Ashlea Barnard

Relief Facilitator

I’m a Heart Matters Facilitator, based in Rondebosch Cape Town. My love and passion for children lead me to complete a Masters Degree in Play Therapy and work in Schools and Private Practice since 2003. I’m a mom to 3 young children, which has helped me develop a profound understanding of parenting and thus a more empathic therapist. I believe a high EQ is a better predictor of future success and happiness than IQ and enables children to self regulate reactions to emotions, helping friendships, behaviour, learning, independence and managing stress. I feel privileged to foster these in the children I facilitate.