Cecile Dewis MSc, MBACP (Accred), UKRCP

Tadworth Surrey KT20
079 326 40 212 cdcounselling.co.uk Click here to Email me

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Specialising in working with children and their families, I provide a therapeutic counselling service where children can explore anxieties or problems in a safe, confidential setting. Uncovering what is really worrying your child can sometimes be difficult. You may notice changes in their behaviour, strong emotions may be acted out or your child may become withdrawn. Having some help at the right time can make all the difference. Counselling can help children to identify and express thoughts and feelings that are difficult to deal with or may have become bottled up.

Whilst some children will talk about their problems others, especially young children, may find it difficult to put feelings into words. Some will express themselves through painting, drawing, modelling or sand tray work and some will use storytelling with puppets and play materials. As a counsellor specifically trained and specialising in working with children, parents and families, I can support your child to find the most helpful medium for exploring their issues.

Parents can feel confused or anxious when their child acts out their emotions and this can lead to difficulties with relationships within families.Some parents also find it helpful to have a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space in which to think about what is happening for them, their child and the family. Developing understanding and exploring alternative ways of responding can help to bring about positive changes for the whole family.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling with Children and Adolescents.

RSA Certificate in Counselling Skills in the Development of Learning.

WPF Certificate in the Theory of Psychodynamic Counselling.

I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist and registered with the UKRCP.

I have established counselling provision in a primary school where I supervise trainees on placement from Birkbeck University and provide consultancy to an Inclusion Manager in another local primary school, occasionally working with children who are Looked After or who have challenging Behavioural and Emotional Needs.  I also work for a charity providing counselling to children from families where parents are going through divorce or separation or have experienced a bereavement. In addition I provide training to teachers and teaching assistants on various topics related to the emotional aspects of learning.  My background in Special Educational Needs provides me with a strong foundation for understanding problems relating to learning and relationships within the school environment.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Relationship Issues
• Separation and Divorce
• Stress
• Trauma

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Families and children affected by another person's addiction or alcohol misuse. ( Please note I do not work with addicts or alcoholics themselves.)

Therapies Offered

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic

Fees

£40 individual sessions daytime.
£60.00 couple or family sessions daytime.

Further Information

Selective mutism and asperger's syndrome present both children and families with many challenges both at home and in relation to school life. These are two areas in which I have long standing experience.

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