About me
My name is Jo Rose.
I am an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist working with children aged 4 to 16 in East Kent.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a special kind of psychotherapy especially tailored to children’s natural language, play. Play Therapy provides a safe and empathetic space to allow children the opportunity to explore their feelings and experiences in a playful and creative way.
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“Enter into children’s play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts and souls meet”
THE SAKURA TREE
The Cherry Blossom offers important symbolism to many cultures and religions around the world.
The Cherry Blossom, or Sakura in the Japanese language, holds great importance for the Japanese people. The Sakura tree symbolises new beginnings and hope.
For the Chinese culture, Cherry Blossom is a symbol of empowerment.
Similarly, Buddhists hold the Sakura tree in high esteem, as it symbolises working towards self-knowledge, enlightenment and wisdom.
For this reason, I have chosen the name Sakura. I passionately believe that through Play and the Creative Arts, children can gain an understanding of self and be empowered to fulfil their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
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My Services
I work with the whole child using an integrated non-directive / directive approach. I offer both 1:1 and group Play and Creative Arts Therapy sessions and AutPlay® Therapy sessions.