ABOUT ME

My name is Camilla Crowter and I am an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist (MA, PTUK). 

I have worked with children and young people for 20 years, in a variety of roles both in the UK and abroad. I qualified as a teacher in 2005 and have more than 15 years experience working in primary schools in England and Wales, first as a teacher and later as an Assistant Head.

During a sabbatical year in Bolivia in 2013 working with the children of prisoners and with young offenders, I first developed a professional interest in helping children and young people to move beyond trauma. On my return, I discovered play therapy and became convinced of its potential to offer healing and hope to children who were struggling.

In 2016, I made the decision to retrain as a Play therapist, graduating from the Certificate programme in 2018 before continuing to complete my Diploma in 2020 and later my Masters in 2024, evaluating the effectiveness of play therapy when used with Ukrainian refugee children living in Wales. 

My approach is holistic and integrative and ensures that the child and their needs are at the centre of our sessions as they use play and creative arts to discover more about themselves. I am passionate about supporting children to make sense of difficult emotions and past life experiences so that they can grow and fully flourish in the future.

As a therapist, I work with children and families with a range of needs including children who are looked after, and those on the child protection register. I run a private practice and carry out contracted work for Cardiff and RCT local authorities offering play therapy as well as consultancy and training. I also work part-time for Monmouthshire local authority in a therapeutic team supporting care-experienced children.

I am a certified Parent-Child Attachment Play (PCAP) practitioner. I am a member of PTUK and I follow their ethical framework. I am on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists (http://www.playtherapyregister.org.uk) which is managed by PTUK and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) This programme was set up by the Authority to improve standards and safety for the benefit of the public. I receive regular clinical supervision and hold a current DBS (Enhanced Disclosure Barring). I have indemnity insurance and carry out regular CPD.  

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