Free to Be

Natalie Rees -
Accredited Play Therapist,
Filial-Informed Therapist,
Clinical Supervisor
Child Attachment Play Assessment (CAPA - Level 1&2 Reliable Coder)
Somatic Movement Practitioner
(ISMETA - International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association)
BEd, PG Cert, PG Dip, MA

I am delighted to begin a journey together with you and your child.

I began my career as a Primary School Teacher in Ireland in 2001, before training as a Certified, then Accredited Play Therapist. Since then, I have had the pleasure of working with families
of all shapes and sizes across the UK and Ireland.

I am experienced in relating to children across the key stages and age ranges and have additional experience as: Deputy Head Teacher, Newly-Qualified Teacher Mentor, Further Learning Academy Tutor and Marker, Resource Teacher (Irish equivalent of SENDCO), Kumon Maths and English Franchisee, Therapeutic Writing Workshop Facilitator, Democratic Free-School Teacher and Key Stage Manager.

I work under the ethical guidelines of British Association of Play Therapists at all times and receive fortnightly supervision by an Accredited Supervisor, regulated by BAPT and the Professional Standards Authority for supervision of my work with my own clients and for my work in supervising the work of other play therapists. You can find me on the BAPT register. Registration number 1636 www.bapt.info

My Private Practice —
Luddendenfoot, Calderdale (on a main bus route between Halifax and Hebden Bridge)