Therapy Room
Farnborough
Therapy for children and young people aged 4–18, in a confidential and safe setting
Every child and young person is unique. Like adults, they can face challenging moments that feel confusing or overwhelming. Counselling offers a calm, non-judgemental space to be heard and understood. Using an integrative, gentle and often non-directive approach, I help children and adolescents express feelings safely, develop coping skills and rebuild confidence.
Over time, difficult emotions can be put into words rather than actions. Many young people notice better communication, more settled behaviour and improved relationships with family and friends—supporting them to re-engage with learning and everyday life.
I work with a wide range of concerns, including:
- anxiety & panic
- low self-esteem
- trauma
- relationship & peer difficulties
- abuse
- bullying
- low mood / depression
- sexuality & identity
- anger & emotional regulation
- loss & bereavement
- self-harm
- ADHD & autism (neurodiversity-affirming)
- challenging behaviour
Approach
My integrative framework draws on psychodynamic, person-centred and attachment-based theories. Younger children may not speak openly about worries; they often communicate through play and creative activities using the toys and materials in the therapy room. Older children and adolescents might prefer to talk things through, use the arts, or combine both.
I offer a safe, calm and consistent space. Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly at the same time to support trust and continuity. Therapy can be short-term and focused, or longer-term and exploratory—guided by need.
My Services
- Individual therapy for ages 4–18 (face-to-face)
- Video and telephone sessions (as appropriate)
- Short-term, solution-focused work
- Long-term, open-ended therapy
- Clinical supervision for counsellors/psychotherapists working with children and adolescents
Qualifications
- Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma: Counselling Children in Schools
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychopathology: Theory & Practice
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills for Working with Children
- Level 1 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
- Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision
- Children’s Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATT) for PTSD and Complex Trauma
Experience
I have worked across primary and secondary school settings providing one-to-one therapy for children and young people (4–18), as well as group work and self-referral drop-ins. I also offer private therapy, both short- and long-term.
Supervision for Child & Adolescent Therapists
As a qualified supervisor, I provide clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists working with children and adolescents. My supervision style is collaborative, reflective and ethically grounded, with a focus on safeguarding, developmental stages, neurodiversity-affirming practice, trauma-informed work (including CATT), and therapist wellbeing. I offer individual supervision and can discuss group or school-based arrangements on request.
Additional Information
I offer a free, no-obligation initial meeting for parents/carers to discuss needs and ask questions. We will look at confidentiality and consent, and I will outline the BACP Ethical Framework within which I work. If you decide to proceed, we can arrange a weekly 50-minute appointment.
Fees: £60 per 50-minute session. Concessions may be available upon discussion. Please note a 24-hour cancellation policy.
Therapy Room
Therapy Room
Farnborough
Therapy Room
Farnborough
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Get in touch
Please feel free to contact me with your enquiry.