The Lighthouse Foundation

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Registered Charity No: SC031992

Company No: 272208

                       Lynne Kinnison is our Play Therapist

                       If you would like to contact Lynne you can e-mail her at

                       L.Kinnison@lighthouse-foundation.co.uk or call us on 01563 521 343.

Lynne has over 17 years experience in the fields of counselling, therapy and training in the voluntary, statutory and private sectors.  Throughout her career Lynne has been employed by organisations across Glasgow, Renfrewshire and Ayrshire to establish, implement and deliver therapy services specifically tailored to the needs of children and adolescents and currently provides assessments and therapy to adults, adolescents and children aged three and upwards.   Her areas of specialism are Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Trauma, Addiction, Suicide and Self Harm, HIV/AIDS and Bereavement. She also has extensive experience of developing services within residential and secure settings.

Her qualifications include a Diploma in Counselling, University of Strathclyde & Jordonhill Counselling Unit Accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (1993-1995) and a Post Grad Diploma in Non Directive Play Therapy, University of Strathclyde and the Notre Dame Centre, Glasgow.  Accredited by British Association of Play Therapists (2005 – 2008)

Children's Project

Funded by the Lloyds TBS Foundation,  BBC Children In Need,  Big Lottery and The Cattanach Trust.

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We provide assessment and ongoing therapy to children/young people who have lived with a parent/carer or sibling with an addiction.  The project aims to strengthen family relationships and support children affected by parental substance misuse by allowing children the opportunity to express themselves fully and at their own pace with the assurance that they will be understood and accepted.                                   

Children can have difficulty saying in words what they feel or how experiences have affected them.  Play Therapy enables children to express their feelings, explore  relationships, tell about experiences and  wishes.  Play is the natural way that children understand their world, express thoughts, feelings, and develop social skills.  

Through toys and art materials, children can show their inner world through what they choose and how they play.   Role play allows children to re-enact significant and at times traumatic events which have happened during their lives.  The therapist helps the child to make sense of what has happened so that they can develop an emotional language and express themselves more easily. 

To refer a child/young person for assessment please call

01563 521343

We require as much information regarding the child and their presenting issues as possible.  The therapist may contact you if further information is required.  On occasion, the referrer is invited into our premises to discuss the nature of the child’s issues.  The child/young person’s consent must be sought before an appointment will be given.  A child should never be worked with in isolation therefore parents, carers (foster carers) will also be expected to engage in the therapeutic process.

We believe the emotional, physical and psychological well being of the child is paramount.  Children should be afforded the same level of respect and autonomy as the adults who care for them. To ensure a safe, therapeutic space is created; all therapy sessions will remain confidential unless there are concerns for the safety or well being of the child or other children.  Concerns surrounding child welfare, significant harm or child protection will be shared with the appropriate authorities.

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Registered Charity No: SC031992

Company No: 272208

40a Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2DJ

Tel: 01563 521 343