The adolescent years can be a stressful time, with added pressures such as social media and online activities on young people in modern day society. Anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation are some of the struggles and challenges experienced by teens and therefore their parents.  As every person and situation is unique I tailor-make an approach to suit each adolescent. My intention is to support the adolescent with their situation and their development towards being a self-assured young person. If you are a parent or carer of an adolescent (11+yrs) please note that it is important for both parents (when possible) to be present with the young person for the first session. I also offer guidance to parents in supporting their adolescent children when needed. It is helpful to the process if parents are engaging with a therapist of their own.

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If you are an adolescent and going to attend therapy, the most important thing is that you connect well with your therapist. You can use the first session to suss out whether you would like us to work together. I leave it up to you to decide whether you want to make another appointment. 

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I have experience working with and supporting adolescents in many areas, some of which include:

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• Anxiety and stress

• Loss and grief

• School refusal

• College challenges

• Sexual identity

• Gender identity

• Depression

• Self-harm

• Suicidal ideation

• Relationship issues

• Family issues

• Low self-esteem

• Alcohol and drug use

• Bullying

• Neurodivergence (ADHD / Autism)

• Sexual Trauma

• Adoption

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My aim is to support people, encourage insight  and promote self-compassion. In my work I create a safe and comfortable space for clients to explore what is going on in their lives. This includes issues that are happening in the present and often means exploring the past. In my experience as a therapist I see people carry beliefs and experiences that result in low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness. Expressing these feelings in a safe therapeutic space can be experienced as a weight being lifted and they begin to view themselves through a more realistic and positive lens.

 

I have experience working with and supporting people in many areas, some of which include:

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• Anxiety and stress

• Depression

• Loss and bereavement

• Physical illness

• Trauma

• Neurodivergence (ADHD / Autism)

• Eating disorders

• Sexual identity

• Relationship issues

• Family issues

• Low self-esteem

• Divorce and separation

• Occupational burnout

• Self-harm

• Abusive relationships

Research shows that the most important aspect of psychotherapy is the client/therapist relationship. Drawing from my core training in the humanistic, person centered and gestalt approaches I adopt a unique framework for working with each person. I also utilise my training in CBT and psychodynamic perspectives.  Art work and other creative methods such as sand tray can be extraordinarily therapeutic and I use these approaches when it seems useful for the client and they are open to it. I endeavour to keep up to date with the latest research in my field.

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I am a trauma informed therapist and support many people to understand how their traumatic experiences impact them. This involves becoming aware of when they are triggered and learning to regulate their nervous systems.

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At the center of my work is the emphasis on creating and nurturing a thriving client/therapist relationship.  I offer a safe space for the client to explore their experiences and encourage them to become the author of their own life.

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