Youth counselling and psychotherapy for young people aged 16 or over, in north and central London, and online via Zoom

Youth counselling

In my private practice I work with young people aged 16+.

I am also happy to work with children and young people on a freelance basis within a school/community setting to support the development of emotional well-being services available. This is so that the young people can enjoy and achieve in the future, which will help their confidence and competence in making healthier choices for themselves.

How I work

I really enjoy working with young people aged 16+. The way I work is that the young person leads the therapeutic process using the creative and play tools available to them in the therapy room. I work in this way as, very often, when life has become emotionally overwhelming for a young person, they have lost control somewhere in their lives.

Through using the creative tools week-to-week, a story develops as to what is troubling them in the world around them. Through using these tools, the child and young person strengthen their communication techniques, confidence and resilience in dealing with their external reality.

I have worked with a range of youth issues:

Communication
Behavioural support
Bullying
Sexuality, gender and relationships
Drugs and alcohol
Body Image

Depression and anxiety
Cultural or faith-sensitive issues
School transition
Puberty
Learning support needs
Family dynamics

Referrals

I take referrals from the parent or carer, voluntary or statutory services with the consent of the young person, or you can self-refer. For young people I offer a flat rate of £50 per 45-minute session.

Please note: that I do not work with child custodial cases, though I am happy to link you to other therapists that specialise in this area.

Assessment

Normally, the initial stage of the assessment would be to meet with the young person with their consent and, if appropriate, their parent or carer to look at their specific goals or expectations. This could take one or two sessions depending on what is presented. I may also want to meet with the parent or carer during and at the end of counselling. I do charge for any meetings attended, any reports and letters requested.

Client testimonials

Other therapy specialisms:

Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity