Erica Whalley
Child psychotherapy counsellorAbout Me
Hi,
I would really like to help you with your concerns, so please do contact me to discussthis further. I work with children, teenagers and adults, when present difficulties require more than the help of family and friends, and the support of an experienced trained professional can be very helpful in finding the way forward again.
I am an integrative counsellor, which means that I am fully trained and accredited by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, so I am able to work with a range of theories and techniques, so that you are able to explore which techniques are most comfortable for you.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic theories; Person-centered Counselling, Psycho-dynamic Counselling, Solution-focused counselling and CBT, but I am also fully trained in more creative techniques such as Jungian Kalffian Sandplay. This is a very gentle, soothing but very powerful and effective technique as it engages the unconscious mind, when figures are chosen to make a picture in the sand. It is highly recommended for children, teenagers and adults, but is especially helpful to anyone who is less keen to talk directly about their concerns. It helps all areas of the emotions and personality regain their balance, so it is very effective for all emotional difficulties but particularly anyone who has experienced attachment difficulties; such as anyone who has been adopted or fostered.
I am also trained in “ The emotional freedom technique” or tapping, which is particularly helpful for stress, anxiety and strong feelings in general, and again is helpful for all ages.
I have developed and written professional articles on two therapeutic drawing techniques, and use these alongside other creative work.
I am particularly experienced in working with all forms of anxiety, self confidence, depression stress and loss with all age groups, and in sleep difficulties, bullying and peer difficulties in children
Do get in contact to discuss how I can help
Issues often worked with
Types of therapy
Therapy offered
Client groups
Fees
Children £35
Teenagers £37
Adults £45
Trouble shooting Advice for Parents £40
Training and qualifications
HND Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited) 2007
Solution Focused Therapy (2008)
Accredited Counsellor (BACP) 2009
Certificate in Counselling through the Arts with children and Teenagers 2009
Webster-Stratton Trouble-Shooting for Parents 2009
Advanced Practitioner in the Emotional Freedom Technique 2010
Clean Language 2017
Practitioner in Therapeutic Sandplay 2018