Sara Williams


Accredited Play Therapist | Qualified Teacher

Founder of The LifeStage Lab

Sara Williams is an accredited Play Therapist and qualified teacher with over 15 years of experience working with children, young people, and families across the UK, UAE, and online. Originally from Birmingham, UK, she began her career in behaviour management and special   educational needs before qualifying as a Psychology Teacher, Counsellor, and Play Therapist. With a rich and diverse background, Sara has a fierce passion not only for supporting children therapeutically but also for empowering the adults involved in their care.


She firmly believes that when parents and educators are equipped with the right knowledge, tools, and support, they become a powerful force for positive change, nurturing healing, fostering resilience, and fuelling social and emotional development. 

This passion led her to found ‘’The LifeStage Lab’’, where she helps parents and educators integrate psychological and therapeutic principles into everyday practice. She offers 1:1 coaching, workshops, CPD training, and student programs, equipping adults with the confidence and skills to support children's emotional well-being and development. Sara also serves as a consultant with ‘Think Nursery’ Dubai, delivering training and workshops on social-emotional development and navigating challenging behaviour. Sara is currently completing her Master’s in Play Therapy at the University of Chichester, where her research focuses on Play Therapy as a tool for promoting positive behaviour change.


She is absolutely thrilled to be joining PTC and becoming part of a passionate, dedicated team making a meaningful difference in children's lives.


Qualifications

  • MSc in Play Therapy, University of Chichester, UK : 2026 
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy, Leeds Beckett University, UK :2023
  • PGCE in Psychology with Qualified Teacher Status, University of Worcester, UK : 2014
  • BSc in Psychology with Professional Development, Brunel University, UK : 2013


Other Trainings

  • Developmental Trauma Training, Beacon House
  • Makaton Stage 8
  • Advanced Autism Awareness Diploma, International Alliance of Holistic Therapists


Memberships

  • Licensed Member, Play Therapy United Kingdom (PTUK)
  • Licensed Member, Play Therapy International (PTI)
  • Member, International Consortium of Play Therapy Associations (IC-PTA)"