“In the play therapy experience, toys are like the child’s words, and play is the child’s language”

Hello, I’m Kathryn McNamara. I’ve worked with children and families for nearly 30 years — first as a primary school teacher, then as a SENCo and Thrive practitioner, and now as a qualified Play Therapist. Throughout my career, my focus has always been the same: helping children feel safe, understood, and able to thrive.