Who
​As a Consultant Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Play and Art Therapist I work with children and adolescents with a range of needs, I also offer support for parents.​
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From 2025 I will expanding my practice to work with adults too.
I support a range of needs and difficulties, including those below, these don’t have to be formally diagnosed:-
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Please note that Psychotherapists cannot make a diagnosis, in the UK only a Psychiatrist or Psychologist is qualified to do so.
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Therapy sessions can help with common concerns such as tantrums, defiance, anger outbursts, hyperactive behaviour, bedtime routines, or problems at school such as with attendance, learning and friendships.
I provide therapeutic support for young people who are refusing to attend school, including anxiety and emotionally-based school avoidance (ESBA); young people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) and those on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD).
I have many years of experience working within schools, supporting young people through psychotherapy where complex issues may be present, including; loss, trauma, identity, neglect, post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety disorders.
I support children where Special Guardianship Orders are in place and those who are Looked After within the care system.
I am an Adoption South East approved psychotherapist, counsellor and play therapist.
Whilst I specialise in acute, complex and multiple trauma in young people, I also support those with more straightforward difficulties, such as problems with friendships, confidence and typical life events.
I am a trained Psychotherapist working with children and adolescents up to 18 years of age, I am also trained in Counselling, Play, Art and Creative Therapist. I apply an integrative approach, meaning I utilise a range of models and philosophies including Humanistic Counselling; Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; Attachment Based Approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to name a few.
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Please see the following for further information on signs that someone may benefit from psychotherapy
I work with:
Addictions (including, internet, video gaming, food, pornography and shopping)
Adoption (I am an Adoption South East approved Creative Therapist; Play Therapist and Psychotherapist)
Anger Management
Antisocial Behaviours
Anxiety Disorders (including school avoidance, panic attacks, stress, separation anxiety, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, selective mutism and phobias)
Attachment Disorders and Difficulties
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorder (formally a category that included Asperger syndrome, Classic autism and Rett syndrome)
Behavioural Issues
Binge-eating
Body Issues (including chronic pain and body dysmorphia)
Challenging Behaviours
Communication Difficulties
Conduct Disorder
Confidence Issues
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Dissociation
Divorce
Dyscalculia
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Eating issues
Emotionally-based school avoidance (ESBA)
Emotional Disturbance
Fragile X Syndrome (you may be interested in my research project, please contact to discuss)
Gender Dysphoria
Grief
Hoarding issues
Identity issues
Learning difficulties
Life Changes
Mood disorders (including depression, mood regulation disorder and trauma and stressor related disorders)
Neuro-cognitive disorders
Neuro-developmental disorders
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD)
Oppositional defiant disorder
Parental Illness
Peer Relationships
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Pyromania
Questioning – of themselves, others, their identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues, including non-attendance, Emotionally-based School Avoidance (EBSNA)
Screen Addiction
Self Esteem Difficulties
Self-Harming
Sexual Issues
Sibling Issues
Sleep disorders (including, Insomnia and Hypersomnia, Night terrors (sleep terrors) and Nightmares)
Smoking
Speech and Language Difficulties
Stress
Tantrums
Tic disorder
Trauma (including attachment disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Referrals
Referrals can be taken directly from families or through other agencies such as schools, local authorities, medical practices and health insurance.
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AXA Number: VC00961
Aviva Number:600141469
Vitality Number: SP101587
