Children & Adolescents

Mental health assessment, treatment and therapy for children and adolescents.

Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy
We offer a range of assessments, therapies and treatments for Children and Adolescents, including CBT, EMDR, Clinical Psychology, ADHD Assessments and Family Support.

Our child & adolescent practitioners:

Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Penny Swales

Counselling

Price per session: £75 adult, £85 couples counselling

My training and experience, grounded in the Person Centred approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy, enables me to offer clients an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance and warmth.

I have twelve years experience working in an NHS setting and Private Practice and with a variety of issues. I consider myself to be an integrative therapist as I have completed training and professional development within the theories of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dreams and Nightmare Analysis. I also offer couples counselling and online counselling when required.

Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Price per session: £75 adult, £85 couples counselling

Penny Swales

Counselling

My training and experience, grounded in the Person Centred approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy, enables me to offer clients an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance and warmth.

I have twelve years experience working in an NHS setting and Private Practice and with a variety of issues. I consider myself to be an integrative therapist as I have completed training and professional development within the theories of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dreams and Nightmare Analysis. I also offer couples counselling and online counselling when required.

Relationship training
2001: Teminos Sheffield
Level 3 Person Centred Counselling
2007: CPCAB
Level 3 Person Centred Counselling
December, 2007: CPCAB
Level 3 Integrative Therapies
2008: Open University CPCAB
Level 3 Integrative Therapies
April, 2008: Open University, CPCAB
Advanced Diploma in the theory and practice of therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy
2011: ABC
Sexual Abuse training course
2011: SARC
Sexual Abuse SARC
July, 2011: Rotherham
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy post graduate training
2013: Yorkshire Counselling Network
Domestic abuse and its effects in children
September, 2013: BMBC
Dream and Nightmare analysis post graduate training
2015: Yorkshire Counselling Network
Act post graduate training course
2015: Leeds University Hospital Counselling Network
Bereavement and Mental Health
May, 2018: BMBC
Attachment and Relationships
January, 2019: BACP online
Internal family systems training
March 2019: Academy Space
Internal Family Systems
March 2019 March 2021: BACP
Grief and Trauma
October 2020
Existential psychotherapy - an evening with Irvin yalom
April 2021 BACP
Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Lauren Degge

Art Psychotherapist

Price per session: £100

I am an Art Psychotherapist offering art therapy for children and adolescents. Adults can also benefit from art therapy through creativity and playfulness to express themselves in an alternative way. I have also experienced the therapeutic benefits of art when working with people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

I have 2 years of experience working with the elderly with dementia and 5 years working with children and adults of various ages and have experience with the following:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Low mood
  • Body image difficulties
  • Suicidal ideation/self-harm
  • Abuse
  • Neglect
  • Trauma
  • Challenging behaviours
  • Autism
  • Learning disabilities
  • Adopted/Fostered/ SGO/ LAC
  • Foster carers
  • Dementia

What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the therapeutic use of art making and creativity for the expression of difficult feelings, thoughts and emotions. Sometimes it is easier to put these down in images rather than sharing verbally. This can feel less confrontational and direct which is particularly helpful for children, those who struggle to talk about their feelings and those with communication difficulties.

Art therapy is a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space. You do not need to be ‘good’ at art to take part in art therapy, just willing to experiment with art materials and your creativity. It is about expressing yourself – not making ‘masterpieces’ of art. I offer a wide range of creative materials to explore such as paints, pencils, pens, clay, collage, crafts, sewing, and mixed media. Your artwork is kept confidential and safe with me until the end of therapy. You may then decide to take this home or destroy it, the choice is yours.

My approach to art therapy is psychodynamic, which is based on the view that our past experiences influence our present behaviours, attitudes and reactions. It focuses on the unconscious and aims to support clients to gain insight and awareness to understand why they behave a certain way. This can help people to understand themselves to aid recovery and support improved self-esteem, confidence and self-worth. I am outcome focussed and aim to help my clients reach their therapeutic goals through art therapy directives and focussed sessions.

I am a member of the BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) and registered by the HCPC. I have an enhanced DBS certificate, professional liabilities insurance, and attend frequent clinical supervision with an experienced supervisor with over 20 years of experience.

I offer face to face sessions in Barnsley and remote online art therapy via Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Skype.

Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Price per session: £100

Lauren Degge

Art Psychotherapist

I am an Art Psychotherapist offering art therapy for children and adolescents. Adults can also benefit from art therapy through creativity and playfulness to express themselves in an alternative way. I have also experienced the therapeutic benefits of art when working with people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

I have 2 years of experience working with the elderly with dementia and 5 years working with children and adults of various ages and have experience with the following:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Low mood
  • Body image difficulties
  • Suicidal ideation/self-harm
  • Abuse
  • Neglect
  • Trauma
  • Challenging behaviours
  • Autism
  • Learning disabilities
  • Adopted/Fostered/ SGO/ LAC
  • Foster carers
  • Dementia

What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the therapeutic use of art making and creativity for the expression of difficult feelings, thoughts and emotions. Sometimes it is easier to put these down in images rather than sharing verbally. This can feel less confrontational and direct which is particularly helpful for children, those who struggle to talk about their feelings and those with communication difficulties.

Art therapy is a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space. You do not need to be ‘good’ at art to take part in art therapy, just willing to experiment with art materials and your creativity. It is about expressing yourself – not making ‘masterpieces’ of art. I offer a wide range of creative materials to explore such as paints, pencils, pens, clay, collage, crafts, sewing, and mixed media. Your artwork is kept confidential and safe with me until the end of therapy. You may then decide to take this home or destroy it, the choice is yours.

My approach to art therapy is psychodynamic, which is based on the view that our past experiences influence our present behaviours, attitudes and reactions. It focuses on the unconscious and aims to support clients to gain insight and awareness to understand why they behave a certain way. This can help people to understand themselves to aid recovery and support improved self-esteem, confidence and self-worth. I am outcome focussed and aim to help my clients reach their therapeutic goals through art therapy directives and focussed sessions.

I am a member of the BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) and registered by the HCPC. I have an enhanced DBS certificate, professional liabilities insurance, and attend frequent clinical supervision with an experienced supervisor with over 20 years of experience.

I offer face to face sessions in Barnsley and remote online art therapy via Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Skype.

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Expressive Therapies
2020: The University of Derby
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
2023: The University of Chester
Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Kezia Mathieson

CBT Therapist - Adults & Adolescents

Price per session: £110

My name is Kezia and I am a CBT psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse. I have 11 years of experience working in the field of mental health. Much of my clinical experience is with young people and adults between 14-65.

I believe we all encounter emotional problems in our lives. I approach therapy with a warm, non-judgemental attitude and my style of therapy reflects this. It is important to me that you feel safe and supported throughout your therapy journey.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has a strong evidence base with many different human problems. I have experience of using CBT to help people overcome many problems including anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, trauma and more. I am deeply committed to providing high quality, evidence based therapy to my clients. I also use ‘third wave’ cognitive behavioural approaches in my practice, including mindfulness, compassion focused therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

One of my special interests is in perinatal mental health. This includes problems like tokophobia (the fear of giving birth), birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, depression, and perinatal OCD. I developed a passionate interest in this area whilst undertaking my own journey into parenthood.

My professional qualifications include BSc Hons in Nursing Studies (Mental Health) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. As well as being a BABCP accredited CBT psychotherapist, I remain a registered member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). I have also undertaken additional training in compassion focused therapy (CFT) and behavioural family therapy (BFT) interventions.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, am fully insured and undertake regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor.

I offer remote sessions delivered by Microsoft Teams, Skype, or Zoom.

Kezia Mathieson

CBT Therapist - Adults & Adolescents

My name is Kezia and I am a CBT psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse. I have 11 years of experience working in the field of mental health. Much of my clinical experience is with young people and adults between 14-65.

I believe we all encounter emotional problems in our lives. I approach therapy with a warm, non-judgemental attitude and my style of therapy reflects this. It is important to me that you feel safe and supported throughout your therapy journey.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has a strong evidence base with many different human problems. I have experience of using CBT to help people overcome many problems including anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, trauma and more. I am deeply committed to providing high quality, evidence based therapy to my clients. I also use ‘third wave’ cognitive behavioural approaches in my practice, including mindfulness, compassion focused therapy (CFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

One of my special interests is in perinatal mental health. This includes problems like tokophobia (the fear of giving birth), birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, depression, and perinatal OCD. I developed a passionate interest in this area whilst undertaking my own journey into parenthood.

My professional qualifications include BSc Hons in Nursing Studies (Mental Health) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. As well as being a BABCP accredited CBT psychotherapist, I remain a registered member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). I have also undertaken additional training in compassion focused therapy (CFT) and behavioural family therapy (BFT) interventions.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, am fully insured and undertake regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor.

