Therapeutic Counselling Services

Art Therapy | Play Therapy | Emotional Support for Ages 5-12

Children experience big emotions but often struggle to express them in words. That’s where specialist children’s counselling makes all the difference.

I have extensive experience working with vulnerable children and young people through my years with Place2be, a school-based mental health counselling service. I’ve held school counsellor roles across primary and secondary schools in Essex and the London Borough of Waltham Forest, supporting children aged 5-12 through workshops, therapeutic groups, and individual sessions.

How I Work with Children:

I use art therapy and play therapy because these approaches allow children to express what they’re feeling without having to find the words. Through drawing, painting, storytelling, and play, children can process difficult emotions, work through trauma, and develop healthy coping strategies.

I also work in collaboration with family members to create a safe, supportive environment both in sessions and at home. Where appropriate, I offer parenting guidance to help both child and parent navigate psychological difficulties together.

I Can Help Your Child With:

• Anxiety and worry
• Behavioural difficulties
• Emotional regulation challenges
• Trauma or difficult life experiences
• Friendship or school problems
• Family changes (separation, bereavement, new siblings)
• Low self-esteem or confidence issues
• Anger management

My goal is to help your child feel heard, understood, and supported so they can focus on learning, develop positive behaviours, and ultimately live a happier, more fulfilled life.

Grief Support | Loss | Navigating Life After Loss

Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences we face. Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating – and there’s no “right” way to grieve.

I offer bereavement counselling to help you navigate your grief and develop coping strategies to adjust to life without your loved one.

How I Support You Through Grief:

Grief isn’t just sadness. It’s anger, guilt, numbness, confusion, and so much more. In our sessions, I provide a safe space where you can:

• Express all your feelings without judgement
• Talk about your loved one and keep their memory alive
• Process complicated emotions like guilt or anger
• Understand the grieving process and what’s “normal”
• Develop healthy coping strategies
• Find ways to move forward whilst honouring your loss
• Adjust to your new reality and identity

I Work With Grief From:

• Death of a partner, parent, child, or sibling
• Loss of a friend
• Anticipatory grief (when someone is terminally ill)
• Complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder
• Multiple losses
• Loss through suicide
• Miscarriage or pregnancy loss

Grief doesn’t have a timeline, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting. I’m here to walk alongside you through this painful journey, for as long as you need.

PTSD | Complex Trauma | Childhood Trauma | Emotional Wounds

Trauma affects us deeply – not just psychologically, but physically and emotionally too. Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing trauma over many years, I can help you process what happened and find a path to healing.

I’m trained in Voyage trauma-informed therapy, which means I understand how trauma impacts the brain and body. I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, without judgement or pressure.

What Trauma-Informed Therapy Involves:

Trauma-informed therapy recognises that trauma isn’t just about what happened to you – it’s about how it affected you. In our sessions, I’ll help you:

• Feel safe and in control of your healing journey
• Understand your trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)
• Process traumatic memories in a safe, contained way
• Develop grounding and coping techniques for when you feel triggered
• Rebuild your sense of safety, trust, and self-worth
• Move from surviving to thriving

I also integrate body-based approaches when appropriate, because trauma is often stored in the body. This might include breathwork, grounding techniques, or other somatic practices alongside our talking therapy.

I Work With:

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
• Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual)
• Neglect
• Grief and loss
• Accidents or medical trauma
• Witnessing traumatic events

You don’t have to carry this alone. Healing is possible, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

What You Can Expect:

• Professional Qualifications – CPCAB Level 4 & 5, BACP member, fully insured and DBS checked
• Evidence-Based Approaches – I use proven therapeutic techniques including CBT, trauma-informed therapy, person-centred counselling, and more
• Tailored Treatment Plans – No two people are the same. I’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your needs, goals, and preferences
• Safe, Confidential Space – Everything we discuss stays between us (within professional safeguarding boundaries)
• Non-Judgemental Support – You can share anything without fear of judgement. I’m here to support, not to criticise
• Flexible Options – Face-to-face, online, or telephone sessions. Evenings and weekends available
• Ongoing Professional Development – I’m committed to continuous learning and regular supervision to provide you with the best possible care