About me
As an integrative therapist, I work creatively with young people to find means by which they feel most comfortable to express themselves within the therapeutic space. I work with art materials, sand trays, clay, stories, puppets, slime etc., to best enable the therapeutic relationship to develop between me and my young clients. Equally, it is sometimes more comfortable for some clients to work verbally in an open and non-judgemental dialogue. Within their chosen medium and this safe space, the young person is then enabled to process verbally or non-verbally, some of the feelings or experiences that challenge them.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a fully accredited member of the UKCP. (UK Council for Psychotherapy)
My experience in counselling has been wide and varied. I have worked for two charities based in central Cambridge and have worked with young people in school settings and in counselling practices. I have worked with children from age 4-17 with a range of presenting issues including trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, self-harm, depression and school refusal. I have worked with neurodiverse young people with ADHD and ASC, as well as young people who are questioning their gender or sexual orientation. I also continue to practice in a special school setting with young people exhibiting challenging behaviours and significant emotional and mental health needs.
Before qualifying as a counsellor, my professional background has been mostly in education. I have been a History Teacher, Head of year, Behaviour Support Teacher and have held a range of pastoral roles within schools. The unifying theme that continues throughout. all of my professional work is that of enabling young people to thrive and find their place in the world.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
£70.00 per session
Further information
I work closely with my Clinical Supervisor to ensure that my work with young people is of the highest standard. I have full professional liability insurance and a current enhanced DBS check, allowing me to work safely with young people.
You can find more information about my practice and how to contact me by visiting my website.
