Faye West

Due to COVID restrictions in my workspace, I am currently only providing sessions remotely.

I am a Young People Psychotherapist and have specialist experience in working with teenagers and students (11-25).

I am a warm and laid back person, and am very easy to talk to. Meeting a counsellor as a young person is super difficult, but we will establish quickly that this is a place for you and I'm not very scary!

I most often work with teenagers and students on areas such as anxiety, gender confusion, coping skills, exam pressure and changes in the family.  I provide a safe and confidential space to work things through together.

I have additional skills and experience working with young people who are neurodiverse with ASD, ADD and mild learning difficulties. I use skills in play and art therapy to provide additional ways to communicate.

I am a passionate LGBTQ+ ally and have worked with many young people who identify as LGBTQ+ or experiencing gender dysphoria and are considering transitioning.

I have worked extensively with young people in the performing arts in acting, music and dance. I have been brought on to provide support for the difficulties of the industry on pressure, self-esteem and to protect young people performing difficult roles.

Things can be pretty rough as a young person, even more so if there's an issue you're also struggling with. The most important thing is if you're not okay, you deserve some support and time to be listened to.

I work relationally and have a lot of respect for the experience of my young people. I won't tell you what to do and we'll go through things together.

I practice Integrative Psychodynamic Counselling and use Talking Therapy, Play Therapy, CBT techniques and Art Therapy to connect with young people.

I work one-to-one with each young person. Our sessions are confidential, although anything the young person wants to communicate to a caregiver I will share it, and provide a psychometric score and beginning and end to compare progress.

As a young people focused practitioner, I safeguard my young people to ensure their safety and protection, and will act to keep you safe if need be.