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​Therapy and Support for Children, Young People, Families and Caring Organisations
I have been privileged to work with children, young people and families for twenty years.
I’m a registered member of the BACP (MBACP), with a Masters in Psychodynamic Counselling, a qualified Play Practitioner (PTUK), with further qualifications in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Children’s Accelerated Trauma Therapy.
Relationships are a science; we are all behaviour scientists — children and adults alike — trying to work out how we feel, how others behave, and how to make sense of it all. Therapy offers a space to explore that gently and honestly, so we can shift unhelpful patterns and move forward.
For me, therapy is about understanding and coping with our anxieties and our fears. I want all of us to feel stronger, more connected, and better equipped to enjoy life.
Children and Adult Therapy
Therapy for children, young people, and adults; adapting to each individual's emotional needs and developmental stage. ​Whether seeking help for anxiety, low mood, emotional outbursts, grief, relationship issues, or feeling overwhelmed. I prioritise building trust and work at the child's pace.
Sessions with children involve talking, play, drawing, or storytelling to facilitate expression, with adapted sessions for young people to comfortably explore feelings and past experiences.
Adults too can use the sand tray or fiddle toys if they wish. Other creative options are available. I find that adults know what they wish to talk about and seek out someone to help them resolve issues. Talking and sharing those issues is where change happens.
Therapy and Consultation
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Parent Support & Consultation
Parent sessions support you in understanding your child's feelings, identifying support options, examining your experiences as a parent and helping you and your child communicate more effectively. I help parents understand their children and young people's behaviour and help to map solutions for difficulties such as avoiding school and managing anxious thoughts and feelings.
These sessions can be single consultations or ongoing support, often serving as a helpful first step considering therapy for your child.
Complex Needs Support
I specialise in therapy for PTSD and Complex PTSD (using CATT therapy), supporting children in care with attachment trauma, and assessing children and young people who have harmed others.
My work requires care and clinical experience, collaborating closely with families, carers, and professionals to provide appropriate support.
​Support for Organisations Working with Children & Young People
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I offer consultation, training, and reflective spaces for caring organisations and educational trusts working with children who have experienced trauma, loss, or disruption.
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How I Can Help:
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Staff Support & Reflective Supervision, to reflect on their emotional responses to the work, build resilience, and prevent burnout.
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Trauma-Informed Consultation, helping caring organisations develop a deeper understanding of how trauma impacts behaviour and learning, and how best to respond with empathy and consistency.
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Training & Workshops, on topics such as attachment, developmental trauma, therapeutic play, and safeguarding through a psychodynamic lens.
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Embedding Therapeutic Thinking in Practice, working collaboratively with leadership teams to develop emotionally attuned environments that support both children and staff.
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Who I Work With:
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Primary & Secondary Schools
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Alternative Provision Settings
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Charities & Trusts Supporting Children and Families
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Local Authority and Community-Based Projects
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Fostering and Residential Services
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Frequently asked questions
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How do I know if my child needs therapy?
If you’re worried, trust that instinct. You don’t need a diagnosis or a clear “problem” — I often work with children who are simply finding things hard or whose behaviour has changed. We can talk it through in a parent consultation first if you’re unsure. ​
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What does a therapy session look like?
Every session is different. For younger children, we might use toys, art, or storytelling. Older children might prefer to talk, draw or use metaphors. For adults — there’s no pressure to “perform” or explain everything straight away.
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Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. I offer online therapy for young people and adults, and parent consultations can also be held online. For children under 10, in-person is usually more effective.
How much do sessions cost?
The first 20 minute phone consultation is free. We use this time to explore issues and start to think about our work together.
50 minute session:
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Children and Young People £45
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Adults £55
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Parents £65
Concessions/sliding scale may be available and can be discussed in the initial consultation.
Fees for organisation are agreed on a case by case basis. ​​​