I believe meaningful change happens when a child or young person feels safe, heard, and accepted just as they are. My work is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-aware, and grounded in compassion, trust, and respect.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of approaches and adapt each session to the individual’s age, needs, and ways of communicating. This helps therapy feel accessible, engaging, and truly personal. These approaches include:
- Person-centred counselling – offering warmth, empathy and acceptance so children and young people can explore their experiences at their own pace.
- Creative and play-based work – using art, stories, play and sensory tools to help children communicate and process emotions in a way that feels natural and less pressured.
- CBT techniques – supporting young people to notice patterns in their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and learn practical ways to manage anxiety, low mood or difficult situations.
- Psychodynamic understanding – gently helping them make sense of deeper emotions or past experiences that may still influence how they feel today.
- Psychoeducation – offering clear, age-appropriate explanations about emotions, the brain, coping strategies and wellbeing. This can also include helping young people understand their diagnosis (such as ASC or ADHD) in a way that feels meaningful, reassuring and personal to them.
I have particular experience supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD, and I adapt sessions thoughtfully to suit their sensory, communication and processing needs. I also work with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, loss, self-esteem, and challenges in friendships or relationships.
At the heart of my work is a simple belief:
Every child and young person has the strength within them to grow, adapt, and reframe their story.
