Therapy for teens

Person-centred, holistic counselling for children, teens and youth. Specialising in art therapy, play therapy, psycho-education, emotional & social skills. Creating vibrant futures. 

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How does this work?

I work with children and teens aged 8-18 years old. We will explore their relationship to themselves and the world around them, focusing on their strengths and interests. The focus of these sessions will be on resourcing them with the tools and skills they need to thrive with a particular focus on emotional and social skills. The approach taken is person-centred, trauma-informed, non-pathological and built on a foundation of openness, acceptance, and curiosity.

In session, I work with a range of skills and modalities including art therapy, play therapy, movement therapy, psycho-education, zones of regulation, emotional awareness and social skills. I create an explorative space built on curiosity, compassion and deep listening. This is a safe space for youth to come, be heard, seen, witnessed and is a safe space for them to express themselves and learn about their inner world. Sessions are 60 minutes long, in person and online. I practice from a private space in Byron Industrial estate on Mondays, and online Tuesday/Friday. Depending on the childs needs, I also can come to your home/school to do a private session.

Therapeutic Modalities used:

  • Process-Oriented Psychology

    Process-Oriented Psychology (also known as Process Work) is a psychotherapeutic modality that focuses on understanding the human experience through the present moment. It does this by working with the entire spectrum of human consciousness through the sensory experience.

  • Internal Family Systems

    IFS identifies that we are made up of different sub-personalities (parts), each with its own unique beliefs and qualities. IFS focuses on healing the wounded parts and restoring mental balance and harmony by changing the dynamics that create discord among the sub-personalities and the Self.

  • Somatic Therapy

    Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body. It involves accessing the felt sense, which can include sensations, emotions and feelings as a way to process and resolve trauma. This kind of intervention work with the the nervous system and the body's wisdom.

  • Polyvagal Theory

    Polyvagal Theory is a map that describes the physiological & psychological states which underlie our daily behaviour. It helps us understand how it is that trauma lives in the body and continues to shape our world. It emphasises the role the autonomic nervous system , particularly the vagus nerve.

  • Dreamwork

    Dreams are formulations and continuations of waking thoughts, concerns, emotions, and memories and are therefore unique to you. Thus, only you can verify the meaning of your dream, and as a therapist, I guide you into the exploration of this meaning.

  • Art Therapy

    Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, colouring, or sculpting to help you express your inner world. The nonverbal messages, symbols, and metaphors often found in these art forms, can support you to a better understanding of your feelings.

  • Focusing

    Focusing is an experiential, embodied and evidence-based practice of self-reflection. During Focusing, your attention will open up to multiple layers and aspects of living by focusing in on the ‘felt sense’. This practice shows how to apply open attention to something which is directly experienced but is not necessarily in words.

Hi there,

I currently work as a counsellor in 2 different local schools in the area, and apply a lot of what I am learning in the system, into my private practice.