Hasret Tekin

Play Therapist and Senior Clinical Supervisor

I am a registered and experienced Play Therapist and Senior Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years’ experience of working therapeutically with children, teens and families.

My modality is child centred and holistic- integrative. I use play and creative arts techniques that are child led, in a non-directive and non-judgemental space. I have a significant amount of experience working in schools, community centres and voluntary sector agencies nationally and internationally, in a variety of roles including school counselling, management of children’s therapy services and women’s aid children’s therapy projects.

As well as delivering workshops to mental health professionals, I also deliver training and workshops to school staff that promote, support and improve staff and pupils’ well-being. My areas of specialism are: child and adolescent mental health, domestic abuse and trauma, culturally sensitive parenting programmes and play therapy and sandplay. I value inclusion and diversity and whole child well-being approaches and interventions.

Testimonials

I have really noticed a difference at home, since starting her sessions, she seems
better within herself.

Parent

Therapy gave me a space to think about my insecurities, the times when I overthink, and my friendship issues.

Student

She is no longer upset in the mornings or in class. While she’s still not comfortable answering questions in a big group, she participates in lessons and does well. She will occasionally contribute in class and can ask for help when she needs it.

Teacher

It was good to share my feelings with someone whose job is to listen and understand someone’s feelings. It’s a fun place to be creative.

Student

My daughter really enjoys going to see you and looks forward to her weekly sessions. I don’t hear too much about them as I think it is important to her that they are private. She does however, want to recreate the activities at home. I have really appreciated you taking the time to communicate with me and keep me up to date on my daughter’s progress.

Parent

We feel that his attainment and emotional regulation have improved. His Dad spoke very highly of the experience that he had with you and thanked us for the referral to you.

Teacher

My son has settled in very well, has started being more confident and more comfortable speaking up. I believe the sessions with Magda have been an important part of this. I appreciate the termly face-to-face updates that Magda has provided to follow my son’s progress.

Parent

Child in Time is a wonderful organisation. Child in Time provide therapists in my current primary school and we have found the experience to be hugely supportive. The way the therapists are able to support pupils, staff and families is invaluable. I would unreservedly recommend Child in Time to anyone.

Teacher

Karen was wonderful. It’s such a helpful service – our daughter is on the spectrum, so spending an hour talking about the impact on us was truly restorative.

Parent

Empathetic, professional, knowledgeable, personable counselling. Highly recommended on all fronts.

Parent

This was a massive help to me as a parent of a child with recently diagnosed ADHD and autism. The therapist was so easy to talk to. Talking through my concerns and my son’s behaviour, has definitely made a difference to both my understanding and how to help him regulate his emotions better. I’ll definitely be booking again.

Parent