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About Me

I am a fully qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist registered with BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy) and follow their code of ethics and professional conduct. 

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I have over 20  years of experience working with children, young people and parents in a variety of settings including schools, charities, the voluntary and private sector.

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Central to how I work is to provide a respectful and attuned space to help reduce distress.

 

My approach is to facilitate self-awareness and alternative perspectives in order to bring about lasting growth, self-acceptance and improved communication. 

 

Sometimes people choose to focus on current life issues and my specialism in understanding how early experiences can impact can help shine light on what approach might be most helpful. 

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My work integrates a variety of approaches, specifically attachment, psychodynamic and neurobiology.

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I am fully DBS checked and follow the current government guidelines on Data Protection.

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​​​​Qualifications

 

Masters in Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy from the

Institute for Arts & Therapy in Education/ University East London

 

Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Arts

University East London

 

Counselling Skills Certificate

Institute for Arts & Therapy in Education

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Infant Observation training (2 years)

Institute for Arts & Therapy in Education

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I am committed to continued professional and personal development and regularly attend up to date workshops, training courses and conferences. 

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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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