Children and Young People

As I was a teacher before I came to the counselling profession, I have had a lot of experience of working with young people.  I work primarily with young people over 11 years of age and seek to offer, where beneficial, a more active approach to counselling.  Many young people are more inclined to process their thoughts and emotions when 'doing' and being involved in an activity; although I offer the same calm, accepting and non-judgemental space to younger client as I do to adults.  Clients can come to counselling with additional needs such as ADHD, OCD or Autism and we take this into account when we work together.  Above all, I offer young people respect and honesty when I work with them.

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I currently offer in-school counselling to schools in Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire East and I have experience of working with students who are outside of the main stream education provision.  I also work with students who have been referred by the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression and trauma.  I have worked with those experiencing gender dysphoria and undergoing gender transitioning as well as those experiencing LGTBQ+ issues.

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'You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.'  ―  Jim Rohn