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Mayumi Komuro
Faculty
Japan
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Assistant Course Director Japan

I’m Mayumi Komuro — a certified play therapist, supervisor, and assistant course director passionate about supporting children through creativity and play. Based in Tokyo, I’ve spent more than a decade working in educational, medical, and welfare settings before opening my own private practice in 2024. My work is grounded in the belief that play and creativity are powerful pathways for healing, growth, and self-expression.

My background in fine arts continues to shape how I see the therapeutic process — as a space for exploration, imagination, and self-discovery. When I’m not in the playroom or teaching, you’ll find me making small trips inside and outside of Japan to look for inspiration and refreshment.
 
One thing you’ll never catch me without: a cup of coffee
 
My favourite play therapy medium is: sandtray
Education
  • Certified Play Therapist and Supervisor
  • Assistant Course Director in Play and Creative Arts Therapy
  • Certified Public Psychologist (Japan)
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Fine Arts
  • Over 12 years of experience supporting children across educational, medical, and welfare contexts
  • Founder of a private play therapy practice in Tokyo, Japan
Awards and Honors
Areas of Expertise
I’m passionate about integrating creativity into therapeutic work. I strongly believe use of play and expressive arts can help children process emotions, develop resilience, and build stronger relationships. My experience spans individual therapy, supervision, and training, and I’m dedicated to advancing the field of play therapy in Japan by making it more widely understood, accessible, and valued within both clinical and educational systems.
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