I offer remote sessions delivered by Microsoft Teams, Skype, or Zoom.

Post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (adult)
2019: University of Derby
BSc Hons in nursing studies (mental Health)
2017: University of Derby
Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Heather Howard-Thompson

CBT/DBT/EMDR Therapist - Adults & Adolescents

Price per session: £110

Hi, my name is Heather, I am the Founder and Director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd. I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with almost 30 years experience of working in the mental health field.

After a long career in the NHS, I launched Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd in January 2015.  I have since developed the practice to include Associate Therapists who offer a wide range of therapies to individuals and businesses. I work as a Clinical Supervisor and have many years experience of working with people who struggle with emotional problems, including trauma, depression and anxiety. I have a particular interest in working with complex trauma and emotional dysregulation, including neurodiversity.

I use a range of therapeutic techniques in my clinical practice including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.

I am very passionate about helping others to understand, recognise and tolerate their emotions, which is the first step in helping to overcome a range of mental health problems. I offer online sessions face to face or via zoom.

I provide Consultancy, Groups and Workshops to a range of businesses and also provide Business Coaching and Mentoring for Therapists starting out in private practice. I also co-host a popular mental health podcast ‘From the therapists chair‘.

I undertake regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor, am DBS checked and have Public Liability Insurance.

Heather Howard-Thompson

CBT/DBT/EMDR Therapist - Adults & Adolescents

Hi, my name is Heather, I am the Founder and Director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd. I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with almost 30 years experience of working in the mental health field.

After a long career in the NHS, I launched Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd in January 2015.  I have since developed the practice to include Associate Therapists who offer a wide range of therapies to individuals and businesses. I work as a Clinical Supervisor and have many years experience of working with people who struggle with emotional problems, including trauma, depression and anxiety. I have a particular interest in working with complex trauma and emotional dysregulation, including neurodiversity.

I use a range of therapeutic techniques in my clinical practice including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills.

I am very passionate about helping others to understand, recognise and tolerate their emotions, which is the first step in helping to overcome a range of mental health problems. I offer online sessions face to face or via zoom.

I provide Consultancy, Groups and Workshops to a range of businesses and also provide Business Coaching and Mentoring for Therapists starting out in private practice. I also co-host a popular mental health podcast ‘From the therapists chair‘.

I undertake regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor, am DBS checked and have Public Liability Insurance.

Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
1997: The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Medical Science in Enduring Mental Health Practice
2003: The University of Sheffield
Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation
2008: ACAS
Short Term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 80 credits at Level 6
2009: The University of York
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an experiential introduction (2 day workshop)
2011: Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Training – theory and practice (parts one, two, three and four)
2013: EDMR Extra
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
2015: Sheffield Hallam University
Managing Chronic Pain: A practical skills workshop on using CBT for persistent pain
2015: BABCP Regional Workshop
CBASP: Innovative Treatment for Persistent Depression
2016: BABCP Regional Workshop
Level 1 EMDR Europe Child Accredited Training
February, 2018: EMDR Academy
DBT essentials
October, 2018: APT
The Flash Technique (EMDR)
2019: UK & Ireland EMDR Association approved
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Training
2021: Greenwood Mentors Ltd, The British Psychological Society Approved Course
Attachment Focused EMDR
2022: EMDR Focus
Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Gemma Schofield-Webber

CBT Therapist - Adolescents & Children

Price per session: £100

I am a registered mental health nurse with an advanced diploma in child and adolescent mental health and post graduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy.

I have a wide experience of working with Children and young people with over 11 years practice experience. I have a keen interest of working with children who present with anxiety related difficulties including phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders.

I offer One Session Therapy (OST) to treat specific phobias. Please contact for more information.

Gemma Schofield-Webber

CBT Therapist - Adolescents & Children

I am a registered mental health nurse with an advanced diploma in child and adolescent mental health and post graduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy.

I have a wide experience of working with Children and young people with over 11 years practice experience. I have a keen interest of working with children who present with anxiety related difficulties including phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders.

I offer One Session Therapy (OST) to treat specific phobias. Please contact for more information.

Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies
September, 2005: The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Science in Health & Social Care Practice (Child & Adolescent Mental Health)
June, 2010: University of York
EMDR Workshops Part One, Part Two, Part Three
November, 2014: EDMR Extra
Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence Based Psychological Therapies for Children & Young People: Cognitive Behavioural Pathway
June, 2017: The University of Manchester
Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Esther Maunder

Interpersonal Psychotherapist

Price per session: £110

Hi, my name is Esther and I have had the joy and privilege of working with children, young people, families and care givers for over twenty years. I have worked in a variety of settings including voluntary sector therapeutic services, schools and CAMHS services. I have extensive experience of working therapeutically with children and young people with mild to severe, complex and enduring mental health needs including delivering a variety of assessments, needs led care packages and evidence-based interventions.

