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There has been a lot of focus recently on the Netflix series Adolescence  and all that this brings up about young people, developing...

If you find yourself in need of support over the Christmas period it may be helpful to try one of the following:- If you are in immediate...

I work with a range of difficulties - please see Who page to find out more. There has been growth in children and adolescents refusing...

The summer break is nearly upon us and you may be wanting some ideas to keep your children calm, happy and occupied.  There is a wealth...

Extensive research highlights the importance of play on the developing brain, furthermore, play should be something we continue to engage...

The first generation to grow up in households with smartphones along with the pandemic could be reasons why self-harming and absenteeism...

Unfortunately some shocking figures have been recently released regarding the waiting lists in the UK for urgent mental health support;...

This is an interesting question since psychotherapy is incredibly personal and can be hard to quantify.  That is why it is important for...

Whilst my service will be closed from 18th December to the 1st January, if you are in need during the Christmas period, there are still...

This week the Independent reported on the continued challenges in finding support for young people who have mental health difficulties....

The Children’s Commissioner has released a report https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/spotlight-on-children-with-send-mental-he...

I am qualified to work as a Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Play and Arts Therapist and can talk with you about the differences if that’s...

If your child is coming to therapy it may, quite understandably, bring up some complicated feelings for yourself. Firstly, there are the...

The Guardian has reported that over a quarter of a million children in the UK with mental health problems have been denied help by the...

If you are reading this it’s likely you may be concerned about your child or another young person. Science behind stress and anxiety...

It’s becoming increasingly clear that many more young people are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and well-being than...

Vicky is pleased to announce a new training package, suitable for schools and other services that look after the welfare of children. ...

I Am Ruth is a stirring film about a mother-daughter relationship and the impact of social media on mental health. The film offers an...

What we know so far about trauma is that it is not just part of our experience, but also something that impacts us on a biological level....

Referrals into the service can be self funded and made directly, however, they can also come through other agencies such as schools,...

A report written today details how children are being impacted by parents’ alcohol abuse and the impact that this has on their own mental...

Micheal Sheen has been highlighting the plight of our children in care through a documentary and writing for the BBC. Children enter the...

Feeling the acute loss of someone or something we love is not something we would choose to think about. Yet, when we are grief stricken,...

This month the Guardian has highlighted how the Department for Education figures show a 25% rise in children with mental health problems...

When we have a difficult feeling or experience, we tend to want to wrap it up, bury it or let go of it completely. We hope that if we do...

Christiane Sanderson offers excellent training on sexual abuse, particularly in relation to children, including child-to-child harmful...

Mermaids offers excellent online training around supporting LGBTQ+ young people. The training is open for parents, carers and those...

The journal of Addiction has outlined a rise in young adults who have taken up smoking over the pandemic. Research suggests that there...

Vicky has opened a new therapy room - the Therapy Barn at Woodhorn Business Centre, Oving, near Chichester. The room offers free parking...

We are hearing increasingly in the news that children’s mental health is being severely impacted by Covid19 and all the changes that have...

Covid 19 has brought many stressors into our lives, it has challenged us in ways we had not known before. Save The Children have...

I recently attended a fantastic conference through Pesi UK based on the need for creativity and imagination, especially in relation to...

At this time I am offering consultation and therapy sessions online, such as through Zoom and over the telephone. Please get in touch to...

In this day and age it can be more difficult for children to value and accept themselves. Social media is making it harder for young...

If you are reading this over the Christmas period it’s probable that you are experiencing difficult feelings either for yourself and/or...

The TATE art gallery has designed a section on their website to incorporate mental health and wellness through art. Art and creativity...

I hope you are keeping well at this time. This week the government released their policy paper on staying mentally well this winter. ...

Today with the return to schools, the BBC published an article regarding the anxieties of children returning to school - please read this...

In addition to clapping in thanks to our National Health Service tonight, you can also donate here over the coming weeks and months to...

In these unprecedented times I am offering an online, remote psychotherapy service for children, adolescents and support for parents and...

Good luck to Amelia Field, a year 11 student at Midhurst Rother College, who together with William Chetwynd-Stapylton and a group of...

MP’s have outlined that only a third of young people are receiving treatment from the NHS for mental health problems. The current...

I am interested in mindfulness and how this approach has shown to improve common conditions such as anxiety and depression. I recently...

Parenting Support In addition to direct work with children, young people and families, I offer short-term support and training that is...

As well as having the beaches and South Downs, this summer there are a lot of activities on locally (many low cost):...

Alongside my therapy practice I also work as a Supervisor; Tutor and Examiner for the Child Diploma in Counselling course at The...

Clinical Psychologist, Masuma Rahim has written an insightful article for the Guardian regarding the failings of the current government...

The Royal College of Psychiatrists are urging Psychiatrists to look into social media use when assessing children. In particular to...

The 10th of October is World Mental Health Day, this year the focus is on young people and mental health in a changing world. It’s good...

The NSPCC has been highlighting the issue of loneliness in young people. Childline has reported increased calls of this nature and it...