I use an integrative approach to create a warm, safe place for exploration and expression. This allows me to fully witness my clients and work with what they present, rather than any judgements I or society might have. Underpinning my practice is the belief that we are made up of mind, body and soul. Our essential qualities can be covered over by the stress of life and our environment. Our work is to reveal the soul nature underneath and find ways to heal and nourish the true self. Adult Therapy Common areas of exploration include suicidal ideation, divorce, bereavement and loss. I am particularly interested in trauma work and how we can release it from our bodies. I am comfortable with what some clients can find embarrassing such as body issues and sexual fantasies. I have particular experience with those new to therapy, ex-boarders or travel and tourism professionals. Working with Children I am a Mental Health Clinician and Child Psychotherapist in schools around Kingston. My work involves assessment with parents and the young person, liaising with the school and staff training/workshops. Child sessions are client led, play therapy, using board games, art, music, puppets - allowing the child to speak through metaphor, symbolism and archetypes rather than having to rely on words. Parent Consultations As a Mental Health Clinician working in schools I am ideally placed to help parents unpick some of their child's behaviours at school as well as home, discuss what might be going on and how these difficulties relate to your own experiences of early life. These might include separation anxiety, challenging behaviour, meltdowns, disrupted sleep, friendship difficulties, sibling rivalry, poor learning or neurodiversity.