Location: Carrigaline, Co. Cork
Telephone: 086-1732302 Email: hdresselplaytherapy@gmail.com
Qualifications:
M.A. in Play Therapy – Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)
Certificate in Inclusion – Univerysity College Cork (UCC)
Higher Diploma in Disability Studies – University College Cork (UCC)
Montessori Primary Education Higher Diploma (AMI) Age 3-12 years
Personal Bio:
Heidi runs a private play therapy practice in Carrigaline offering one-to-one Non-directive Play Therapy, Parenting Support and an Early Intervention Service.
Heidi has worked with children from age 2 to 16 years with a wide variation of abilities. As a mother of four, Heidi has an excellent understanding of the challenges faced by parents in supporting their children growing up in today’s world.
Heidi has extensive experience, beginning her career as an educator at preschool and primary levels. She has worked in both mainstream and special education sectors for over 20 years. She gained her qualification in Disability Studies and Inclusion while working as an Early Intervention Specialist.
Her experience of play therapy as a powerful tool in her work with clients led to her qualifying with a Master’s Degree in Play Therapy. Heidi provides play therapy for children with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties such as bereavement, anxiety, anger, separation/divorce, bullying/bullied, self-esteem issues, trauma and learning difficulties.
Heidi utilizes a strengths-based, child-centred focus. She will work together with parents and carers to evaluate the child, create an individual treatment plan, establish development goals, and monitor progress.
Area of Interest:
Heidi has specialist training in working with children with ASD, supporting their development in the areas of play, language and relationship skills and can offer adapted play therapy for non-verbal children.
Additional Trainings:
- Safe and Sound Protocol ( Dr. Stephen Porges)
- PECS Certificate (Pyramid Educational Consultants)
- Continuing Professional Development (ICEP)
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Dyslexia:Identification and Effective Interventions
- Certificate in Disability Studies. St. Michael’s House