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 PLAY THERAPY FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN 

Supporting Communication, Social  Skills & Emotional Regulation

  • AutPlay Therapy is a play-based directive approach working in partnership with parents.


  • Assessment and focus on 3 areas: Communication, Social Skills and Emotional Regulation (Managing feelings).

  • Individualised support plan to work towards identified goals.

  • Parenting advice and support.

  • Advice for schools.

  • Suitable for all neurodivergent children aged 3 - 18 years.


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THERAPY SESSIONS IN MY THERAPY SPACE IN BRIXTON (1 MIN FROM TUBE)

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Testimonials

"Catherine has worked with our autistic son (now 11yrs old) for two years now, she is a sensational autism therapist, as well as kind and thoughtful, and he would not be half as happy or socially advanced without her help over this time.

When we first hired Catherine, my husband inquired how long this would be lasting, as it was a significant expense, but within a month of weekly sessions had stopped asking this because the benefits were already obvious in our son being happier and more able to cope in social settings. He has learnt a lot of skills and techniques from her and has gently 'let go' of resentment and upset over past friendships or past situations that had not worked out due to his lack of social skills, then gone on to successfully build new friendships (they worked on specific topics for this such as turn-taking in conversation, how to plan and manage play dates, managing friendships, etc.). We are extremely grateful to Catherine for the difference she has made to our son and our family's happiness and we recommend her wholeheartedly."

Melissa Addey 

Catherine is an amazing SEN teacher that would go above and beyond in her support. She has a lot of SEN experience and we are as a family very grateful to all her support to our child both in school and at home. She made a huge difference in our life by giving us lots of advice and recommendations on how to manage at school and at home and without her help we would be lost by now. We saw a huge progress in our child and most importantly she was happier and much calmer. Also, Catherine made us aware of some of the challenges our child was facing and some of the ways to tackle these difficulties at home/day trips or at school. We will always be grateful and appreciate her support.

Zainab

Catherine is very professional and trustworthy. I was very keen to find someone who would understand my Autistic son’s needs and should acquire tools that would help him grow. My 5 year old loved her presence and Catherine put all her energy and soul into mapping ways to bring a positive and constructive patterns in his learning. My son’s comfort, safety and his emotional well being was her priority. She always went out of her way to bring joy in his learning. It was a wonderful experience.

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Interested in learning more about the services I offer? Get in touch with me today to set up an initial consultation.

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PLAY THERAPY SESSION

Play Therapy (non-directive) - Play is the child's natural medium of expression and with the guide of the therapist enables the child to process difficult feelings.

AutPlay Therapy (directive) -  The therapist works in partnership with parents on specific goals.

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ABOUT ME... 

Hello, name is Catherine (Katy) Hopkins. I am an experienced Special Needs Teacher and Play Therapist. I have a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism and am a fully qualified 'Autism Education Trust' trainer.  I advocate   the neuro-diversity model of autism.  


"I am different not less". Dr. Temple Grandin.

I was Head of a highly specialist, multi-disciplinary, Outstanding Nursery for children with Autism/Social Communication Difficulites for  nine years.

I have extensive Speech and Language training including: Attention Autism (Gina Davis) Elklan 0 - 3's, Identiplay, Lego Therapy, Makaton, PECs (Picture Exchange Communication System), SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support), TEACCH, Video Modelling

I have training in Sensory Integration Theory and Sensory Processing.

I acted as Lead Professional, initiating/writing Education and Health Care Plans 

I have recent Safeguarding and MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression) training

I am fully insured.

I am committed to Continuous Professional Development.




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CONTACT ME

Free Initial 30 Minute Consultation 

Fees Available on Request

07946 163 304

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