Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies

03/09/2026

The Lindsay Clancy trial in the US and this devastating story and harrowing detail unfolding at this time is the focus of discussion across many social media platforms, friends groups, professional discussions and news outlets, and raises arguments and many questions around what supports are available to parents- Mums and Dads who are really struggling in the peri- natal period, or with experiences following a birth even further back, and do not know where to turn.

If you have been affected by this tragic story; or you are feeling anxious, in low mood or carrying difficult feelings, overwhelm, trauma or stress following your baby's birth; troubled by experiences associated during the birth or post natal period- or even from some time ago- we can offer help and support.

Sessions with an empathic, interested, warm, responsive and caring person who not only listens to you but helps you to get back on track and support your needs appropriately toward improved mental health and wellbeing- are available at this time for parents and carers at our base in Ladyburn Business Centre in Pottery Street Greenock.

All sessions are one to one, in person, and conducted by a trained qualified experienced professional, as we ensure confidentiality, and provide a safe space where you feel comfortable and supported to share the most difficult feelings and experiences.

If we are not the correct fit for your unique needs as with all of our services we will continue to support and stay by your side as we help signpost and advocate on your behalf to another appropriate intervention.

For more information, to make a referral or a self referral-
Call: 01475 339019 or email: [email protected]

Sandra Boyle
Founder
Mind Mosaic Child and Family Therapies

Reg Charity: SC049103

02/09/2026

September is su***de prevention month and many organisations, individuals and charities that are part of our very caring community across Inverclyde and beyond will raise awareness of where help and support can be accessed so that no one should ever feel alone or feel they have nowhere to go when troubled, disheartened, or affected by life challenges and despair.

At Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies we work with people every day who feel a sense of loneliness or loss of hope- children, teens, young adults, parents and carers, and we work very hard and as long as it takes with each one of them- and often with some of their wider family too- on the deeper issues that lie behind why they feel as they do and on the very reasons that brought them to us until they feel better again and ready to enjoy life.

A 5 day a week service including evenings and we deliver these services 50 weeks a year.

Qualified, experienced and highly trained staff- who receive clinical Supervision of their work; are indemnity insured and registered by BAPT, PTUK, BACP and the Professional Standards Authority - adhering to an ethical basis and guideline- reassurance to the public that the professional who works with you and or your child is trained and equipped to understand, manage, and assess level of referral and complexity of the issue presenting.

For info: call 01475 339019
E Mail: [email protected]
Self referrals accepted
Check in appointments-no wait time

25/08/2026

Detailed clear explanation - always necessary when contracting with practitioners who work with often complex referrals and have the appropriate training skill and qualifications to work safely and effectively with the contents of children and young people's minds....

Why BAPT Registration Matters: Core Competencies

Play may look simple.

Therapeutic play is anything but.

Behind the playroom door, a Play Therapist is drawing upon specialist knowledge, clinical judgement, therapeutic skills and an understanding of child development to respond appropriately to each individual child.

Competent practice involves much more than providing toys and allowing a child to play. It requires therapists to integrate their understanding of areas such as child development, attachment and relationships, therapeutic processes, communication, assessment, safeguarding and the therapeutic use of play and creative media.

It also requires the ability to:

• Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship
• Understand and respond to verbal and non-verbal communication
• Observe and reflect upon themes and processes within play
• Make thoughtful clinical decisions
• Adapt practice to the developmental needs of individual children
• Work effectively with parents, carers and wider professional networks
• Recognise the limits of professional competence and seek support when needed
• Reflect upon and continually develop professional practice

Core competencies provide an important benchmark for what specialist Play Therapy practice requires.

For parents, carers, schools and commissioners, BAPT registration offers reassurance that the person behind the title has demonstrated the professional capabilities expected within the profession.

Because therapeutic play is skilled work, and children deserve appropriately trained and competent practitioners.

21/08/2026

Heartfelt thanks to the Inverclyde Community Food Network today for a very kind and helpful donation of food that has been a great help to children and parents visiting our base at Ladyburn Business Centre in the East End of Greenock this morning
Very much appreciated!❤️

21/08/2026

Our summer activity group for neurodivergent children was a big hit for kids and staff alike!!
We had sensory friendly activities with sensory room exploration, soft play and movement with obstacle courses,music making, arts and crafts, messy edible play, Lego, story time adventures, ending our summer holidays with an interactive movie day
Thanks to funding from the Newark Trust Community Spaces Fund for helping us to add a sensory room to our premises and The National Lottery Fairer Life Chances Fund providing funding for our wider work on our new family wellbeing & mental health service enabling us to add play based groups for neurodivergent children and young people affected by disability to our services.
We hope you are enjoying being back at school and watch this space for new group work coming soon.

