Working with children and adolescents, I recognise that every young person is a unique individual with their own set of experiences, strengths and challenges. I follow their pace and create an environment where they feel safe, accepted and genuinely understood  somewhere they can be themselves without pressure or judgment.

My aim is to build a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers young people to develop self-awareness, build resilience and discover their own strengths. I believe that when a young person feels truly heard, real change becomes possible.

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My Approach

My integrative approach draws on multiple therapeutic frameworks including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, child-centred and attachment-based perspectives all tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each young person. Alongside talking, I use a wide range of creative methods including art, sandtray, play, games, clay work and storytelling. Young people often express themselves most naturally through doing rather than talking, and I always follow their lead.

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I also have extensive experience working with:

Neurodiversity ; including ADHD, autism and other neurodiverse profiles. I understand that neurodiverse young people experience and interact with the world differently, and I tailor my approach to work with their strengths rather than against their differences. Therapy can support neurodiverse young people with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, social difficulties and developing a positive sense of identity.

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Eating difficulties and disordered eating ;I work sensitively and carefully with young people experiencing a difficult relationship with food, eating and their body. This work is always conducted with close attention to the young person's safety and wellbeing, and in close collaboration with parents, GPs and other professionals involved in their care.

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Self-harm; I have significant experience supporting young people who are hurting themselves as a way of coping with overwhelming feelings. I approach this work with compassion and without judgment, helping young people to understand what the self-harm is communicating, develop alternative ways of managing difficult emotions, and build a stronger and safer relationship with themselves.

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Working with Families & Professionals;

I collaborate closely with parents, caregivers and any other professionals involved in the young person's life  including schools, GPs, psychiatrists and social workers. I recognise the importance of a systemic and integrated approach, working as a team to support the young person's growth and wellbeing across all the settings in which they live and learn.

For parents, I offer regular review meetings to discuss progress, share strategies for supporting their child at home, and ensure that the work we do in sessions is reinforced in everyday life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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