Ashleigh Murray – PsyPlay and Creative Arts Therapist – London

Ashleigh Murray – PsyPlay and Creative Arts Therapist – London

Ashleigh Murray – PsyPlay and Creative Arts Therapist – London brings a child‑centred, creative approach to Harwood Child Psychology. She is an accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Moreover, she specialises in working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health needs. Over many years, she partnered with CAMHS and social services to develop therapeutic programmes for families affected by domestic violence. Consequently, she offers both trauma‑informed insight and genuine warmth to every session.

Furthermore, Ashleigh excels at supporting children who experienced early‑life trauma. She spent years delivering therapy directly in school settings, helping young people manage stressful school experiences. In addition, she integrates Developmental, Individual‑difference, Relationship‑based (DIR) Floortime approaches to foster emotional regulation and social connection. Therefore, her practice combines play, art, movement, and music to engage clients and build resilience. Meanwhile, she continually updates her skills through specialised training in Non‑Violent Resistance Parenting, Parent‑Child Attachment Play, and Therapeutic Life Story Work.

Services

• Play Therapy Sessions
  Uses play as a medium for children to express feelings and explore experiences safely.

• Creative Arts Therapy
  Incorporates drawing, painting, collage, music, and movement to support emotional processing.

• DIR Floortime Interventions
  Delivers Developmental, Individual‑difference, Relationship‑based therapy to enhance social‑emotional growth.

• Trauma‑Focused Work
  Applies Therapeutic Life Story Work to help children make sense of early adverse experiences.

• Parent‑Child Attachment Play
  Guides families in structured play to strengthen bonds and improve communication.

• Non‑Violent Resistance Parenting Support
  Coaches caregivers in strategies to manage challenging behaviour collaboratively and compassionately.

• School‑Based Consultations
  Advises educators on adapting classroom environments and routines to reduce stress.

• Multisensory Play Techniques
  Employs sand trays, sensory toys, and creative props to meet diverse neurodevelopmental needs.

Additional Information

Harwood’s therapy rooms feature an extensive range of art supplies, musical props, sensory resources, and floor mats, which creates a welcoming and engaging environment. Consequently, children feel free to explore and express themselves through multiple creative outlets. Furthermore, Ashleigh offers both in‑person sessions at Harwood’s London clinics and secure remote consultations for families with busy schedules or health concerns.

Each week, Ashleigh participates in multidisciplinary case‑review meetings alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. Therefore, every care plan benefits from collective expertise and the latest best practices. Moreover, she contributes to community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support and emotional regulation. These events empower caregivers with practical tools and build supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls.

Throughout her work, Ashleigh emphasises active collaboration with families. She provides clear feedback and actionable strategies at every step. In addition, her playful, empathetic style often brings laughter and creativity into the therapeutic process. As a result, children and parents alike report feeling understood, empowered, and hopeful.

We invite you to book an initial consultation with Ashleigh Murray – PsyPlay and Creative Arts Therapist – London at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her specialist expertise in play and creative arts therapy guide your child toward resilience, confidence, and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by arranging a personalised therapeutic pathway.