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Out of the Woods - Our story

Kerra Hancock and Carol Whibley trained together as play therapists in Cornwall with PTUK. Since qualifying, they have recognised a need in Cornwall for families to be able to access good quality therapy with qualified practitioners.

The county of Cornwall lacked a register of therapists and child psychotherapists who work specifically with children and young people, and they felt, by forming a Community Interest Company they could develop a point of contact for anyone wanting to find out more about therapy, find a therapist and to access funding, subsidised sessions or projects. Kerra is Executive Director of Out of the Woods and Certified Play Therapists and Debbie Priest and Jay-Anne Vogue are our Non-Executive Director.

Children's emotional health is at the heart of the company's ethos.

Registrations and Accreditations

Kerra Hancock is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which is also accredited by the PSA.

PSA accredited register - Play Therapy UK member PTUK  - Play Therapy UK member APAC BACP members

Kerra Hancock
Kerra Hancock

Kerra Hancock

Executive Director and play & creative arts therapist
Carol Whibley
Carol Whibley

Carol Whibley

Play & creative arts therapist
Charlotte Stroud
Charlotte Stroud

Charlotte Stroud

Administrator
Sarah Foster
Sarah Foster

Sarah Foster

Play & Creative Arts Therapist
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Child Therapist
Becky Johnson
Becky Johnson

Becky Johnson

Art Psycotherapist

Read our Reviews

"The therapist seemed to understand my child’s personality and best way to work with him. She gained information ahead of starting work. She was consistent and punctual every week. The one week she couldn’t do, she gave me advance warning. From what my child explains it sounds like a range of activities were done with him to keep it varied. He felt like he could offload and talk to her. It didn’t take long for him to build up that relationship which is unusual for him. If I emailed the therapist with an update or a ‘heads up’ about something happening for my child, she would respond promptly and incorporate it into the next session. "

Parent

Kirsty was great at keeping in touch and arranging what she needed from us for each session. Our young person quickly developed a rapport with her and found the sessions valuable.
Kirsty went over and above in her role to support him for which we are so grateful. We could not have asked for more support and would highly recommend Kirsty.

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