Lizzie Jennings

"As a class teacher, I have had the privilege of working closely with Lizzie and seeing first-hand the extraordinary impact of her play therapy work. Lizzie has an exceptional ability to build trusting, meaningful relationships with children, particularly those with complex emotional and behavioural needs. The children she supported in my class made remarkable progress — not only in their emotional regulation and self-confidence, but also in their engagement with learning and relationships with peers and adults."

"Lizzie's work led to genuinely exceptional outcomes. Children who previously struggled to express their emotions or access the curriculum showed clear, sustained improvements, and the positive changes were evident both in the classroom and across the wider school environment. Her calm, insightful, and child-centered approach allowed each child to feel safe, understood, and valued, which was transformational for their wellbeing and development."

"In addition to her direct work with pupils, Lizzie was incredibly supportive to staff, offering thoughtful insights and practical strategies that strengthened our understanding of the children's needs. Her professionalism, compassion, and deep expertise make her an outstanding play therapist. I cannot recommend Lizzie highly enough — her work has made a lasting difference to the children she supported and to me as a teacher."

Around Year 2, our son's ability to manage school expectations and routines became increasingly difficult. This often led to burnout at home, where he would alternate between being completely disengaged and hyperactive to the point of being unable to stop moving. It was clear his mind and body were under immense stress, and frequent calls from school regarding disruptions confirmed he was struggling.

While we were starting the long journey toward an ADHD and Autism diagnosis, we knew we needed support here and now. That is when we met Lizzie. From our very first meeting, she met us with such kindness and an open heart that we felt truly heard and understood. We shared our son's additional struggles and the trauma he had faced in grief, and Lizzie reassured us that she would provide a space where he could be heard, held, and humoured exactly as he needed.

Lizzie spent nearly a full school year supporting him, and the progress has been incredible. She managed to unlock his fears and feelings in the safest way possible—so naturally that he didn't even realise the work he was doing. The most powerful moment for us was when our son reached out, shared his fears, and asked for help, saying: 'That's thanks to Lizzie. She's taught me it's safe to speak about what I'm feeling, and I feel safer sharing now.' This was the 'hallelujah moment' we had dreamt of. We will forever be thankful for the support Lizzie offered both our son and us as parents. She has been amazing, and we cannot recommend her and her work enough".

Lizzie has worked with both of my children in different ways and has been an invaluable support to each of them. We feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to benefit from her care and expertise. She is kind, understanding, and truly listens — as a parent, I felt heard, believed, and supported in the concerns I had about my children's struggles. Lizzie took the time to listen to everything we were worried about and spoke with such warmth. She explained clearly what would happen in her sessions so we always felt informed, and her passion for her work shines through in everything she does.

Lizzie supported my neurodiverse daughter on a 1:1 basis to help manage the anxieties she experiences. These sessions provided a calm, safe space for her to process the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours she was finding overwhelming, and Lizzie helped her learn strategies to better understand and manage them.

My son worked with Lizzie in a small group within school to support his low confidence and difficulties managing certain emotions and situations. He gained so much from these sessions and has developed a greater understanding of his big emotions, along with tools to handle them more confidently.

"Lizzie has been an incredible support throughout our child’s therapeutic journey. Over an extended period of time, she created a safe, nurturing environment where trust could grow and meaningful progress could happen at a natural pace.

Through her thoughtful and skilled use of play therapy, Lizzie met our child exactly where they were, embracing a style of creative play that was often highly expressive, energetic, and sometimes wonderfully wild. Rather than trying to contain this, she used it as a powerful tool, helping to gently guide and shape those moments into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Over time, we saw a real transformation. Our child became more able to process their feelings, make sense of their experiences, and respond to situations with greater clarity. They grew more confident in expressing themselves, while also developing the ability to pause, reflect, and better understand their thoughts and emotions. Lizzie’s patience, insight, and genuine care made a lasting difference. We are truly grateful for the positive impact she has had and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family seeking compassionate and effective therapeutic support for their child."