Updates

Understanding Play Therapy: A Guide for Parents and Educators

“They just won’t talk to me.”If you’ve ever felt this way when trying to support a child, you’re not alone. Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling but that doesn’t mean they aren’t trying to tell us. What if there was a way to understand what they’re going through, without needing…

Supporting NGOs and Community Groups with Therapeutic Play for Children in Crisis

As the founder of Child Therapy International and a Licensed Play Therapist with over 15 years of experience, I’m offering tailored support for NGOs and community groups working with children affected by trauma in high-stress or resource-limited settings. If your team is launching or strengthening child-focused programs, I provide: Customized training in therapeutic play models…

Secure Support for 2025–2026: My Waiting List Is Now Open

Secure Support for 2025–2026: Waiting List Now Open (https://lnkd.in/euigk4hc) Many international organisations / schools  operate without consistent emotional wellbeing support. While academic expectations are high, the systems to support staff, the very people who carry the emotional load of the community, are often missing. This leads to burnout, high turnover, and a fractured school culture.…

The WHY behind Child Therapy International

From a young age, I was always passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, particularly young people who needed support. I had the opportunity to witness and help young people who came to live with our family, many of whom were dealing with emotional or mental health challenges. This experience sparked a…

How to Know When Your Child Needs Psychological Support While Living Abroad

Living abroad can be an incredible adventure; full of growth, new experiences, and lasting memories. But from my years of working with families abroad, I’ve seen how it can also bring significant emotional challenges, especially for children trying to navigate life between cultures. The uncertainty of constantly adjusting to new environments, schools, and friends can…

You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The Role of Supervision in Staff Wellbeing (and Why It’s Not Counselling)

You see it daily—the tired eyes, the shortened tempers, the incredible effort your staff put into their roles, even when they’re running on empty. Teachers today are navigating complex student needs, rising workloads, and emotionally charged situations, all while trying to maintain high standards and meet school goals. When a staff member starts to burn…

The Wellbeing Imperative: A Leadership Advantage

Leaders, would you like a more productive team? Staff well-being isn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a strategic advantage. Research shows that organizations investing in employee well-being see productivity gains of up to 5%, according to a recent Forbes Article. When staff thrive, schools benefit from higher engagement, lower absenteeism, and improved student outcomes. Yet, recent results…

I’m so glad you’re here!

Hi, and a warm welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Having lived internationally with limited resources, I know firsthand how hard it can be to find the right support—especially when it comes to children’s wellbeing. That’s why I created Child Therapy International—not just as a service, but as a space where families, schools, and organizations…