I have worked within the NHS for the last fifteen years working with young people who struggle with a variety of emotional and mental health difficulties particularly those experiencing low mood, depression, emotional dysregulation and the impact of developmental trauma.  I am an accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist and have training in a variety of modalities and use a range of therapeutic techniques in my clinical practice including Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-A) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

I have experience in working with younger children and their parents/carers using interventions based on Theraplay® principles and family and systemic therapy.  This way of working enhances connection and joy between children and caregivers using simple activities within a structured framework.

My values of hope and optimism drive my passion in my work; focusing on the present, improving relationships and helping children and young people to develop a positive view of themselves and the world around them.

Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Price per session: £110

Esther Maunder

Interpersonal Psychotherapist

Hi, my name is Esther and I have had the joy and privilege of working with children, young people, families and care givers for over twenty years. I have worked in a variety of settings including voluntary sector therapeutic services, schools and CAMHS services. I have extensive experience of working therapeutically with children and young people with mild to severe, complex and enduring mental health needs including delivering a variety of assessments, needs led care packages and evidence-based interventions.

I have worked within the NHS for the last fifteen years working with young people who struggle with a variety of emotional and mental health difficulties particularly those experiencing low mood, depression, emotional dysregulation and the impact of developmental trauma.  I am an accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapist and have training in a variety of modalities and use a range of therapeutic techniques in my clinical practice including Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-A) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

I have experience in working with younger children and their parents/carers using interventions based on Theraplay® principles and family and systemic therapy.  This way of working enhances connection and joy between children and caregivers using simple activities within a structured framework.

My values of hope and optimism drive my passion in my work; focusing on the present, improving relationships and helping children and young people to develop a positive view of themselves and the world around them.

Levels One and Two Theraplay® and Marschak Interaction Method
2023: Inspire Me Events via the Theraplay® institute
Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Young People with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
2023: 2 Day Training Programme, Anna Freud Centre
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (Adolescents)
2020: Full accreditation via the Anna Freud Centre and IPT- UK
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
2018 (refresher 2021): Level 4 – Association for Psychological Therapies
Psychodynamic approaches to working with young people
2012: Post Graduate Certificate with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and the University of East London
MA in Social Work with Distinction
2009: University of Sheffield, registered with HCPC
Family and Systemic Therapy
2007: Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Leeds/AFT
MA in Youth and Community Development
2004: University of Huddersfield
Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Dr Lisa Moss

Clinical Psychology

Price per session: £125

Hi, I’m Lisa. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working in both NHS and independent practice. Since qualification, I have specialised in assessment and support for children, adolescents and adults with Autism and ADHD. I offer remote sessions in my work with Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd. I accept both self-funded clients and I am registered with a number of insurers.

You might feel like it’s difficult to know where to start in making sense of your difficulties. In these circumstances, it can often be beneficial to book an initial assessment to determine the nature of your needs, and to help understand which therapeutic approach or intervention would be most useful to you going forward. This might include further work with myself, or with another member of our team. Perhaps you are a parent looking for some time-limited consultation around mental health issues for your child.

In some cases, I am able to provide more in-depth assessments and reports which can serve as a written record for yourself or other professionals. Please contact to discuss your specific requirements.

I have some availability for therapy as part of my work with the team. I am an integrative Clinical Psychologist, drawing on a number of different theoretical and evidenced-based approaches. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and bespoke, and individually tailored to your needs.

I have experience in working with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, low mood and poor self-esteem. Perhaps you are an adult and have recently received a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD and want help to make sense of this, or you might be looking for sessions to help you manage your ADHD symptoms using psychological approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Please contact me to discuss your needs further or book direct via our website.

Dr Lisa Moss

Clinical Psychology

Hi, I’m Lisa. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working in both NHS and independent practice. Since qualification, I have specialised in assessment and support for children, adolescents and adults with Autism and ADHD. I offer remote sessions in my work with Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd. I accept both self-funded clients and I am registered with a number of insurers.

