About me
You might be concerned about your child for a number of reasons. The stress of life, depression, anxiety, trauma, child bereavement or behavioural issues. Parents need to understand their children and to respond in ways that might be more effective. Giving children space to communicate in their own way through play for example is key.
I am a child psychotherapist. I offer individual and family sessions face to face in Devon and Cornwall. At times, it's a form of specialised play therapy. Talking and listening, play, drama, art, even silence can be ways that children and adolescents communicate.I have many years of experience working in the NHS in CAMHS (mental health specialist team) and want to be able to reach those who are not offered a service or where the wait is very long.
Sometimes working with a child with the carer is best -working on relationships- sometimes one to one feels best.
Our first meeting is free and then we can decide whether to meet again. 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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I can sometimes offer special fees to families in need
