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How I can help

It can be difficult to take that first step and reach out for support and you might find the idea of talking to someone new daunting. Booking an initial session can be a good opportunity for you to explore whether this is right for you. We can use the time to begin to get to know each other. It is also an opportunity to ask me any questions about my professional qualifications and how I work.

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Individual sessions

There are many different reasons people seek out therapy. Some people reach out for support when they are going through something really difficult like a relationship break-up or the loss of a loved one. Therapy is for anyone who feels there is something troubling or distressing them. Regular sessions provide a safe space to think through thoughts and feelings without feeling judged or told what to do. They can be an opportunity to gain perspective, recognise and develop personal strengths and identify solutions.Through my practice, I work to create a space that is patient, encouraging, and curious. I support those I work with to recognise where they are and to find the way to where they want to be.

Children’s mental Health

There is a strong evidence base that creative approaches to therapy that include, play, mark making and movement as well as talking can be life changing for children and young people. Children are very sensitive to their caregiver’s emotions and it can help to have someone independant for them to talk things through with, and help them understand complicated emotions. Therapy can provide a safe space for your child to work through difficult feelings and develop important life skills that support them not only through childhood and adolescence but enable them to thrive throughout their lifespan. Therapy for children can be effective for a wide variety of issues and help them navigate difficult life experiences.

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Tackling Teenage Mental Health

The teenage years can feel overwhelming and many teenagers have experienced intense feelings of distress and loneliness even when surrounded by good friendships and a loving family. In my work I often meet teens who feel that they are ‘not good enough’ and that they are ‘letting people down’. Often teenagers find it difficult to find the words to describe what they are experiencing.Therapy can offer a safe space away from external pressures and help you express yourself and understand yourself better.

As a therapist I will not tell you what to do or expect you to talk about something you are not ready to talk about but offer you a safe space to co-create the kind of therapy that feels right for you. I will listen and take what you say seriously. My goal is to help you manage and cope with feelings and decisions, and to communicate and relate more easily, so you feel calmer, happier and more able to navigate your life.

F A Qs

We get the most out of therapy when we put the most of ourselves into it. The purpose of therapy is to take what you learn in session and connect it back into your life. Therapy can simply involve talking, or it can also involve reading, creative writing, drawing, moving, learning what works best for you and making use of that.

Finding the right therapist makes all the difference in doing the work. At our first meeting you should consider:
  • Is it easy to talk with her?
  • Does she seem like somebody I could trust?
  • Is she really listening to me?
  • Does she seem to have the capacity to handle me and what I'm going through?
  • Is it easy to talk with her?
  • Do I like her?

Adult sessions are completely confidential and child and adolescent sessions offer partial confidentiality. What this means is that occasionally we might discuss something in a session that means you are in danger and this is something I am obliged by law to discuss with somebody else. If this occurs, I will always tell you in the session what is going to happen next and I will always take your wishes into account when sharing information with a third party. If the level of confidentiality I can offer concerns you then please feel free to have a conversation with me about it and hopefully I will be able to put your mind at rest.

Useful links

Childline
Free 24/7 helpline for children and young people
Helpline: 08001111
Textphone: 0800400222