Tend Collective Practitioners
We are a collective of independently practicing creative arts therapists and mental health professionals
Please feel free to read our bios and decide who is right for you. If you have any questions, contact Tend Collective at admin@tendcollective.co.uk or call us on 07923 006463.
Practitioners at Tend Collective
At Tend Collective Community Interest Company at Carrow House, some of our members offer support directly within our therapeutic spaces.
These practitioners are independent, experienced mental health professionals who share our commitment to relational approaches to care. Alongside their own private practice, they choose to work from Tend as part of a connected and values-led community.
Each practitioner brings their own specialism and way of working, while holding a shared commitment to building meaningful, trusting relationships and offering thoughtful, responsive support.
You can find out more about each practitioner below. Their individual profiles include details about their work and how to contact them directly to make an enquiry or arrange support.
Katie Severson
Play Therapist
and Founder/CEO at Tend Collective
I am a Play Therapist with experience working for the NHS and in private practice. I offer 1:1 play therapy for children aged 4+ and Child–Parent Relationship Therapy for caregivers of children from 18 months. I am a trainee supervisor and am passionate about supporting the networks around children to strengthen their mental health, which is why I founded Tend. Get in touch to find out more.
You can learn more about me on my website
Or call me on: 07923 006463
Kirsty Reynolds
Play Therapist
and Founder/COO at Tend Collective
I’m a Creative Therapist offering a warm, supportive space for adults and children to explore emotions, relationships and life challenges through creative approaches and conversation. Using art, clay, sandtray and music, I support expression when words feel difficult. With 20+ years experience, I am trauma-informed and neurodiversity-allied, prioritising safety, curiosity and emotional wellbeing. No artistic skills are needed to participate.
You can find me on Psychology Today or on Facebook. Please feel free to contact me at kirsty@tendcollective.co.uk
Melanie Lister-Kaye
Play Therapist
Director at Childsplayworks
With over 30 years’ experience, Melanie is a certified Creative Arts and Play Therapist. Trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming, she creates a safe, nurturing space where children’s voices are heard and valued. Using creative, play-based approaches, she supports growth, resilience, and emotional well-being, honouring each child’s unique strengths and story. As a mum of two, Melanie knows how helpful it can be to talk things through with someone who truly listens. She offers Parenting Conversations online and in person, with judgement-free support, understanding, and practical advice.
Contact Melanie at 07828035278 or email childsplayworks@outlook.com
Beth Coathup
Play Specialist, PGCE Qualified, specialising in the Early Years
Trainee Play Therapist
I have dedicated my career to supporting families and creating nurturing, therapeutic spaces where children can fully express who they are. With experience across mainstream and home educating communities, my work centres around the belief that play is a powerful language, one that builds connection, confidence and emotional wellbeing. I am passionate about child advocacy and I work closely with parents and carers to ensure children feel seen, heard and supported. My approach is warm, relational and deeply child- centred, I am a thoughtful and compassionate professional for families seeking emotional support across North Norfolk and Norwich.
ph: 07944878109
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Craig Reynolds
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with an MA in Integrated Systemic Therapy
I provide 1-to-1 counselling for children and young people aged 5 to 18. Using an integrated approach, I tailor sessions to each individual, incorporating talking therapy, play, art, or other creative methods as needed. My counselling supports a wide range of emotional and personal challenges, ensuring every child or young person can express themselves safely and develop effective coping strategies.
Please contact me for further information. craigreynoldstherapy@aol.com 07768139775
Dr. Tanya Augustine
Counselling Psychologist
I am a Counselling Psychologist specialising in Trauma-informed and Neuro-affirmative therapy with 20 years experience working as a psychologist across a number of NHS mental health settings, Higher education (staff support) and in private practice. I work with adults in-person (Norwich) & online, and work in an integrative way drawing on EMDR, EFT, mindfulness and compassion.
Enquiries can be sent via email: tanyajaugusttine@gmail.com
For further information about me, please visit my website
Members of Tend Collective
Not all members of Tend Collective Community Interest Company practise directly through our organisation.
Some are independent practitioners who are part of our wider community because they share our ethos and values. They are committed to relational approaches to mental health care, recognising the importance of connection, context, and the spaces between people in supporting wellbeing.
These members may work in private practice, within other organisations, or across different settings. While they are not delivering services at Carrow House, they remain an important part of our network - contributing to ongoing conversations, learning, and the development of thoughtful, relationship-centred practice.
Nicola Besley
Play Therapist
and Member Founder of Tend Collective
Hello my name is Nicola, I am a registered Play Therapist. I work 1:1 with individual children aged 3-12 yrs and their families.
