It isn't easy to be a child or a teenager today. There are a number of pressures coming through school work and exams as well as the social scene, with the added complication of social media. Home lives can also be turbulent which can impact children negatively.
My priority is for the young person to feel comfortable and heard. This facilitates exploration of their feelings in a safe and peaceful environment. Understanding their emotions better facilitates managing them in a more productive way.
In my work with young people and children I use a variety of tools and techniques including integrative talking therapy, CBT, art and play therapy interventions. I am currently a member of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at the Priory Hospital in Hayes.
I can help with the following:
anxiety and social anxiety
exam and school related stress
low mood and depression
self-injury
trauma
family difficulties including divorce
loss and bereavement
adapting to a new environment
ADHD
ASD