I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor specifically trained to work with children and adolescents. Alongside my training and experience as a therapist since 2016 - in schools, for a local counselling service, and in private practice - I have over 16-years’ experience working with children and adolescents with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs in children’s homes.I believe it is the relationship between myself and a child or young person that is central to the therapeutic process. I strongly believe that if a young person’s thoughts and feelings are accepted as neither right nor wrong but simply a reflection of their current state-of-mind, this will help them to communicate more freely and, in turn, increase their own reflective capacity.  Children and young people can sometimes struggle to communicate through words alone, and , depending on the needs and wishes of the child or young person,  it is here that I introduce the use of creative activities, and play to help with therapeutic exploration and support.My previous positions in schools and in care settings has resulted in a wealth of experience of working with children and adolescents from a multitude of backgrounds, presenting with issues such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, bereavement, fragmented and complex family relationships, self-harm, bullying and friendship issues and the impact of social media among many.In addition to direct work with children and young people, I provide consultations for parents and carers who would like a space to think about their child, any difficulties they may be struggling with and how best to support them. Please do not hesitate to contact me for an informal discussion...