About me
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering specialist therapeutic support to children, young people, and families.
I work with
*children
*adolescents
*parents
*mothers and babies (parent infant psychotherapy)
I work with a psychodynamic approach, meaning that I am interested in the unconscious and inner world of the child/young person. My approach is thoughtful, steady, and compassionate, helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported as we work together toward meaningful change. I aim to create a reflective and collaborative space where each person’s capacity for healing, learning, and growth can emerge.
Alongside my private practice, I work in the NHS within a perinatal service, supporting parents and families during the crucial early stages of their child’s life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and bring over a decade of experience working with children and young people across health, social care and youth justice settings, including five years in CAMHS.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents experiencing a wide range of difficulties and states of distress. Parents can understandably become concerned when their teenager begins behaving differently, seems troubled, or is struggling to manage their emotions. I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic space where young people can feel heard, understood and emotionally held.
I also work with younger children who may benefit from having a space to explore and make sense of complex feelings, fears and experiences, or to process changes in their lives.
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
Fees
£80.00 - £115.00
Further information
I am dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for every child, young person, and family I work with. I take a holistic, and soulful interest in the whole family system, with a particular focus on supporting parents when a child or adolescent is struggling with their mental health.
My practice is grounded in a deep respect for the journey of each person within a family system. I hold strong values in connecting each person to their own inherent ability to grow and heal.
