About me
I'm Anne-Marie, a psychotherapist providing support for children and adolescents in a safe, welcoming setting. I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on each child's needs. I also work with parents and carers to better help them understand what their child might be experiencing.
I offer a containing space to explore a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties. My approach is to consider how a child's feelings, experiences and relationships may be influencing the way they think, feel and behave.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a BA(Hons) in Psychology and a BCP-accredited Masters in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapy from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, a specialist psychotherapy training institute.
Before training, I worked for many years as a teacher. This has given me a deep understanding of school life and the pressures young people can experience within the education system, as well as insight into how these challenges can feel from a child's perspective. I also ran an inclusive children's theatre company.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
I offer a free 20-minute telephone conversation to discuss your child's needs and answer any questions you may have. This provides an opportunity to consider whether I may be the right person to support your child or young person.
Should you wish to proceed, the next step will be an initial meeting. This gives us time to explore your concerns in greater depth and learn more about your child's development and current circumstances.
- The fee for therapy sessions is £75
- The fee for the initial meeting is £65
Further information
For younger children, therapy often takes place through play and creativity. Children may use art materials, Lego, puppets, role-play, and imaginative games to express thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to put into words. Play gives them a natural way to explore worries, relationships and experiences at their own pace, helping them to better understand and manage their emotions.
With older children and adolescents, sessions are more likely to involve talking. Having a non-judgemental space to talk openly can help young people make sense of what they are experiencing, understand patterns in their feelings and relationships, and feel more confident managing difficult emotions.