You might feel like it’s difficult to know where to start in making sense of your difficulties. In these circumstances, it can often be beneficial to book an initial assessment to determine the nature of your needs, and to help understand which therapeutic approach or intervention would be most useful to you going forward. This might include further work with myself, or with another member of our team. Perhaps you are a parent looking for some time-limited consultation around mental health issues for your child.

In some cases, I am able to provide more in-depth assessments and reports which can serve as a written record for yourself or other professionals. Please contact to discuss your specific requirements.

I have some availability for therapy as part of my work with the team. I am an integrative Clinical Psychologist, drawing on a number of different theoretical and evidenced-based approaches. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and bespoke, and individually tailored to your needs.

I have experience in working with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, low mood and poor self-esteem. Perhaps you are an adult and have recently received a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD and want help to make sense of this, or you might be looking for sessions to help you manage your ADHD symptoms using psychological approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Please contact me to discuss your needs further or book direct via our website.

BSc (Hons) Psychology
2002: Sheffield Hallam University
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
2004: University of Sheffield
Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO)
2012: Lorna Wing Centre
Autism Diagnostic Interview Schedule, ADOS-2
2014: Pearson Assessment, London
Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Bimla Heera

Specialist Nurse & EMDR Therapist

Price per session: £100 remote, £110 face to face

I have qualifications in Adult Mental Health Nursing and in General Nursing. Over the last 20 years or so I have worked with families, children and the extended family.

I have an interest in multi-cultural trans-generational issues that affect the family functioning on a daily basis; and how this can affect the ability to sustain and improve relationships within the family. As a Mental Health Nurse I have a good understanding of how cultural and trans-generational issues can affect the mental health of all family members.

As a General Nurse I also have a good idea of how physical ill health can impact on an individuals and their family.

I also have an interest in women’s health, having worked in obstetrics and gynaecology. Here I met a lot of brave and courageous women and their families who had experience loss, either through miscarriage and/or through the trauma of birth. I am able to offer psychological therapies to improve psychological wellbeing.

I also have an interest in trauma and have helped many adults to understand themselves from a trauma perspective; furthermore I have treated many individuals using trauma focussed therapeutic models.

Given my experience I can draw upon the many therapeutic models such as psychotherapeutic models, such as Eye movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution focussed therapies Cognitive behavioural Therapy and family based interventions to improve the wellbeing of individuals and the family members.

I am able to work with couples who are finding their own situation difficult trying to balance their own beliefs and incorporating the needs of their extended family members.

Children & Adolescents Yorkshire Psychotherapy

Price per session: £100 remote, £110 face to face

Bimla Heera

Specialist Nurse & EMDR Therapist

I have qualifications in Adult Mental Health Nursing and in General Nursing. Over the last 20 years or so I have worked with families, children and the extended family.

I have an interest in multi-cultural trans-generational issues that affect the family functioning on a daily basis; and how this can affect the ability to sustain and improve relationships within the family. As a Mental Health Nurse I have a good understanding of how cultural and trans-generational issues can affect the mental health of all family members.

As a General Nurse I also have a good idea of how physical ill health can impact on an individuals and their family.

I also have an interest in women’s health, having worked in obstetrics and gynaecology. Here I met a lot of brave and courageous women and their families who had experience loss, either through miscarriage and/or through the trauma of birth. I am able to offer psychological therapies to improve psychological wellbeing.

I also have an interest in trauma and have helped many adults to understand themselves from a trauma perspective; furthermore I have treated many individuals using trauma focussed therapeutic models.

Given my experience I can draw upon the many therapeutic models such as psychotherapeutic models, such as Eye movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution focussed therapies Cognitive behavioural Therapy and family based interventions to improve the wellbeing of individuals and the family members.

I am able to work with couples who are finding their own situation difficult trying to balance their own beliefs and incorporating the needs of their extended family members.

Registered General Nurse (RGN)
1992
Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)
1997
BSc (Hons) in Health Care Practice – (Child and adolescent mental health)
2001-2006
Short term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
2009: University of York
Siblings together or apart
2010: British Association of Fostering and adoption. (BAAF)
Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PTSD in Children and Adolescents
June 2010
Life story work with traumatised children
November 2010: After adoption
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy – Level One
January 2011: Family futures – (Islington, London)
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy – Level Two
May 2011: Family futures – (Islington, London)
Theraplay – Level One
2012
Theraplay – Level Two
2012
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Levels 1 to 4. 2012–2016
Initial assessment model and intervention with young people who sexually harm
April 2013: AIM2 Assessment
Promoting resilience in Looked after Children
British Association of fostering and adoption (BAAF)

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