Esther Maunder
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.
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 |