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.
Play Therapists
Talking about problems can be hard for children. A child may not have the words to describe how they are feeling, or why they are behaving as they do. A child may not be able to recognise what they find difficult, or explain it to someone if asked. Play Therapy provides the expertise and time to do this through play.
Katie Severson
Play Therapist
Director at Tend Collective
I have spent my career as a play therapist working for the NHS. I can offer 1 to 1 play therapy sessions for children over the age of four. I also offer Child Parent Relationship Therapy for parents/caregivers of children from the age of 18 months old. I have space for new clients.
You can learn more about me on my website
Or call me on: 07923 006463
Kirsty Reynolds
Play Therapist
Director at Tend Collective
I'm a play therapist passionate about working with children and families. I offer individual Play Therapy, group play therapy, and child Parent Relationship therapy (CPRT) which is a type of play therapy that involves the child's parent or caregiver in the therapy.
You can find me on Psychology Today or on Facebook. Please feel free to contact me at kirsty@tendcollective.co.uk
Nicola Besley
Play Therapist
Director at 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.
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.
Find Melanie on Facebook here
Sarah Drake
Certified Play Therapist, Filial Play Coach, AutPlay Provider
Hi
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.
e: sarahjdrake1979@gmail.com
ph: 07985472447
facebook
Counsellors
Counselling helps people of all ages understand their feelings and cope with life’s challenges. For children, it provides a safe space to express emotions, explore worries, and develop coping skills, often using play, art, stories, or talking therapy. For adults, counselling offers support to navigate stress, personal challenges, and emotional difficulties, helping build insight and practical strategies to manage everyday life. In every session, the aim is to help individuals understand themselves, manage emotions, and build resilience.
Craig Reynolds
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, 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
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
Dance and Movement Therapy
Dance and movement therapy is a form of arts therapy that uses the body and movement in a clinical setting to support emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing. As a somatic therapy, it focuses on the connection between the body and mind, helping individuals explore experiences, express emotions, and develop insight through physical movement in a safe and supportive environment.
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.
Integrative Therapists
Integrative therapy is a psychological approach that combines different therapeutic techniques to create a personalized treatment plan for each client. Integrative therapy considers the whole person, including their biological, psychological, and social factors. Therapists use their knowledge of evidence-based treatments to adapt their approach to the client's needs and characteristics.
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