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Are you a young adult struggling with something that is not improving?

 

Is your child or teenager in need of some support?

 

Do you have any concerns or questions about parenting?

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Many young adults, parents or teenagers don’t always know where to get support and some also worry about labels or whether therapy can help. This is very understandable yet evidence shows us that young adults, parents, children and teens can truly benefit and find relief when they receive the right kind of professional support.

 

I provide a safe, confidential space to help uncover what might be going on, deepen self-awareness and develop skills to promote emotional wellbeing.

 

I work both ON-LINE and IN-PERSON or HYBRID (a mix).

 

For in person I work from my practice in Clifton, North Bristol.

 

Child &
Teenage Therapy
Young Adult Therapy
Parent Guidance

TEENAGERS

Teenagers sometimes want to talk to someone with professional insight outside of their family and social life.

I provide an empathic and confidential space to help support teenagers through what is troubling them and explore alternative perspectives.

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CHILDREN

Children’s natural language is play. 

​This can sometimes be misinterpreted and become concerning. My skills as a child and adolescent psychotherapist enable me to understand children's behaviours and help them work through their difficulties. 

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Early adult-hood brings new independence and experiences that can be both exciting and at times overwhelming.

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This is often a time when big questions about identity and the future​ come up. Sometimes things from the past keep getting in the way of enjoying life to the full. Often many doubts can lurk beneath.

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Central to my work with young adults is to provide a welcoming and confidential space to work through the issues that are blocking fulfilment and confidence.

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I have worked with many parents in a variety of ways and seek to be flexible and adaptable to what they are seeking.

 

Many parents simply want some professional insight to help them make the changes they want to make.

 

At times, parents can feel stuck or overwhelmed and sometimes there is a recurring issue that does not seem to get better with time.

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I offer a non-judgemental and confidential space for parents to reflect on their experience as parents and where needed explore alternative approaches.

 

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ABOUT PSYCHOTHERAPY

 

Common Questions:

 

Will therapy help?

What type of therapy is best?

How long will it take?

 

These are common questions people want answers to when considering therapy. Sometimes people carry concerns about being judged or worry about labels for their child. This is understandable and why I seek to answer your questions in a brief phone call or an initial 1 hour consultation. 

 

Common reasons for seeking therapy:

 

  • Anxiety

  • Neurodiversity (including ASC, ADHD)

  • Identity

  • Depression

  • Social or separation anxiety

  • Aggression

  • Self-harming behaviours

  • Sleeping problems

  • Chronic illness

  • Substance misuse

  • Bullying

  • Stealing and lying

  • Procrastination

  • Family conflict

  • Parenting styles

  • Bereavement

  • Separation & divorce

 

 

Types of Therapy:

There are many different types of therapy. Sometimes a therapist will use one type of 'modality' mostly they use more than one. 

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I choose what is called an 'integrative' approach because this gives me greater flexibility to shape the therapy around the individual needs. More than one model helps me understand my clients struggles from a variety of viewpoints. 

 

The models which underpin my approach are attachment theory which examines how early attachment experiences can influence later relationships and psychodynamic which pays attention to unconscious processes. I also draw on neurobiology which considers how the mind-body connection is not a separate entity.

 

My training and understanding of child development also lies at the heart of how I can support children and young people. These approaches are all evidence based and work well together to build on individual strengths.

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How to know what qualifications and registrations mean?

In the UK we have a number of regulatory bodies which are approved of by the Professional Standards Commitee. The one I am registered with is BACP. 

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