My name is Nicki Malcolm, and I am a Play and Creative Arts Therapist based in Sidcup, Kent. Since 2004 I have worked in various environments with children including pre-school and primary school settings. During this time I have been working with children therapeutically since 2011.
Every one of us experiences difficulties in our life at some point. These could be past experiences or something that we are struggling with at this present moment. Sometimes we have persistent feelings about a person or situation and we are unable to understand why. Feelings of in balance and disconnection from within impact our feeling of wholeness. From my own personal experience of having Play and Creative Art Therapy, I know that change has to come from within. I will give you the safe and protected space to explore any issues to find inner peace in a non judgemental therapeutic relationship.
Play is essential for children to develop physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. It is a natural medium for self-expression and communication.
Play Therapy is more than just play. It is a way of communicating non verbally. It provides a safe place and a safe relationship, where an individual can fully express and explore their thoughts, feelings, experiences and behaviours.
By projecting thoughts and experiences in creative play it allows the individual to understand themselves and their inner world. They can 'play out' traumas such attachment issues and more.
This allows expressions of feelings of anger, rejection, hurt, failure, self-esteem issues and make sense of their inner world.
Giving a protected space, in a safe therapeutic environment. This allows an unconscious process and the magical journey of healing. By developing a sense of self, learning, behaviour and communication improves.
By having insight of self-healing and instinctively can do so through an adult's presence and acceptance.
I am a member of PTUK (Play Therapy UK) and I am on their register of Play Therapists accredited by the PSA (Professional Standards Authority) for health and social care. This is an independent body, accountable to Government.
I complete ongoing CPD (Continued Professional Development) as part of the requirements of PTUK and I have my own supervision. In addition I am also an accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist (November 2019) and a Child and Parent/Carer Attachment Practitioner - Big Toes, Little Toes (2014).
Certified Play and Creative Art Therapist – PTUK
Trainee Certified Play Therapist – PTUK
Certified Therapeutic Play Practitioner – PTUK
Trainee Therapeutic Play Practitioner – PTUK
Therapeutic Play in Understanding children's emotional well being - Bexley Council
By processing inner turmoil leading to unwanted behaviours, a child's, adolescent's or adult's self-esteem improves impacting on their growing confidence and inner peace. Some of the techniques used within the sessions are shown below.
Play Therapy Sessions for children, adolescents and adults. I work privately and also provide my services in school settings and other organisations. My work is predominately client led working both unconsciously and consciously to explore issues, past or present that affects the wellbeing of one's self. I currently offer 3 different session types.
Unless otherwise stated sessions are for 40 minutes and the number of sessions are dependent on the reasons for referral. Location of consultation can be discussed upon request. Prices of sessions may be subject to change and availability.
In an initial consultation meeting these behaviours and or issues can be discussed.
40 mins
Individual Session
Child Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Adult Therapy
Prices available
upon request
40 mins
School Settings
Individual Session
Child Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Half/Full Day
Prices available
upon request
Organisation Settings
Individual Session
Child Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
Adult Therapy
Half/Full Day
Prices available
upon request
In House Play Therapy awareness training and prices are also available upon request.
Prices correct as of 11/06/2016, further details upon request.
“Nicki has implemented and led play therapy throughout school, I have no hesitation in commending Nicki Malcolm. She has improved many children's lives through the amazing work she has undertaken”
Holy Trinity Lamorbey COE - Primary School
“Amazing, my child now communicates much better with me and has overcome certain issues”
“Mrs Malcolm has been very helpful in bringing out that 'perfect child', that I as a parent knew was there. Thank you and God bless you”
“My child is a lot happier in himself, this experience has made a huge difference. Mrs Malcolm is very friendly, approachable and offers good advice. Thank you!”
For further information or to request to book a session please submit the form below.
07725 659173
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