Denise is an accredited member of IAPTP. Her private practice 'The Be Room' offers:Play Therapy for children aged 3-12 Creative Psychotherapy for adolescentsOnline Therapeutic support for AdolescentsParent Consultation and Support Sessions, face-to-face or onlineTailored talks and workshops for school and other settings upon requestTherapeutic group work and classes for children

In co-founding REMind Ed Denise co-authored Mind Moments© Prompt Cards. This was a long term vision made into reality with the aim of supporting wellbeing in schools and homes in a simple fun and empowering way.

Mindfulness and relaxation classes for children

Editorial work of the IAPTP publication Play Therapy Matters, published for all IAPTP membersResponsibilities include:Collate editions of Play Therapy MattersDevelop the publication over timeEnsure that the content of the publication is relevant to practice with children, adolescents and familiesWork collaboratively with the proof reader, copy editor, printing company and IAPTP committee

Management of school based counselling service which includes:Carrying out assessment and evaluation of the workSupervision of therapeutic work of other counsellorsProviding supporting space for parents and school staffFacilitating therapeutic group work across different year groupsFacilitating Place2Talk sessions (self referral short talking therapy sessions for pupils during lunch hour) Facilitating individual counselling sessionsWorking with other agencies to share relevant information as appropriateEnsuring safeguarding and child protection procedure is followed in line with policyUndertaking various training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skillsInterviewing potential counsellors to work in the company

Managing a school based counseling project while project awaits appointment of full-time manager following departure of previous manager:Supervision of therapeutic work of other counsellorsEnsuring safeguarding and child protection procedure followedProviding support and information to school staff while project in transition Ensuring all necessary resources are in placeFacilitating parent meetings to ensure up to date feedback providedProviding good handover and support to new project manager once appointed

Designed and taught differentiated plans of work for small groups/individuals with Special Education NeedsSupported teaching staff in implementing suitable strategies in the classroomPromoted and developed emotional support awareness among staff through training and individual consultationsGenerated updated documentation for Individual Education Plans Managed provisions for SEN across Key Stage 2Worked with other agencies to ensure communication of needs and actions required for individual children

Mainstream Class Teaching across all class groupings in the schoolExperience in providing resource teaching for children with Special Education NeedsAssisted in developing and updating policiesGenerated awareness of emotional support for children