Play for Hope Therapy is run by Julia Aliaj. Julia is a BAPT (British Association of Play Therapists) approved and registered play therapist, with a MA from Roehampton university in play therapy and an undergraduate BSc in Psychology. As a member of BAPT Julia is required to see a Play Therapy Supervisor on a regular basis, and also to undertake regular CPD courses.  Julia has full Public
Liability Insurance.

Julia has experience of praticing in schools, nurseries, clients' homes and working on behalf of national charities. She aims to put the child and their families needs at the forefront of her work and creates individual packages which are specific to each client.

Julia has extensive experience of working with families in crisis and was drawn to play therapy whilst working with children with terminal illness and their families. It was inspiring to witness the play of these children and demonstrated to her just how much a child can express themselves through play. Julia has also worked with familes at Great Ormond Street Hospital