Dr Tracey Murray | HCPC reg Art Psychotherapist

Sinead Corey| PTUK accred Play Therapist & SandStory Therapist| PTUK no:201500932

Glengormley | Children & Young People 

Individual Session Fee: £60

I am Sinéad and I am an accredited Play Therapist and Registered SandStory® Therapist. As an accredited Play Therapist with around ten years experience, I have worked therapeutically with children experiencing emotional difficulties in a range of areas, such as, anger management, anxiety, school refusal, low self-esteem, peer group difficulties, family separation, domestic violence and bereavement and loss. I have experience working with children who are fostered or adopted and I am trained in Trauma Informed Practice. I have supported children experiencing isolation and bullying. I have extensive knowledge of working with individuals and with small groups of children/young people and their parents. I help empower children to build resilience and find their voice. I fully believe that honouring ‘The voice of the child’ within a child-centred non-directive play environment enables the child to make sense of their world. My goal is to support children and their parents through a welcoming environment.

“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” L.R. Knost 

Areas of Specialism and Focus

Neurodivergence

I have extensive experience working with children and young people who have Autism, ADHD and Mutism, providing support and understanding suited to their unique emotional and sensory needs.

Anxiety

I help with anxiety that presents itself in various forms and situations, providing support, play and strategies to manage and to explore those feelings effectively.

Relational and Attachment Issues

I work with relational and attachment issues that can often present in children, affecting their emotional development, social interactions, family and peer relationships.

Self-esteem and Confidence

I help support children and young people who are struggling with low self-esteem, providing them with the necessary tools and guidance to build their confidence and improve their overall well-being.

My Therapeutic Approach

Person-Centred Therapy

I treat each individual I work with respect, maintaining appropriate boundaries and by offering a non-judgemental space. 

Play Therapy

I provide Play Therapy for children and young people aged between 4-16yrs.  Children learn to express themselves metaphorically through play. They learn to make choices, take control, risk take/problem solve and experiment within the realms of a safe therapeutic environment. Play Therapy can help build resilience skills and develop confidence and self-esteem in children. Children can become more emotionally literate and develop a greater self-awareness.

SandStory Therapy

For children from age 8yrs upwards and teens. It is a creative approach offering therapeutic support via sand and symbols within the safety of a non-judgemental relationship. It is a creative approach for children/young people who may find talking about their experiences difficult. The child/young person takes the lead and the therapist gently guides the experience to enable the child to develop a greater sense of self-awareness through reflection.

Professional Qualifications and Trainings

  • BA (Hons) Education (Ulster University)
  • Advanced Certificate in Special Educational Needs (Queen's University Belfast)
  • Nurture Group Network UK- Accredited Nurture Teacher
  • PG Diploma in Play Therapy (Leeds Beckett University)
  • PTUK PG Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Leeds Beckett University)
  • Registered SandStory ® Therapist
  • Lego ® Based Therapist
  • Practitioner of Group ‘Theraplay ® Informed Practice
  • Level 2 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Intermediate Practitioner 
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Suicide Prevention Link Life Certificate
  • Prevent Certificate
  • Education Authority Safeguarding Training