Clear Sky
Formed in 2010, we are leaders in Play & Creative Arts Therapy.
We work with schools across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties supporting children with Play & Creative Arts Therapy, we provide training for professionals and we support school staff with training.
Our online learning platform The Institute for Play and Attachment has members across the UK and beyond.
Our Mission
The relief of mental health difficulties for children by providing therapeutic services to children aged 3-18 and providing support and education for families and professionals working with children.
Clear Sky is dedicated to providing children with age appropriate and creative support at the time when they are still learning about life through their experiences and working out how to become the best version of themselves. We believe in the Power of Play to transform young lives.
Meet the Team
Our amazing team comprises of our dedicated head office staff and our therapeutic team who are based across Oxfordshire and beyond!
Just click on their picture to find out more about any team member.
Clear Sky is a Member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such we are bound by its ethical framework and guidelines for good practice, as well as being subject to its professional conduct procedures.
Anna Hodgson
Position - Captain of Clear Sky
I am passionate about giving children the opportunity to live happy and fulfilling lives. I am delighted to be a part of helping Clear Sky to achieve their vision.
Becky Hill
Position - Head of Therapeutic Thinking
I am passionate about providing children with the right support to enable them to reach their full potential.
Jess Haynes
Position - The Play Maker
I love being part of Clear Sky and helping to contribute to the amazing work our team do!
Stephanie Treadwell
Position - The Ringmaster
I am delighted to play a small part in helping this amazing charity to achieve their aims.
Decca Warrington
Position - Playground Monitor / Play Therapist
It is very exciting to bring my skills to be part of the Clear Sky team, working alongside people committed to wanting the best for all children.
Our Therapy Team
Our amazing therapeutic team are all qualified in Play Therapy, Dramatherapy, Art Therapy, Dance & Movement Psychotherapy or Counselling and Child Psychotherapy.
Our therapists are highly experienced and work tirelessly to meet the needs of children through the delivery of our therapeutic services.
Our Board of Trustees
We are supported by a dedicated and dynamic board of trustees who oversee the strategy, governance and implementation of our Charitable Objectives.
We are looking for new trustees to join our board. To find out more please read our Trustees Information Pack and get in touch!
Maurice Dixon
Position - Chair
Maurice is a secondary school Vice Principal. He started his career as a music teacher in London before moving to schools in Reading and Oxford.
Tizzy Burnell
Position - Trustee
Tizzy is a qualified Human Resources professional, and has held senior Board and operational positions in a number of blue-chip companies during her career. Now retired she volunteers locally for the National Trust.
Graham Cooper
Position - Treasurer
Graham found out about the great work that Clear Sky was doing with children who are having difficulties coping with life. He was keen to provide support, particularly in helping Clear Sky achieve its aims for a strong, sustainable financial footing.
Martyn Cooper
Position - Trustee
Martyn works with Samaritans, Sue Ryder and as a performer both in clowning and with music. He has recently started his PhD looking at introducing therapeutic clowning into adult cancer clinical settings.
Prerana Parikh
Position - Trustee
Prerana is a pharmacist with over 30 years experience in the community and NHS sectors. She is particularly interested in innovative ways in which we can help children and young adults.
About us
Our story
Clear Sky was set up in 2010 by Sophia Giblin, who wanted to support children and young people who had experienced trauma.
Sophia was inspired to set up the charity after losing her Mum at a young age and experiencing first-hand what it’s like to go through early life trauma without professional support.
Clear Sky started out as a small children’s foundation, with just two therapists delivering Play Therapy sessions out of two mobile play buses. Clear Sky has grown to a well-established children’s charity with a team of over 20 qualified therapists and course facilitators and an active head office team. The charity delivers frontline Play & Creative Arts Therapy services, training and support for children, their families, professionals and school staff.
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“Clear Sky plays such an important role in society and fills a gap that many children who’ve experienced trauma fall through. Millions of children are struggling with their mental health and lack of access to professional therapeutic services. The charity provides all important help to children at the time they need it most – when their brains are still developing and neural pathways are being set for the future. It’s absolutely crucial that we intervene early and give age appropriate support when children need it.”
Sophia Giblin
Our Rainbow Values
We are a
mindful team
We let every
child shine
We create
safe spaces
We are
playful
We never,
ever give up
Our results
Our results are impressive and transform young lives
%
success rate for children who have seen a Clear Sky therapist
%
decrease in hyperactivity
%
rise in emotional wellbeing
%
reduction in peer difficulties
News & Events
Two more Oxfordshire schools mark a 10-year Clear Sky milestone!
Clear Sky's Charity Director Anna Hodgson was delighted to visit two more of our loyal schools to mark the anniversary of a 10 year ... Read more »
Suicide Bereavement
Our charity credentials
