Therapeutic Approach
I offer a warm, friendly, compassionate and non-judgemental approach, and work collaboratively, with children and their parents.
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I create a welcoming and safe space and will build a trusting relationship with your child through getting to know them and responding to their unique interests and preferences. The therapeutic space we create provides an opportunity to explore and make sense of experiences in developmentally appropriate and paced ways. To support this, I offer a range of creative arts and play resources which can be used to communicate difficulties, expanding beyond the constraints of language, so that inner conflicts can be expressed, witnessed, and understood.
As an integrative therapist, I draw upon non-directive play-based therapy, humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT approaches, grounded in a core understanding of attachment. I have a specialist interest in nature-based therapeutic approaches, inspired by my time working as a Forest School Leader in local schools, and may suggest outdoor sessions for your child.
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Presentations
I have experience of working with a broad range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, eco- and climate anxiety, self-harm and disordered eating. I am experienced working with children and young people with neurodiversity.
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For Parents
Parenting is an immensely rewarding journey, and at times, can also be an emotionally tough experience, especially during adolescence. When children and teens are going through tricky times, some parents find it helpful to have their own sessions: a safe space and time away to reflect on and process what is happening. Sessions can support you to look after yourself, tending to the emotional impact on you, as well as thinking about how to support your teen and family.
Sessions are usually offered as a walk-and-talk format.
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Sessions and Fees
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Sessions are typically weekly, for 40-50 minutes depending on age.
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Cost per session: £70
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Before booking, please contact me for a free 20 minute consultation.
