About Us
Based in the centre of Cheltenham, our qualified Play Therapists are members of the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) and work to BAPT's ethical basis for good practice. You can read more about this on the BAPT website.
Naomi Murray
Play Therapist
BA ECS (Hons), MSc (BAPT)
Naomi began her training as a play therapist in 2017 after a career in Early Years, both as a Pre-School Leader and also as an assessor of Early Years qualifications for the University of Gloucestershire.
As well as 1:1 child-centred play therapy, Naomi is also trained in Child Parent Relationship Therapy.
Kay Tibbles
Play Therapist
BEd (Hons), MSc (BAPT)
Kay began her training as a play therapist in 2017 after a career first in Early Years and then as a Primary Teacher in Gloucestershire schools.
As well as 1:1 child-centred play therapy, Kay is also trained in Child Parent Relationship Therapy.
Freya Howard
Play Therapist
BA (Hons), MRes, MSc (BAPT)
Freya began her training as a Play and Creative Arts Therapist in 2020 after a career working as organiser and researcher with children and young people charities, and as an English as Foreign Language teacher working with young people in the UK and abroad.
Freya has experience of therapeutic life story work, aspects of this can be integrated into the play and creative arts therapy if suitable.
Beth Joy
Play Therapist
MA (BAPT), BA (Hons),
Cert. in Therapeutic Play, DDP level 1. (Dyadic developmental Psy.)
Beth started her training to become a Play Therapist in 2012 after an early career as an Outreachworker supporting vulnerable families with play and parenting skills in her community. Alongside training Beth was a Foster carer for Looked After Children, a role close to her heart that spanned nearly ten years. Beth has an interest in attachment styles and using creativity for expression and making connections with others in relationships.
