This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello, my name is Serafina and I am a qualified integrative counsellor specialising in working with young people from ages 11 to 25.
I have had the privilege of working with young people and their families in various settings for over 35 years. Now more than ever young people need compassion and support to navigate the demands and challenges of daily life.
I believe that coming to see a counsellor gives you a safe and confidential space to explore the things in your life that feel overwhelming or confusing. A place of acceptance where you can talk about your feelings, thoughts, and worries.
Sometimes just saying a thought out loud brings a huge sense of relief.
When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.
As a counsellor I work in a gentle, down to earth and non-judgemental way. Working collaboratively, we can explore and find strategies to cope and become more resilient when life feels difficult. I can encourage you to feel empowered and confident in the face of stressful obstacles and nurture a lasting sense of hope and self-belief.
I will listen and give you the space to grow, to learn about who you are and who you want to be, so you can flourish and thrive.
I’m here to support you as you come back to yourself, one step at a time.
How I work.
I use a variety of therapy techniques, including a range of creative and somatic approaches. The sessions are tailored to meet the unique and individual needs of each young person. I work in a trauma-informed way, but my core approach is person-centred.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience:
- 1985 -1987 Youth Worker in inner city youth club and an African Caribbean centre, Sheffield
- 1988 – 2021 Art teacher in primary and secondary schools in both inner city Manchester and rural Devon.
- 2021 – 2024 Tutor and mentor with vulnerable young people and their families in Exeter, specialising in one to one work with neurodiverse young people.
- 2023 – 2024 Volunteer counsellor at University Centre at University Centre South Devon
- 2024 - School Counsellor with 11 to 18 years in Plymouth.
Qualifications:
- BA Hons History Art and Film. Sheffield
- Youth and Community Worker Training .Sheffield City Council.
- PGCE Secondary Art Teaching Manchester Metropolitan
- MA/Diploma Art in Education Manchester Metropolitan
- Thrive qualification – Childhood Licensed Practitioner
- Level 3 Counselling – Heartwood Counselling and Psychotherapy College
- Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counselling - Heartwood Counselling & Psychotherapy College
- Introduction To Solution Focused Therapy
- Understanding Autism training - National Autistic Society.
- Level 2 Safeguarding Training Devon County Council
- Ongoing training qualification in specialising in Trauma informed therapy,
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Exam/course work stress
- Peer relationships
- Sadness
- School/College/University related stress
- School phobia
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer both online and in person sessions.
Free initial telephone session:
I offer a free 15 minute phone or online consultation before an appointment is booked. This is a space for you to talk about what you are needing from therapy and for us to talk about how I might be able to help you.
When I work
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Further information
Areas of counselling I deal with:
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bereavement
- Body image
- Bullying
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse / Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Exam stress
- Family issues
- Feeling lonely
- Intrusive thoughts
- Gender Dysphoria
- Life Transitions.
- Learning difficulties
- LGBQT+ counselling
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Peer Relationships
- Sadness
- School phobia
- School related stress
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
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