Integrative Psychotherapy for Young People (Aged 8-17)

I am passionate about helping young people (aged 8 to 17) improve and maintain their own mental health, well-being and resilience (privately and in group situations including in schools).

Many of my young clients arrive struggling with anxiety (which can include fears, phobias, eating disorders and self-harming) and stress, as well as low mood and a lack of self-confidence.  Or they have phobias (such a a fear of dogs) or a habit (biting their nails) that they want to overcome.

I work with them to build up their self-esteem and self-confidence, empowering them and helping them recognise that they already have everything they need inside them to be mentally healthy such as resilience, well-being and peace of mind. Helping them live their lives to the full.

  1. I teach them numerous techniques, to use in their everyday lives, to reduce the symptoms of anxiety or depression etc. that they experience.
  2. We discuss how their thoughts, emotions, behaviours and physical sensations can all effect how they feel.
  3. Together we safely explore what is upsetting or bothering them and unravel those situations and thoughts, reframing them in a more helpful and positive light.
  4. They may be given tasks to complete at home which support the work done in the therapy sessions.  For example keeping a gratitude journal, or making notes of situations that have upset them or recurring thoughts that bother them so we can discuss them in a future session.
  5. We address and challenge any self-limiting beliefs or rules they live by that are no longer helpful as they restrict their lives in some way.  For example “I can’t talk to a group” or “I don’t like doing new things”.
  6. I also work with the parents/guardians listening to any concerns they have and providing them with additional guidance to further support their child at home.

You may also be interested to know that I have a free Facebook Group called The Overwhelmed Parent to support parents and help them move positively on from overwhelm. Please do join if you feel it may help you.

If you are interested in therapy for a young person please click here to find out more, including costs and how to book a free Discovery Call.