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I’ve spent the last 20 years working with young people experiencing mental health challenges. I specialise in anxiety, including emotionally-based school avoidance (school refusal), low mood and social difficulties. I've worked with young people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and with neuro, gender and identity diversity. My approach is to help young people discover what they care about, build skills, take action, experiment and learn from the world.
My 20+ year career has been based on supporting and understanding the developmental, emotional, social and mental health needs of children and young people. I started my career in education as a teacher, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator and Headteacher working exclusively with students experiencing social emotional and mental health challenges. After I gained my Masters in Psychology and Marriage & Family Therapy I pivoted into counselling, working both in schools and private practice. I’ve worked with children and teenagers from diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities with a variety of neurodevelopmental differences and mental health challenges. Growing my skills and experience is something I value and actively work on. Some of the approaches I'm trained in include Systemic Therapy, Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
I'm a passionate life-long learner and often 'geeking out' on an audio-book or podcast from leading experts in the field of teen anxiety. I'm also a husband and father to two young boys.
My approach is to help young people discover what they care about,, build skills, take action, experiment and learn from the world. I work with children and teenagers aged 10-18 and aim to involve their parents/carers in some capacity as change happens most powerfully when everyone is included in the therapeutic process. I use a feedback-informed approach to help me provide the most personalised approach possible and build collaboration. If a child isn't ready for counselling, I work with parents, coaching them to use therapeutic frameworks to support their children.
Children & Adolescents
Young Adults
Parents
Anxiety
Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (School Refusal)
£95 per 50 min session.
English