Samantha Boyle

Samantha Boyle

BAPT Registered Play Therapist (MA), MBACP (Accredited)

CPRT | DDP (L1) | VIG | Art Therapist

I am a BAPT-registered Play Therapist and an accredited member of BACP (MBACP-Accred), having completed the additional examinations and professional criteria required for accreditation. My practice is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches that support children, young people and adults who may find it difficult to express their experiences through traditional talking therapies.

I have extensive experience working with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and neurodevelopmental needs, including trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, ASD, bereavement, anxiety, and challenges in family or school relationships. My approach is relational, trauma-informed and neuroaffirming, offering a safe, attuned and creative space where clients can explore their inner world through play, art, sensory work and symbol-based processes.

Alongside individual therapy, I provide specialist support for parents, carers and families. I offer Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), DDP-informed parenting support, Video Interactive Guidance (VIG), therapeutic family group work and school consultations. My aim is to strengthen connection, develop co-regulation, and build emotional understanding within families and educational settings. I believe that collaborative working is essential, and partnership with parents, carers and schools is at the heart of every positive therapeutic outcome.

Training & Professional Qualifications

BAPT Registered Play Therapist (MA)

MBACP (Accredited)

Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) trained

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) – Level 1

Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) trained

Art Therapy training and integration within practice

I am deeply passionate about supporting children and families to feel understood, empowered and connected, and I work with warmth, curiosity and compassion to create meaningful change

My private practice is based within the Wellbeing Centre in Teddington. Following an initial free consultation call to determine whether the intervention and therapist are a good fit, we arrange an intake meeting where a full assessment is completed. Therapy begins with an initial block of six sessions, which functions as an assessment period, followed by a review meeting to agree the next steps. Ongoing work typically continues in further blocks of 6–12 weekly sessions, with regular reviews to monitor progress. I work holistically and collaboratively, and with consent I liaise closely with parents, carers and schools to ensure consistency, reliability and a joined-up approach around the child.