Welcome to HMC Play Therapy

BAPT registered Play Therapist® - Hannah Cracknell MA, BSc, PGCE

Providing a safe space for children to explore their emotions and experiences through play. Every session is a step towards healing and growth. Your child's well-being is my top priority. Let's embark on this journey together.

I am a BAPT registered Play Therapist® with experience working with children and their caregivers in various educational and therapeutic settings. I have a passion for child-centred play therapy and firmly believe that children possess the ability to direct their play and work toward their healing. I offer a creative setting where children can express themselves using toys and creative arts as tools to process their experiences. Through the therapeutic relationship, children discover their abilities and work towards overcoming their difficulties.

My areas of interest include selective/situational mutism, looked after children, special guarduanship (SGOs), domestic abuse, familial relationships and neurodiversity in children.

My approach combines child-centred play therapy skills with evidence-based knowledge in psychology. I have worked with children who have experienced trauma, abuse, exposure to domestic violence, parental separation, loss and bereavement, autism, school attendance issues and low self-esteem. I have experience working in charities and schools.

Qualifications

MA Play Therapy (Distinction) - BAPT accredited

BSc Psychology - BPS accredited

PGCE Primary Education

Professional Memberships and Registrations

British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT) https://www.bapt.info/play-therapy/register/

Hannah holds a valid enhanced DBS registered on the update service and holds valid indemnity insurance cover and is ICO registered.

Level 3 Safeguarding Training - last updated 2025

Paediatric First Aid Trained - St John Ambulance