Suzy Cole
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About me
I offer therapy to children from age 11 years, young people up to 24 years old and families.
I am a child and adolescent psychotherapist. I work in private practice and have worked in London schools for a number of years. I have worked with children and young people for over 30 years.
Work with children and young people
Therapy for children and young people (11- 24), as I practice it, provides a safe space to explore and understand complex issues at a pace and in a way that engages young people. In order for children and young people to be helped they need to be heard, accepted and supported non-judgmentally.
The therapy that I offer is tailored to suit the needs of the individual, taking into account their age, ability, gender and cultural and religious background. I usually see clients for a minimum of once per week, people can be seen for shorter or longer periods depending on what is agreed by us all.
I draw on a wide variety of approaches, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy and mindfulness.
I am experienced at working with a range of issues including:
- Exam stress
- Anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Separation anxiety
- OCD
- Self harm
- Depression
- Bereavement and grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger
- Trauma
- Bullying
- Low self esteem
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Addiction
- Peer on peer sexual abuse
Work with parents and carers
I work with parents and carers of children and young people of school age directly on issues such as conduct problems, anxiety disorders, depression and self harm. I have frequently worked with parents and carers of adolescents to negotiate through this often challenging period.
I am experienced in working with families whereby the most effective intervention is to work holistically with the family members to bring about positive change, for example this may be the case with eating disorders.
Training, qualifications & experience
BEd(Hons), PG Cert (Family Therapy), MEd, MSc (Child & Young People CBT)
I have undertaken considerable training in child and young people's psychotherapy including cognitive behaviour therapy, family therapy and mindfulness. I have had extensive experience of working with children and young people since graduating with a degree in religious studies and education in 1992.
I continued to work in secondary schools as a therapist until the summer of 2024 and have previously taught religious studies and sociology up to A Level. After several years on the senior leadership team at a secondary school in Southall, London, I retrained at the Anna Freud Centre in cognitive behaviour therapy for children and young people studying for an MSc.
I have completed the foundation training in family therapy at St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, as well as studying and practising mindfulness having completed an eight week programme and a summer school with the Oxford Mindfulness Centre.
I have completed training in child and adolescent development with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, mentalizing at the Anna Freud Centre and peer on peer sexual abuse.
I am DBS checked and fully insured.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Exam stress
Peer on peer sexual abuse
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions run for 50 minutes and start at £70 per session for individual work and £100 per session for family work.
When I work
I offer afternoon and early evening sessions during the week face to face or online.
Further information
I am a member of the following organisations:
MBACP
BABCP
