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Sean Gittins
Children and Adolescent Counsellor & Supervisor
Available for new clients
I use therapeutic play and creative methods to help young people express themselves, strengthen coping skills, and foster awareness, supporting them to overcome life’s challenges.
I specialize in:
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAlmost 2 years on It's Complicated
Note from SeanCurrently open for counselling clients along with supervision in the helping/caring/business professions.
https://seangittins.com/
Usually responds within 24 hours
About me
Originally from Wales in the UK, I trained as a Play Therapist with Play Therapy UK and work from a client-centred, gestalt and humanistic approach. Alongside my therapy practice, I also work as a hospital clown and artist, and I believe passionately in the power of creativity and play to foster authenticity, connection, and well-being.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a teacher in the UK and internationally, with a background in drama and performance. These experiences continue to inform my work, where I aim to create spaces that nurture self-confidence, self-acceptance, and trust while exploring personal, group, and cultural themes.
In addition to traditional talking therapy, I often use creative modalities through play therapy including sand tray and figure work, clay, drawing, and story work. These methods provide children and adolescents with new ways to express themselves, explore challenges, and discover solutions that feel empowering and authentic.
I speak:
English
Location:
Moabit Mitte, Berlin, Germany
Media Gallery
Approach
Treatment Approaches
Art therapyRecommended for those who feel more comfortable expressing emotions through creativity and want to explore their feelings through art rather than talking.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Person-centered approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
✱ Work with Children and Adolescents ✱
With children and adolescents, I create a warm, accepting space where play is the natural language for healing and growth. Using sand trays, clay, drawing, puppetry, and story work, I help young people express themselves, build confidence, and explore challenges in new ways. I often support children with:
➤ Emotional regulation and tantrums
➤ Peer and friendship challenges
➤ Confidence and self-esteem
➤ Anxiety and school-related stress
✱ Client-Centred Philosophy ✱
I believe in supporting clients to discover their own solutions, rather than imposing ideas. My work is rooted in a humanistic, gestalt, and client-centred approach, creating a space where authenticity, curiosity, and play can emerge.
✱ Supervision ✱
I trained at the Centre for Supervision and Training Development in London under Robin Shohet and Joan Wilmot. Their influence inspires me to build connection and remove obstacles to communication—whether in schools, families, or workplaces. My supervision aims to strengthen relationships, promote clarity, and encourage honest reflection.
✱ Work with Adults ✱
When working with adults, I combine client-centred and gestalt principles with openness to creative approaches. My focus is on providing a safe and supportive environment for exploring difficulties, fostering resilience, and helping clients make empowered choices that feel authentic to them.
✱ Creative Modalities ✱
In both child and adult work, creativity is central. Whether through storytelling, art, or play, these methods open pathways for expression that words alone cannot always capture, helping clients discover new perspectives and empowering solutions.
✱ Client Feedback ✱
“Thank you Sean for the incredible support during play therapy sessions with M. He is showing so much more confidence and positivity since you’ve started working with him.”
“Your compassion, attention to detail, and careful support of D — and us as parents — was something we will forever be grateful for.”
Experience
4 years in practiceAlmost 2 years at It's Complicated
Frei Schule Angermünde, Praktikum in Play Therapy
Linden Education, Berlin - Child Counsellor, Play Therapist and Academic and Teen Coach
Berlin Brandenburg International School, Berlin - Play Therapist Intern
Foxfield Primary School, London - Play Therapist Intern
Exam Papers Plus, London - Course Lead, Course Writer, Teacher and Tutor specialising in ages 6-13
Stagecoach - Acting teacher for children aged 5 - 16
Goldsmith’s University, London - Teacher
Education
2025 - Frei Schule Angermünde, Praktikum in Play Therapy
2024-Present - Alexander Technique Centre, Berlin - Teacher Training
2024 - Current - Certificate in Supervision - CSTD (Centre for Supervision and Team Development London)
2024 - 2025 - Diploma in Play Therapy with PTUK, APAC and University of Chichester, UK
2021-2023 - Certificate in Therapeutic Play from PTUK, APAC and Leeds Beckett University, UK.
2014-2016 - Diploma in Theatrical Arts and Drama - L’Ecole Philippe Gaulier, Paris.
2007 - 2008 - Masters in Philosophy, Birkbeck College, London.
2004 - 2007 - BA in Philosophy, University of Bristol, UK.
Selected Workshops in Support of Dramatherapy and Play Therapy:
2023 - Atelier Destro - The World of the Mask
2023 - Dennis McCarthy - Helping Things Fall Apart
2022 - Giovanni Fusetti - Red Nose Intensive
2022 - Giovanni Fusetti - The World of the Bouffon
2021 - Judith Shah - Linklater Voice
2021 - Theo Morin - Voice and Body
2019-2021 - Actor’s Temple, London
Services
Sliding scale starting at €40
Individual Session
€45 (45 minutes)
Supervision
€50 (60 minutes)
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAlmost 2 years on It's Complicated
Note from SeanCurrently open for counselling clients along with supervision in the helping/caring/business professions.
https://seangittins.com/
Usually responds within 24 hours
Next available: Oct 3