Ruth Cadman

Ruth is a certified play and creative arts therapist, working both one-to-one and with groups of children and young people through private referrals as well as commissioned work (for example from schools or charities) in the Oxfordshire area.
Originally qualified as an Early Years and KS1 teacher, over the course of her career she has worked extensively with children and young people who struggle both with learning needs and social and emotional difficulties. She passionately believes in being an advocate for those children and young people she works with, helping them get their needs identified and heard. She trained as a play and creative arts therapist, following a period as a nurture support teacher, because she wanted to dedicate more time to helping individuals effect change in their lives.
Also qualified as a Reading Recovery teacher, coupled with her own diagnosis of dyslexia, she has developed a deep understanding of the emotional needs of children with specific learning difficulties and those who identify as neurodivergent.
More recently she has undertaken additional training to become a ‘Heart-to-Heart’ and ‘Parent and Child Attachment Play’ practitioner, running sessions with parent and child to strengthen attachment relationships within families. She has also supported many children through loss and bereavement.
She is known to be an avid reader of everything and anything – currently on the subject of supporting individuals through trauma. In her personal life she is often to be found enjoying outdoor life with her family.
Ruth is very happy to have a no obligation initial chat with you to see how your young person’s needs might best be met.

• Organisation: PTUK
• Membership Number: 201701955
• Town: Witney
• County: Oxfordshire
• Country: United Kingdom

Qualification: Certified Play Therapist