Violet
PLAY THERAPY CAMBRIDGESHIRE
SADIYE AKALIN
Play Therapist/Creative Arts Counsellor /Supervisor
Contact Us: 07565 132317
WHO I AM
I have over twenty years of experience working with children and adolescents across a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, community centres, and schools. These diverse roles have enriched my understanding and deepened my therapeutic work with young people.
My background in nursing initially sparked my interest in psychotherapy and psychiatry. During my counselling training, I was particularly inspired by Virginia Axline’s book Dibs: In Search of Self, which led me to pursue a career in play therapy and the creative arts. I believe that play therapy provides a vital bridge into a child’s inner world, offering a safe and non-threatening way for children to express difficult experiences and develop coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
I am a registered member of both Play Therapy United Kingdom (PTUK) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I adhere to their codes of ethics and receive regular clinical supervision to ensure safe, ethical practice. I also remain committed to ongoing professional development through continued training.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
*PQ Certificate in Creative Counselling with Children and Young People
(Leeds Beckett University, UK)
*PGDip in Play Therapy
(With Distinction, Leeds Beckett University, UK)
*PGCert in Therapeutic Play Skills
(Leeds Beckett University, UK)
*MA in Therapeutic and Developmental Play
(Swansea University, UK)
*BA in Counselling and Educational Studies
(University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK)
*Higher Certificate in Counselling Skills
(University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK)
*PQ Certificate in Filial Play Coaching
( Leeds Becket University, UK)
*PQ certificate in Clinical Supervision
(Trainee, PTUK)
''I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.''
-Carl Gustav Jung
SAFEGUARDS
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Fidelity
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Autonomy
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Beneficence
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Non-maleficence
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Justice
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Self-respect
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The full PTUK ethical framework can found through this link:
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https://www.playtherapy.org.uk/Portals/0/Docs/PTUKEthics2010V3_32.pdf
VIOLET PLAY THERAPY CHILD PROTECTION AND PROCEDURES
Violet Play therapy has its own child protection policy, which can be found here.
PTUK ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
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I hold a DBS check certificate.
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I have an indemnity and public liability insurance.
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I am registered with ICO (Information Commissioner's Office .
