My counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer a compassionate space for young people to share and explore their feelings, difficulties and experiences. Their strengths and sense of self are celebrated throughout the counselling process. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship where they feel heard and understood is fundamental to my work with the young person. I have a calm and gentle approach and uphold core values of non-judgement, empathy and acceptance.
Play and creative media are available for all clients, whatever their age – these offer many different ways for them to express and communicate their internal world and emotions.
Sessions are client-led to promote the young person’s autonomy to share what they need to, at a pace which they are comfortable with.
I work one-to-one with the young person to enable a confidential space and the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship.
I will work with the young person to meet their sensory needs, adjusting to their preferences regarding seating, eye contact and lighting as far as possible. I have many sensory objects in the room which the young people can use to regulate their emotions.
I welcome Autistic young people and those with ADHD and I am passionate about my neurodiversity-affirming approach. I have experience professionally and personally of supporting and exploring the impact of neurodiversity for young people and the challenges they and their families experience. I offer a counselling space that aims to meet their needs, supporting them to explore their strengths and the barriers they experience as they navigate education and beyond.
I offer a safe space for all young people, free from discrimination or harassment.
I work with a wide range of issues and sessions can be short-term or longer-term for more complex difficulties, meeting the individual needs of each young person.