Children and Adolescents

Child Psychologist

 Lisa is a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist who has worked in the NHS since 1997 specialising in working with children, young people and their families in paediatrics. 

Her experience has covered working with a broad range of issues including loss, bereavement, health, anxiety, phobias, acceptance and adherence, identity, trauma and PTSD. She has specialist training in family therapy and is an EMDR trained child and adult practitioner. Her interests include the development of infant parent relationships, attachment, anxiety and trauma

Counsellor

 Working with age 14 years and above. Charlie is an Integrative Counsellor specialising in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, addiction and sleeping problems. She is able to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore what’s not working, what’s blocking growth and what is troubling you. Whatever that might be, the space is yours with no agenda. Charlie works at your pace walking with you, supporting your growth in awareness. She understand how hard the first steps can be, how lonely and isolating living with trauma can be. Integrative therapy allows flexibility to work with disconnected parts of self, looking at patterns of relating and understanding roots of developmental trauma.

Counsellor

 Working with age 14 years and above. As an integrative counsellor Emma will offer support in a way that feels most helpful for you.  She has particular experience in working with body centred therapy & trauma. Emma offers a safe space to be heard & together, find ways to resolve the difficulties you're experiencing, cope more effectively & to live your life more fully. Trauma Sensitive Body Centred therapy can offer an effective & safe way to explore & overcome the adverse effects of trauma. Relaxation & Mindfulness techniques can help alleviate the symptoms of stress, anxiety & depression, allowing us to gain greater clarity whilst developing safe & effective coping strategies. 

Family Therapist

 Jon has 20 years’ experience of working therapeutically with people across the age range. I have worked with children, young people and their families in the NHS, in Eating Disorders, and General Child and Adolescent Mental Health including Autism, (anxiety, OCD, depression, psychosis, self-harm, communication difficulties). People bring a range of concerns to therapy including, stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, trauma, communication difficulties, family relationships, parenting issues, step family issues, one or more family mental health difficulties, difficulties from the past affecting current relationships, illness and loss. This is not an exhaustive list and there may be other issues that you would like to bring . 

Hypnotherapy

 As well as adults, Anna also works with chidlren and adolescents offering Solution Focused Hypnotherapy which can help with numerous conditions, from anxiety, depression, insomnia, weight management, through to helping young people to increase confidence, find balance, improve mental and physical health, maximise performance, overcome phobias, unwanted habits and negative patterns of behaviour.