I offer psychotherapy and counselling for children and adults.
Children
My approach to working with children is gentle, sensitive, and always guided by the child. I prioritise building a safe ‘holding’ space where children are able to explore and work through their innermost fears and emotions. We will often use toys, play and/or drawing as mediums to help express difficult experiences in ways which feel less confrontational.
I also work closely with caregivers and schools as needed to ensure I have a comprehensive understanding of a child’s history and development. With over fifteen years experience in schools, I am adept at working with families and staff to understand children’s individual emotional and behavioural struggles and developing supportive responses.
Adults
Psychotherapy provides adults with space for reflection on how our life history influences our current relationships with ourselves and others.
I have particular interest in working in with parents and carers, including women during and after pregnancy. As well as being emotionally intense periods of our lives, these times often prompt deep curiosity and reflection on our own childhoods.