I am an Integrative Child Psychotherapist based in Southeast London, with many years experience. I work in schools and private practice. I work mainly with primary school aged children.
My work as an integrative psychotherapist is informed by a number of theoretical approaches, and as a child therapist I work largely with play, and the arts – drawing and painting, stories, play-doh, puppets, and sand tray. These are effective and gentle ways in which children can express themselves, and process distressing experiences and troubling thoughts and feelings. I am very aware of the mind/body connection, and sometimes include Somatic Experiencing Therapy and EMDR Therapy in my work.
I help children with a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, family break-up, neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD, bereavement,and trauma. My initial aim is to help the child feel deeply seen, heard and understood. Within the safety of the relationship that forms, we deal together with whatever is troubling them, so that eventually they feel happier and more settled. In addition, children generally become better able to regulate their emotions, and learn to express their wishes and needs more effectively. They can experience improvements in self-esteem and confidence, and an increased sense of well-being.
I always see parents for an initial consultation before starting sessions with the child.
I see clients at the Circle Psychology Partners consulting rooms and in my own therapy room on Upland Road in East Dulwich.
Please kindly note that I only see self funding clients. I do not work with any private medical insurance providers.