About

ubuntu

Ubuntu Play and Creative Therapies CIC are a non-profit organisation in Bristol, who offer play therapy for children aged 4-12. We provide children and their families with a safe and creative space in therapy. Our service is child-centred, which means we trust in children's ability to lead their own healing process.

Our vision

Our vision is a world where all children can be happy, confident and valued for who they are whatever their circumstances or experiences.

Our mission

Ubuntu creates permissive, boundaried spaces for children through play therapy. We create an environment where children have the space, time and freedom to express themselves and feel valued for who they are.

This growth is enhanced by our support for the caregivers. Supporting them to become more attuned to the child, and themselves.

Our values

Non-judgemental

Everyone comes with their unique experiences; it’s our job to meet you where you are at. We don’t hold judgements or expect your family to conform to a certain style.
Creative

Our services are based upon creative methods of therapy. This involves play, art, music, building. Our creatively helps us to problem solve and improves mental health.
Hopeful

Our work is based principles of neuroscience which state that the brain is changeable throughout our lives. There is always hope for change and improvement to our mental health.
Inclusive to all

We accept referrals from all and we do not discriminate for any reason.
Child first

We always follow the child’s wishes and put their safety first in all the work we do.
Person centered

Our therapy is based on a Humanistic model, which trusts that the child, when given the right environment, will always move towards healing. In this way, we use non-directive play therapy, following the child’s lead.

Our team

Andrea

BAPT REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST
BAPT registered Play Therapist (MSc) | BA Hons Childhood and Youth Studies | NNEB | One to one nurturing programme practitioner / Level one Theraplay®
My background is in early years and family support since 1993. I am passionate about providing play therapy for children giving them the opportunity to process what they need to in a space.
Beth

BAPT REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST
BAPT registered Play Therapist (MSc) | BSc Hons Psychology | PGCE with SEN/D specialism | Level one Theraplay®
I am a qualified teacher, play therapist and mum to a toddler. I have enjoyed a career working with children as a teacher and now as a play therapist. I value giving children the opportunity in therapy to be freely themselves.
Megan

PLAY THERAPIST
Certified Play Therapist (PTUK) | Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) Provider | Parent Child Attachment Play (PCAP) Licensed Practitioner | PGCE Primary Education
I started out my career as a primary school teacher and have found such joy in becoming a children’s play therapist since. I am mum to two boys and love coming alongside children and their parents to enable growth and change.
Veron

BAPT REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST
BAPT registered Play Therapist (MSc) | BA Hons Education Studies | Foundation Degree Early Years Education | NNEB One to one Nurturing Programme Practitioner, Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Parenting
I am a play theapist with a strong background in Early Years Care and Education dating back to the late 80's. I am passionate about giving children the space to tend their needs.