My Approach

I apply a range of strategies in a session and in order to support and encourage communication. This can include using the arts and art therapy, games and digital media. It very much depends on age and interests, and the needs of the child or young person. Much of my work and pace of the work is lead by the child or young person, and short and long term work is an important consideration. Three initial assessment sessions are completed before embarking on further sessions. I will also sign-post and make every effort to find more suitable pathways following assessment. I will complete written reviews and assessment information in support of a range of pathways, including an EHCP and SEND review.

About Me

I am an Educational Psychotherapist & Adolescent Counsellor, with a particular interest in young people and children who may be struggling to access learning. This may be long term concern or a recent change. I am a retired teacher of art and design, and was for many years a pastoral lead, so understand the complexities of education and how difficult it can be for a parent or young person to be heard. Much of my work has been in support of families navigating systems, applications and providing a link to services. I have trained and worked in a range of settings, including CAMHS, a specialist autism provision and directly in mainstream schools and within the home. Much of my work is directly in schools, but I also work one to one in a the home or suitable location, in support of young people who were not able to attend school. I may be contacted by a family, local authority or school to work face to face or on-line and often when other interventions have not been positive. I have facilitated and run a range of group workshops for young people 'at risk of exclusion'. Other workshops have included 'self belief and self esteem', 'girls and ADHD' and 'bereavement and the child'. In addition to my therapeutic work, I am a personal tutor for the Caspari Foundation and mentor trainee Educational Psychotherapists. I am UKCP registered, personally insured and hold enhanced DBS status. Any spare time I apply to my own practice as an artist, now that I have recently relocated to the Highlands.

I work with

• Children and young people
• Companies
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Educational Psychotherapist