Nurture:
Therapy & Family Wellness
Meet the Team
Licensed Child and Family Therapist
Nicola Jefferson
Nicola supports children, young people and their families, drawing on extensive experience working directly with vulnerable children across the public and private sectors, including Children's Social Care.
With a background as a children's Social Worker, her primary work is as a Play and Creative Arts Therapist, working collaboratively with children and young people through creative approaches to help them express and make sense of their experiences. She integrates Play Therapy and the Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI) model to support regulation, relationships and recovery following trauma.
If you're feeling worried or unsure, she offers a calm, compassionate space to help make sense of things and consider next steps together.
- BA (hons) Social Work
- Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy
- Level 6 Relational Play and Creative Therapy with Young People
- Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI) and Just Right State (JRS) Programme
Matt Kilham
Matt supports children, young people and their parents/carers, drawing on extensive experience from schools, residential settings and Children’s Social Care.
He uses attachment tools to understand a child’s needs. Matt combines Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI), the Just Right State (JRS) programme and video-based interventions to support regulation, relationships and recovery after trauma.
Matt is also trained in Rebound Therapy which supports regulation, and therapeutic exercise for children with additional needs. He has a keen interest in supporting relationships where there is autism, including those who present with autistic traits.
If you’re feeling worried or stuck, he offers a calm, compassionate space to work out next steps together.
- MSc in Attachment Studies
- Diploma in Autism
- Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI) and Just Right State (JRS) Programme
- Child Attachment and Play Assessment (reliable coder)
- Rebound Therapy
Emma Halls
Emma works alongside children, young people and families, supporting them through some of life’s most challenging moments. She has extensive experience helping families in crisis, supporting young victims of crime and working with the most vulnerable families.
Her professional background includes managing the Milton Keynes City Council commissioned Parenting Service, working within the Thames Valley Police Young Victims Service, and working as a self-employed Child and Family Wellbeing Consultant. Alongside this, Emma also has experience in music management, bringing creativity and a unique perspective to her work with young people.
Emma’s passion lies in offering a safe space for children and parents/carers to express themselves, learn new skills and feel empowered to grow both as individuals and as a family. Her approach is warm, compassionate and non-judgmental. She can’t wait to hear from you!
- BA (hons) in Music Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play
- Level 3 OU Understanding Children
- The Nurture Programme
- PAACE Recovery Toolkit
- Protective Behaviours