I offer Child and Parent Relationship Therapy, a filial model that supports the whole family and have recently trained in Therapeutic Life Story Work TLSW to help children make sense of their early lives.
Karen Hammond
Registered Play Therapist
I’m a Child-Centred Play Therapist based in Norwich, accredited by the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT). I work closely with families, helping children understand and process their feelings and experiences through person-centred, individually tailored, creative play-based therapeutic interventions.
Please contact me for more information about the services I offer.
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Jenny Barrett
Registered Play Therapist
My name is Jenny. I began my working life as a teacher and TA, before realising I wanted to be able to provide greater support to children and retraining as a Play Therapist.
I provide bespoke, child-centered therapy through the medium of play. I am based in Norwich and can be contacted by email at: jenny@buildingsuperheroesplaytherapy.co.uk
Alex Walker
Registered Play Therapist
As a PTUK‑certified Play Therapist, I travel in and around Norfolk supporting children to express and understand their emotions through play in a safe, child‑centred space. With over 20 years’ childcare experience and a strong background in behaviour support, I tailor interventions to each child, fostering resilience and healthy coping. My practice is grounded in extensive training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
Email: beemindfulpt@outlook.com
Sarah Drake
Certified Play Therapist, Filial Play Coach, AutPlay Provider
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I am Sarah. I have been a Primary School Teacher for over 20 years and have always had a passion about mental health and well-being. I have a keen interest in supporting children with neurodiversity and I enjoy working with individual children as well as with families through the Filial Play Coaching. It is such a privilege to work with children and their families and I enjoy working in collaboration to find ways to make day to day navigations easier and more pleasurable and help children to find their true authentic selves. I love my job, it’s my passion.
Jessica Vaccaro
Counsellor, Supervisor & Trainer
I am a counsellor, supervisor and trainer currently based in Norfolk. Originally from the US, I have lived, worked, volunteered and studied in different parts of the world including Kenya, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France and the UK. As a therapist, I specialise in supporting parents through any type of perinatal trauma or loss. I also deliver training for professionals on the impact of pregnancy loss, birth trauma and topics related to the wellbeing of parent carers (SEND parents/carers). I'm increasingly interested in working with professionals from health and social care to raise awareness about the importance of self-care in preventing compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout.
e: jessica@chancetherapy.com
www.chancetherapy.com
Gemma Carey Clarke
Yoga Therapist
I have always worked with children and qualified as a teacher in 2006, working in mainstream and alternative settings. I studied an Msc in Inclusion and Special Education in 2009. My ‘Aha’ moment came when I realised that children cannot learn if they are emotionally unregulated. I retrained as a yoga teacher and Yoga Therapist for children. I have worked therapeutically since 2014 in schools, therapeutic provisions, charities and the LA. My approach is light-hearted, natural, non-judgemental and aimed to help young people feel more comfortable, connected and content. I am the Co-founder and director of The Snug in Norwich and work 1:1, run groups and workshops.
Contact: admin@thesnugnorwich.com
Charlotte Darbyshire
Registered Somatic Movement Therapist
I offer individual Somatic Movement Therapy sessions for disabled and non-disabled adults in Norwich.
My sessions are informed by my training in Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy and weave together experiential anatomy, developmental movement and hands-on work.
Our lived experience is stored in and shaped by our body. By learning to listen to the body with curiosity and kindness, we can deepen our connection to ourselves, recognise old patterns and tensions and discover our potential for freedom and well-being.
To book a session or make an enquiry, please email Charlotte on: charliedarbs@gmail.com
or ring 0780 372 9823.
Rosie Anne
Trauma-Informed Transpersonal Integrative Psychotherapist
I've been honoured to work alongside many parents finding their way to fresh perspective, deeper connection with their children and a greater understanding of how to move through and beyond their own triggers and challenges. I use my training in transpersonal integrative psychotherapy and a unique body-based trauma-informed psychotherapy called NARM along with my lived experience as a parent to co-create the right blend of relational support.
I have a particular interest in supporting parents arriving into the neurodivergent community, and have delivered two talks for the global online PDA Summit.
You can read more about me at www.wayfindingwithrosie.com
Tracy Kelly
Certified Play Therapist
I am a Certified Play Therapist based in south Norfolk, offering individual Play Therapy sessions for children aged 4–12. With 20 years’ experience working with children and families, I am committed to supporting those facing social, emotional, or behaviour challenges. I create a safe, trusting space where children can express themselves, build resilience, and thrive, working closely with families and schools to understand each child’s unique needs.
You can contact me at: tkplaytherapy@gmail.com
Learn more at: tkplaytherapy.co.uk