Mandy Dadswell UKCP acc. Child/teenage/adult Psychotherapist
Email meHarrogate
HG1
07759 081346
About me
Child, teenager and adult psychotherapist.
Sometimes things can get in the way of life, the list could be endless and problems can seem really daunting. I work with young children, adolescents and adults in offering a unique, confidential service that will help you get back on the right track and feel more confident about dealing with your difficulties.
Children and teens: Mood swings are normal in teenagers but if your teen is coping with something more serious they may need help to manage themselves better. I work with depression, anxiety, obsessive behaviour, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and many more disorders. I specialise in working with teenagers and children in a unique and bespoke way. I use many different techniques in my practice including educating young people in neuroscience and wellbeing. This supports young people to have a clearer understanding of themselves which in turn gives them what they need to make positive changes in their lives.
Family and parenting support: Parenting teenagers can be challenging and many parents may find it a struggle to adapt to changes in their child's behaviour as they grow up. Parenting teenagers can be difficult and many parents find it hard to adapt to constant changes in their child's behaviour. I work with families to gain a clearer understanding of each other, build better relationships and communicate more effectively. I work with families and adolescents to understand their role in the family, what happens when things change and how they can be managed.
Training, qualifications & experience
Child, teenager and adult Psychotherapist
Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Diploma in Psychotherapeutic counselling
Degree in Psychology
Diploma in Person Centred counselling
Diploma in Psychotherapy
Life coaching Certificate
Training in therapeutic art and play
Mindfulness based therapy
Safeguarding children and young people
Working with young people - various qualifications and experience (CAMHS trained)
Solution Focused work
Transactional Analysis
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Gamcare trained
St Michaels trained in bereavement support and CBT
Working with couples
Accredited by BACP
Level 1 Dyadic Development Psychotherapy - working with families
I am a highly trained and experienced child, teenager and adult counsellor and psychotherapist.
I work with all age groups. My specialism is in working with children and adolescents. Relationship problems, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, addictions, self harming are amongst the many issues I can help people with.
I have worked within a wide range of settings that include: long term illness and bereavement, physical and mental illness as a result of trauma and addictions. I can offer life coaching and management skills. I also work with families who feel as though their communication skills have broken down. I am frequently involved in support groups for young people and adults wishing to improve their sense of well being.
I attend regular development groups and on going training sessions which enhance my work and enables me to keep up to date with regulations and policies.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety
- Asperger's syndrome
- Attachment disorder
- Attachment disorder in children
- Autism
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Childhood bereavement
- Childhood bullying
- Children’s learning difficulties
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gambling
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Hearing voices
- Infertility
- Internet addiction
- Learning difficulties
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Paranoia
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Psychosis
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Schizophrenia
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Separation anxiety
- Sex problems
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
- Young carers
Therapies offered
- Behavioural therapy
- Cognitive and behavioural therapies
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive therapy
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Couples counselling
Further information
Skype and telephone counselling available.
Maps & Directions
Harrogate, HG1
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | Unspecified |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
Flexible availability. Day and evening appointments.
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Families |
| Groups |
| Organisations |
