Background
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. I trained at The Tavistock Centre. I have been working therapeutically with children, young people and families for 10 years. I specialize in working with children and young people with neurodiversity - particularly Autism and ADHD, as well as other neurodiverse conditions. I trained at a specialist NHS service for neurodevelopmental disorders and have worked in general CAMHS and eating disorders service at NHS hospital.
Before training at The Tavistock Centre, I qualified as early years teacher and taught in mainstream private and state special educational settings. I have been working with children and families for 20 years.
During my career, I gained significant experience at working with children, young people and families with complex needs. Alongside working with children and young people with autism and ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions, I offer psychotherapy for wide range of emotional behaviour difficulties. This includes anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, aggressive behaviour, tantrums, bereavement, eating disorders, body image, self-harm, trauma, etc. I also offer therapeutic support for parents and other family members.
Currently, I work in private practice in UK and internationally and teach on MA course
Professional Qualifications
Prof Doc in Psychoanalytic Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
MA in Perinatal, child, adolescent and family work: a psychoanalytic observational approach
Teacher Training, EYP
Profesional memberships - ACP, BACP
Area of Specialism and Interest
Psychotherapy with children and young people with autism, ADHD, complex emotional and behaviour difficulties, adolescent work, parent work, state of mind assessment. Consultation work with schools and other education settings.
Personal Approach
My personal approach is flexible and led by the individual needs of the child, young person or family. I use a range of resources and techniques that are informed by psychoanalytic understanding of the mind.
I work with children and young people within the age range of 0 - 25. I offer support to all family members.
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