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Can We Play Now? by Nadja Julia Rolli

Can We Play Now?

The Meaning of Play Throughout Lifetime Development

Nadja Julia Rolli — Karnac Books, 2026

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Welcome to PASST, a highly experienced and compassionate Psychotherapy and Counselling practice located in London. PASST specialises in providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties. The goal is to empower clients and improve overall well-being by offering a holistic and engaging approach to therapy.

PASST is owned and run by qualified child and adolescent psychotherapist, psychomotor therapist, EMDR therapist, author, and creator of the Play Development Paradigm (PDP), Nadja Julia Rolli.

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Psychotherapy and Counselling Services

I specialise in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, and self-esteem concerns. The work with parents and caregivers is an integral part of the therapy to provide support and guidance in managing challenging behaviours and improving family relationships. I also offer psychotherapy for adults who have experienced trauma and are suffering from PTSD.

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Therapeutic Approach

The therapeutic approach is grounded in the principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, sand play therapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, EMDR and the Play Development Paradigm (PDP). Using these evidence-based approaches, I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Each therapeutic approach is tailored to the unique needs and preferences of the client to help them develop a greater sense of self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience. Clients can explore and express their feelings through creative and expressive techniques in a safe and supportive environment.

If you are further interested in the Play Development Paradigm (PDP), please download the framework for free at the bottom of this page.

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Collaborative and Empowering Experience

I believe therapy should be a collaborative and empowering experience where clients are encouraged to take an active role in their healing journey. My role is to provide a compassionate and empathic space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach helps clients overcome challenges and empowers them to build resilience and develop new skills to thrive.

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Expressive Arts-Based Clinical Supervision

I also deliver clinical supervision, utilising expressive arts methods in supervision. As a clinical supervisor, I provide support, guidance, and mentorship to other therapists in the field, helping them develop their clinical skills and approaches. By using expressive arts methods in supervision, I encourage other therapists to explore their own emotions, thoughts, and experiences safely and creatively. This approach supports the development of their clinical skills and promotes self-awareness and self-care. I am committed to providing a supportive and collaborative supervisory experience to help clients become confident and effective therapists.

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Antonia Etim
9 months ago
After being let down from the government bodies which were supposed to support us we were very fortunate to meet Nadja, a kind compassionate therapist who always had my son’s best interest at heart. Having a neurodivergent child is not easy to understand, and I was grateful to Nadja who helped me understand and navigate without making me feel inadequate and a “bad parent” unlike the various schools he attended, Nadja always challenged their assessment and was the only strength I had that I was not alone and there would be light. Her consistent work and care has borne fruit and I am saddened that her work with us has come to an end and am grateful that another child will benefit from her work as she is not just a therapist, but has a true vocation and I am very glad she came into our lives.
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S F
1 year ago
Nadja has worked with my 5-year-old son over the last five months, and it has been incredible to watch his growth and transformation. Nadja is humorous, tender, and compassionate. She engaged with my son since the very first session.

Drawing from her vast experience, Nadja provided insights into the developmental support my son needed at this stage and how to help him grow. She also worked with us and his teachers, offering tips on the best ways to support his development and providing us with reassurance as parents.

Nadja is excellent at explaining concepts and processes in plain language, making it easier for us to understand his progress and need. We are so appreciative for all the work and support from Nadja, and would definitely recommend her for anyone who is looking for play therapy!
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kim vernal
2 years ago
A brilliant child psychotherapist, whose services I would not hesitate to recommend.
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J G
2 years ago
It was amazing to see our 8 year old gain confidence and learn to be present and aware of his body after the play therapy sessions. He can now stand for himself and express his feelings to us. Nadja made him feel at ease after the very first session and it was one of his favourite activity. Thank you!
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colleen connors
2 years ago
Nadja worked with my daughter for about 18 months to help process trauma and improve other developmental goals. My daughter was having difficulty processing her emotions in a healthy way. We had moved countries, schools and had many other changes and my daughter needed help to navigate this transition. Nadja was absolutely wonderful in not only working with my daughter through this difficult period but also reassuring me that many of the things that were happening were part of a natural process. With Nadja's help we made a few really important switches like my daughters school. She is now ready to tackle the world. I can't thank Nadja enough for providing the therapy and stability that was needed. I absolutely recommend her!
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Verele Vorstman
2 years ago
Nadja is a delightful, warm and very capable therapist. She helped my son with his adoption/attachment issues in such a loving and heart warming way. I can say this as a professional myself, which makes me a critical customer. My son was counting down the days until he could go see her again for play therapy. His healing has been so moving and also very fast. Nadja offers support outside the sessions too, with extra tips and reading. Highly recommend.
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Priscila McCalley
2 years ago
Nadja has been an invaluable resource for our family. She is very knowledgeable, able to spot developmental snags in our 5 year old daughter within the first session. She quickly built a relationship with our daughter who adores her and our daughter has clearly benefitted from her time in therapy. Nadja has also been a terrific resource for us parents, providing good advice and resources. She is very generous with her time and expertise. Thanks for everything Nadja!
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amparo martinez-russotto
3 years ago
Nadja has been an invaluable support for our family. Her compassion, insight and sense of humour helped us navigate some tricky times with our child, who benefitted enormously from sessions with Nadja. I could not recommend her more highly to anyone looking for support and help.

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