How I work
I am a fully qualified children and young people’s counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have been trained in integrative therapy, I tailor my approach to suit the children and young people I am working with. I use a variety of approaches to my therapy including person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, play therapy and creative methods.
Counselling can provide you with the space to think about how you have become who you are and to focus on the areas you would like support in changing. We can incorporate this into our counselling sessions in a variety of ways using conversation, art and movement.
We all have the capacity to develop ourselves and counselling can support you in this, through building a safe, supportive relationship together where you feel heard and listened to without being judged. Together we can explore the areas of your life that feel important to you.
My approach enables children and young people to express themselves creatively during counselling sessions. The use of creative methods can empower children and young people to process and express how they are feeling, without needing to use words, as they explore their life experiences and are supported therapeutically.
I incorporate learning about body sensations, the nervous system, behaviours, thoughts and use body focused techniques such as breathing and using sensory objects. This can assist you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself and managing whatever might be concerning you.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
My previous experience includes working as a community mental health nurse for 5 years. I have extensive experience working with children and young people and I am happy to work with a variety of client groups.
I have experience working with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety disorders (OCD, social anxiety and generalised anxiety), depression, trauma, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger, identity, grief, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks. I have also worked with many neurodiverse children and young people. You do not need a diagnosis to access this counselling, instead, I am keen to understand you and your experiences.
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Registered counselling membership of British society of counselling (BACP). Membership number: 00982619
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Working as a Children and Young People’s counsellor at Be U Notts, Nottingham.
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Counselling placements at Relate Nottingham, The Nottingham High School and Be U Notts.
MSc in Children and Young People’s counselling awarded by The University of Northampton
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Working in TEWV trust in the children and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) as a CAMHS Community Mental Health Nurse.
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BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing.
I have an enhanced DBS certificate and am signed up to the government DBS update service to ensure it is always up to date. Please contact me if you would like to check this on the government website.