Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist MBACP
About me
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, Creative Counsellor,
Conscious Parenting Guide and also a Parent.
My Background
Education
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Parent Coaching (2020) - Priscilla Bacon ‘Calmer Easier Happier Parenting’
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Conscious Parenting (2020) – Dr Shefalli, MindValley
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (2019) – MSBR, Midhurst, West Sussex
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Mentalization-Focused Multi Family Groups (2019)– Anna Freud Centre
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Advanced Diploma Therapeutic Arts (2017) - Institute for the Arts in Therapy & Education, London
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Diploma in Child Counselling (2016) - Institute for the Arts in Therapy & Education, London
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BA English (1992) - Tufts University, Massachusetts, USA
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BFA Fine Arts (1992) – School of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA
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Certificates
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BA English, BFA Fine Arts
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Foundation Degree Montessori Early Years
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Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Arts
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Diploma in Child Counselling
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Counselling Skills Certificate
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Child Protection & Safeguarding Certificate
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CRB checked
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Eco Therapy Certificate
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I work with
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Children and adolescents from 5 to 17 years old struggling with issues such as anxiety, low mood, school avoidance, aggressive behaviour, bullying, parental separation, minor self-harm, grief, sibling rivalry, low self-esteem, low confidence, ASC, ADHD to name a few.
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Parents feeling lost and confused within their parenting role who are looking to understand and break free from limiting beliefs and behaviours that may be interfering with their vision of a harmonious family.
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* I do not work with complex eating disorders and can recommend specialists in this area.
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Who I help
Children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 struggling with disruptive thoughts or behaviours, parents wanting help and groups of children in schools.
How I do it
A holistic approach that combines many years' experience and studying, exploring emotional literacy, strategies for self-regulation and building internal resilience.
Benefits
Helping children and adolescents to break down and release trauma, creating an inner sense of security, self-worth and peace for themselves and their families.