Joanna Godding, Creative Arts & Attachment Focused Therapist
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I am an integrative therapist using Attachment Focused Therapy (DDP Informed), talking therapies (counselling), creative arts & play therapy when working with clients.
I work individually with clients, with families and groups.
I have been working with vulnerable Children and Adolescents within private and educational settings for over 15 years.
Many children and adolescents need support with emotional literacy, behaviour or mental health difficulties at some point in their lives. Together the client and therapist use a well established therapeutic discipline that is based upon a number of psychological theories, that enables clients to begin to communicate feelings and experiences in a non-verbal, non-judgmental and respectful way.
If you have concerns about your child because of the following:
- ADHD, Asperger's, Autism
- Anger/aggression/tantrums/ violent behaviour
- Attachment difficulties
- Difficulties with concentration/motivation
- Difficulties with relationships (parents, siblings, peers, teachers)
- LAC (Looked after Children)
- Low self esteem
- Trauma (eg: bereavement, domestic violence, abuse - physical, neglect, emotional and sexual)
- Sexually inappropriate behaviours
- Wetting/soiling/smearing
- Withdrawn behaviour
Counselling, Creative Arts & Play Therapy could help!
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Play Skills
- DDP Level 1 & 2 (Attachment Focused Family Therapy)
- Certificate in Therapeutic Play
- Advanced Child Protection Training
- Parent Child Attachment Play
- Managing Sexually Harmful Behaviours
I work In line with the code of ethics set out by PTUK, ensuring that I receive regular supervision and carry out 30 hours of CPD each year. My can be found on the Voluntary Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, which is managed by PTUK and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Up-to-date Insurance and DBS certificates (are available for viewing).
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Autism
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Separation anxiety
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Young carers
Therapies offered
Fees
Attachment Focused Therapy, Creative Arts and Play Therapy Sessions:
Individual : £65
Family : £85
Group : £85 (maximum 4 clients)
Counselling
Individual : £45
Family : £65
Maps & Directions
Swindon, SN2 2AZ
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
Monday : 9.00 - 5.00, Tuesday : 9.00 - 5.00, Wednesday : 9.00 - 5.00, Thursday : 9.00 - 7.00, Friday : 9.00 - 4.00, Saturday : 9.00 - 1.00
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Families |
| Groups |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
