherapist
Art Psychotherapy
(MA Leeds University) registered with BAAT & HCPC
BA Hons Fine Art
Dyadic Art Therapy
CATT
Life Story
Helping Hands
DCAT
EMDR Psychotherapist
SandStory Therapy
Louise Bayne
Integrative Counsellor
BACP Registered (Reg No. 388730)
PG Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Leeds Beckett University)
PG Certificate in Counselling & Interpersonal Skills (Leeds Beckett University)
BA Hons Fine Art
SandStory Therapy
Rhiannon Matthews
Play Therapy Student
(MA University of Wales)
BAPT registered
BA Childhood Studies
MA Childhood Studies
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner
Kelly McCarthy
Play Therapist
MSc Play Therapy (University of South Wales)
BAPT qualified and registered Play Therapist
PGCE Primary Teaching
BSc Psychology
Certificate in Integrative Sandplay
CAMHS Practitioner
Jade Senior-White
Therapeutic Support Staff
3 Years Learning Mentor Experience
Mental Health First Aider
Qualified Nurture Practitioner with Nurture UK
Drawing and Talking Practitioner
Therapeutic Play Trained
Safeguarding Trained (Currently a DSL in school)
ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
NVQ Level 3 in Supporting, Teaching & Learning, completed in a behavioural special school
Louise Howarth
Play /filial therapist
Bapt qualified and registered Play therapist (Post Graduate Diploma, Liverpool Hope University)
Intensive Filial Therapy training
CQSW ( Social Work)
BSc (hons) Psychology and Education
Certified Theraplay Practitioner
DDP Level 1 and 2
SandStory Therapy
Kerry Hanson
Administrator
eQuiPT Therapeutic Services LTD & CIC