About me
A safe space to be yourself, grow and feel understood.
Hello, I’m Vicky, a qualified Child and Young People’s Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with over 25 years of experience working with children of all ages, particularly in the early years.
I believe children deserve a space where they can be themselves, feel genuinely listened to and know they don’t have to face everything alone. A space where they don’t always have to find the right words, and where therapy can include laughter, creativity, play and connection, as well as exploring the things that feel difficult.
My background in education, child development and special educational needs, including experience as a SENCO, has given me a deep understanding of children’s individual needs and the different ways they communicate and experience the world.
I have experience supporting neurodivergent children, families navigating EHCPs and children experiencing Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA). I understand that behind a child’s behaviour or difficulties, there is often a deeper story that deserves to be understood with patience, curiosity and compassion.
My approach is child-centred, relational and creative. Drawing on Transactional Analysis, person-centred therapy, attachment theory and trauma-informed practice, I adapt sessions to each child’s age, personality, interests and needs. Therapy might involve talking, games, art, play, creative activities or sand tray work. Sometimes we talk, sometimes we play, and sometimes we simply find a way to feel comfortable together.
I support children and young people experiencing anxiety, overwhelming emotions, low self-esteem, grief and loss, friendship difficulties, neurodiversity-related challenges and school-related difficulties, including EBSNA.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. My aim is to create a space where your child feels listened to, respected and accepted, without pressure to talk before they are ready. By working at their pace, I hope to help them understand themselves, recognise their strengths and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Childhood, Youth & Family Studies and a Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling for Children & Young People.
My training and experience includes working with children and young people across both primary and secondary settings, supporting a range of emotional and wellbeing needs.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and draws on Transactional Analysis, person-centred therapy, attachment and child development, alongside trauma-informed and creative approaches.
I also have additional training in areas including safeguarding, early trauma and adverse childhood experiences, autism, ADHD and child protection.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
£70.00 per session
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Further information
Before starting therapy, I offer a free 15-minute introductory call with a parent/carer to discuss your child and whether I’m the right therapist for them.
Building a trusting relationship comes first. Your child doesn’t need to know what they want to talk about we can take time to get comfortable and work things out together, at their own pace.
If you’re concerned that your child isn’t quite themselves or is struggling with their emotions, confidence, friendships or school, you don’t need to wait until things reach crisis point. I’m here to make taking that first step as simple and comfortable as possible.
