My Approach
Psychotherapy is different from many other types of therapy: it’s not just about strategies or coping skills- it’s about understanding the deeper emotional world of a child, adolescent or young person, and exploring patterns in relationships, feelings, and experiences.
My aim is to create a space where you or your child can feel safe, understood, and supported while we explore what matters most. I work gently, flexibly, and with empathy- and sometimes a sprinkle of humour- to help growth, development, and change happen in a natural, meaningful way.
For parents
For children
For adolescents
and young adults
Watching your child struggle can be worrying and sometimes confusing. Many parents naturally wonder if they could have done something differently or if it’s somehow their fault. I want you to know: you are not to blame.
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In our work together, I take a non-judgemental, collaborative approach. We explore what’s happening for your child as a team. You bring the expert knowledge of your child’s world, and I bring the tools and perspective of psychotherapy.
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It can also be helpful to get to know you as a parent, not in a way that feels intrusive, but to understand your experiences, how you were parented, and what comes up for you when your child is struggling. This helps me tailor the support so that it works for your family, and ensures that any patterns that might affect your child’s experience are understood and supported.
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Together, we explore patterns, strengths, and challenges with curiosity and empathy. The aim is to understand your child better, find practical ways forward, and support the wellbeing of the whole family- helping your child develop greater awareness, flexibility, and confidence in managing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
With children, I take a playful, easy-going approach. Therapy is a space where imagination, play, and creativity are welcome. We might draw, tell stories, play games or just have a chat- whatever feels comfortable.
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Beneath the playfulness, I am carefully observing and supporting your child’s development, noticing how they think, feel, and interact. I adapt the work to support growth in the areas they need it most, whether that’s confidence, emotional regulation, or understanding relationships.
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Sometimes children will show feelings or reactions in our work that reflect experiences from other parts of their life. These moments are opportunities to notice and explore patterns, helping children become more aware of their feelings and reactions and naturally begin to respond differently in the world.
For adolescents and young adults, therapy is a space where you can go at your own pace. Some days you might not know what to say and I help guide the conversation gently. Other days, you might want to simply off-load and be really listened to and I make space for that.
Patterns from other relationships or experiences often appear in our conversations. I work with these moments carefully, helping you bring unconscious feelings and ways of thinking into awareness. This helps you understand yourself more deeply, notice patterns, and naturally begin to respond differently in life.