About me
You may be concerned about your child for many different reasons — perhaps they are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, behavioural difficulties, or simply finding the stresses of life hard to manage.
As a child psychotherapist, I help children and adolescents make sense of what they are experiencing and help parents and carers understand and respond to them in ways that can be more helpful. Children do not always communicate through words. Play, art, drama, talking, listening and sometimes simply being alongside someone can all provide ways for a child to express what is difficult to put into words.
I offer individual and family sessions, face to face across Devon and Cornwall. My work may sometimes involve specialised play therapy, particularly with younger children, but the approach is tailored to each child and family.
Sometimes it is most helpful to work with a child and their parent or carer together, focusing on their relationship and helping them understand each other. At other times, one-to-one work gives a child the space they need to explore things at their own pace.
I have over 25 years’ experience working in the NHS, including CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), and I bring this specialist experience to my private practice.
The first meeting is free of charge and provides an opportunity for us to talk about your concerns, understand what might be helpful and decide together whether further sessions would be appropriate.
If you are concerned about your child and would like to talk things through, please email me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Psych) PGCE MA
- Certificate in Play Therapy (1993)
- Qualified Drama therapist (1997 - 1999)
- Qualified & ACP registered Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (2005 - 2010)
- Certified DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) level 2 (2006)
- Theraplay level 2 (2021)
- Certified TIST therapist (Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment) 2023
- EMDR 2024- 2025 Adult and Child specialism
- Full member of The Association of Child Psychotherapists
- 25 plus years of experience in CAMHS as a senior clinician
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
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I can sometimes offer special fees to families in need. Please ask
