Oksana
Oksana is a Certified Play Therapist registered with the Play and Creative Arts therapy professional standards authority. Oksana specializes in child-centred, holistic therapeutic intervention for children aged 4-12 years old. She holds a MSc in Psychology and Well-being from DCU and a PGDip in Practice-Based Play Therapy from Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC); University of Chichester. Oksana is a registered member of Play Therapy Ireland (PTIRL), Graduate member of Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) andfully insured with PPS (Psychologists Protection Society).
Her approach is deeply rooted in Jungian and Axline’s methods, integrating creative
techniques such as art and craft, sand play, symbols, music, puppetry, messy play, and guided
creative visualization. She believes that play is a child’s natural language of expression,
offering a safe, non-verbal way for children to process emotions, build resilience, and
develop essential coping strategies.
Oksana has extensive experience working in Irish primary school settings supporting children
facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, communication and behavioural
difficulties, low-self-esteem and emotional regulation, bereavement and loss, attachment
issues and learning differences, trauma and dealing with parental separation. Her approach is
child-centred, empathetic, and tailored to each individual's unique needs. She creates a safe
and nurturing environment where children feel empowered to explore and express their
emotions freely.
Through Play therapy, she helps children navigate emotional challenges and thrive both
socially and emotionally.
Oksana is multilingual and can offer Play therapy sessions in English, Latvian and Russian.
Play therapy /Sand play / Counselling/ Psychotherapy
12A Duleek Business Park, 3rd Avenue, Duleek, Co. Meath, A92 TPX9