I work psychotherapeutically and creatively to improve emotional well-being, using an integrative model that is psychodynamic and person-centred, drawing on neuroscience and attachment theory.
Qualifications:
MA Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education, University of East London)
Advanced Diploma in Counselling
Post-Graduate Certificate in the Therapeutic Arts (Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education, University of East London)
BA (Hons) Degree
Additional training:
Therapeutic Conversations to Change Children’s Lives (The Child Centre for Mental Health, London - CCMH)
Helping Children with Traumatic Life Transitions, Losses and Separations (CCMH)
Working with Children and Young People who have Experienced Sexual or Physical Abuse (CCMH)
CBT Techniques with Children and Teenagers (CCMH)
Suicide and self-harm: working safely and ethically with clients at risk (BACP)
The Body and Social Media - Susie Orbach (GCS)
Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step‐by‐Step Procedures for Healing Traumatic Wounds and Alleviating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, and More (PESI)
Revolutionising Trauma Treatment - Babette Rothschild (PESI)
Putting Polyvagal Theory Into Practice - Deb Dana (PESI)
From Cradle to Kitchen: Attachments, Relationships & Food - Linda Cundy (GCS)
The Body Keeps the Score - Trauma Healing Through the Senses with Bessel van del Kolk (PESI)
ADHD, Autism and Trauma (PESI)
(COVID-19 UPDATE: I am offering both face-to-face and on-line sessions.)
PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING
How Can I Help You?
I currently offer individual psychotherapy and counselling sessions for children, young people and adults,
services for schools and colleges and parent support sessions.
I am fully insured and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred).
I have an enhanced DBS and receive regular clinical supervision in line with BACP guidelines.
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Adult Counselling
You may be going through a particular difficulty at the moment and the safe, non-judgemental, empathic support of a counsellor could help you explore what is happening in your life, so that some insight may emerge to enrich your future. Or perhaps you would simply like the opportunity to know yourself better and find greater fulfilment.
Child Psychotherapy &Counselling
I can help children with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, anger, ASD, ADHD, OCD, separation issues, bereavement, moving home and sleeping difficulties. I like to use creative media, such as drawing, sand trays, puppets,, movement, drama and clay, in a fun and playful way. I also offer parent support sessions.
ADOLESCENT Psychotherapy & Counselling
Using a person-centred, attachment model, I help my young clients regulate their feelings, shifting to a better mental state, building self-awareness, self-confidence and resilience. From difficult experiences, such as bullying and parental separation, to overwhelming issues, such as depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