( Photo consents in place)

20/08/2026

All of our love and huge thanks to our two wonderful Volunteers- Marie Govan and Lorna Cockburn for raising £950 for Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies at a recent Highland Fling Bungee Swing!
We are so grateful to the efforts of the ladies and their families and friends that help to sustain our charity and for their support for the mental health and wellbeing of children and families in Inverclyde❤️❤️

14/08/2026

The Lindsay Clancy trial in the US and this devastating story and harrowing detail unfolding at this time is the focus of discussion across many social media platforms, friends groups, professional discussions and news outlets, and raises arguments and many questions around what supports are available to parents- Mums and Dads who are really struggling in the peri- natal period, or with experiences following a birth even further back, and do not know where to turn.

If you have been affected by this tragic story; or you are feeling anxious, in low mood or carrying difficult feelings, overwhelm, trauma or stress following your baby's birth; troubled by experiences associated during the birth or post natal period- or even from some time ago- we can offer help and support.

Sessions with an empathic, interested, warm, responsive and caring person who not only listens to you but helps you to get back on track and support your needs appropriately toward improved mental health and wellbeing- are available at this time for parents and carers at our base in Ladyburn Business Centre in Pottery Street Greenock.

All sessions are one to one, in person, and conducted by a trained qualified experienced professional, as we ensure confidentiality, and provide a safe space where you feel comfortable and supported to share the most difficult feelings and experiences.
For more information, to make a referral or a self referral-
Call: 01475 339019 or email: [email protected]

13/08/2026

Good information for children, families, schools and organisations.
At our base in Ladyburn Business Centre Mind Mosaic Child & Family Therapies- we have 5 fully qualified and Registered Play Therapists; 2 BAPT Approved Clinical Supervisors; and 2 Post Graduate Students from the Msc in Play Therapy(BAPT) Queen Margaret University....

Why BAPT Registration Matters: Professional Practice Standards

BAPT Registered Play Therapists® work within clearly defined Professional Practice Standards, helping to ensure consistency, accountability and high-quality therapeutic practice with children and young people.

These standards underpin important areas of practice including:

• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Working within the limits of professional competence
• Engaging in regular clinical supervision
• Undertaking continuing professional development
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate records
• Managing confidentiality and information responsibly
• Recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Working ethically with parents, carers and other professionals
• Reflecting on practice and responding appropriately when difficulties arise

For children, families, schools and organisations commissioning Play Therapy, professional registration provides an important level of reassurance.

It means that a therapist is not practising in isolation. They are part of a professional community with established expectations about how safe, ethical and competent practice should look.

BAPT registration represents an ongoing professional commitment, not simply a qualification gained at the beginning of a career.

Because when we are entrusted with the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, professional standards matter.

11/08/2026

Why does BAPT registration matter?

Being a BAPT Registered Play Therapist® is more than a title.

Registration with the British Association of Play Therapists reflects a commitment to professional standards, ethical practice and the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

BAPT Registered Play Therapists® have completed recognised postgraduate-level professional training and are required to work within BAPT’s ethical and professional standards. They undertake regular clinical supervision, maintain appropriate professional insurance and commit to ongoing professional development.

Registration also provides professional accountability, with established standards of conduct and processes for addressing concerns about a registered practitioner.

This is particularly important because “Play Therapist” is not currently a statutorily protected title in the UK. The title alone therefore does not necessarily tell families or commissioners what training, experience or professional accountability sits behind it.

When choosing a Play Therapist, it is important to ask:

• What professional training have you completed?
• Are you registered with a recognised professional body?
• Do you receive regular clinical supervision?
• Are you appropriately insured?
• What ethical and professional standards are you accountable to?

Choosing a BAPT Registered Play Therapist® provides families and commissioners with a clear professional benchmark.

Children deserve therapeutic support that is compassionate, competent, ethical and accountable.

07/08/2026

As we celebrate British Play Therapy Week, we honour DR Garry L. Landreth and his enduring contribution to our understanding of children and play.

Dr. Landreth reminds us that play therapy connects with the natural way children learn about themselves and their relationships. Through play, children explore emotions, develop understanding, practise new ways of being and make sense of the world around them within a safe and supportive relationship.

By honouring play as a child’s natural medium of communication and learning, play therapists create opportunities for children to discover their strengths, build resilience and grow with confidence.

His legacy continues to inspire us to trust in the wisdom of the child and the transformative power of play.

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