About me
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over 10 years' experience working with children, young people and their families. I have worked in CAMHS in the NHS, in charities and in schools.
I work with children, young people and families to support emotional wellbeing, develop greater understanding and strengthen relationships. I see children and young people with a range of needs including trauma, anxiety and low mood. Before retraining as a Child Psychotherapist, I trained and worked as a primary school teacher.
I offer a thoughtful and containing space where children and young people can explore their feelings, experiences and relationships, and where parents and carers can develop a deeper understanding of their child and feel more confident in supporting them. For younger children I use play and art to help children to explore their feelings.
Sometimes it can be difficult to put into words what is troubling us. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow things down and make space to think about what may be going on. I offer a calm, consistent space where children, young people and parents can make sense of experiences, foster resilience and find new ways of relating.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from UCL (University College London).
- MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development, Birkbeck
- BSc Psychology and Language Sciences, UCL
- PGCE Primary Teaching (Maths Specialist)
I am also a fully qualified and experienced primary school teacher.
I have worked in CAMHS, in schools and in charities delivering a range of psychotherapy interventions to children, teenagers and parents.
Member organisations
The ACP is the registering body for NHS trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists. ACP members undergo a minimum 6 year training; two years at Masters level then 4 years full-time clinical in the NHS qualifying in a Doctorate Level course. Full members are able to work with neonates, mothers & babies, parents & toddlers, primary school age children & adolescents. 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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages, from early childhood through to young adulthood, as well as their parents and families. I am licensed to work with children and young people from birth up to the age of 25 and can support a wide range of emotional, psychological and relational difficulties, including:
- Anxiety, worries and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Relationship and friendship difficulties
- School-related difficulties
- Difficulties with anger and managing emotions
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Trauma, loss and stressful life events
- Bereavement and grief
- Separation anxiety
- Identity, gender and sexuality
- Complex family relationships and feeling stuck as a family
- Parenting and parent–child relationship difficulties
- Difficulties during adolescence, including identity and self-understanding
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Further information
Thinking about starting therapy? Reaching out to a therapist for your child can feel daunting.
I offer a brief, free telephone consultation as a first step, giving us the opportunity to talk about what has brought you and your child to seek support and whether I might be the right person to help.
