THERAPY · AGES 13 AND ABOVE
Working with Young People
If you’re a young person reading this: therapy doesn’t have to look the way you might imagine. There’s no couch, no clipboard, and you won’t be asked to talk about things you’re not ready for. It’s a space where you get to decide what we talk about, at your pace, without anyone judging you for it.
If you’re a parent or carer: I work with young people aged 13 and above, offering person-centred, trauma-informed counselling adapted to how young people actually think and communicate. I have specific training and experience in CYP work, a background in supporting young people through sexual violence services and bereavement, and I’m a CEOP Ambassador. Your young person’s safety, wellbeing and voice are at the centre of everything.
“You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong. You just have to show up and we’ll figure out the rest together.”
For young people
Therapy is just a conversation with someone who is on your side and has no agenda other than supporting you to feel better. Whatever you’re going through, it’s a space where you can say the things you might not be able to say anywhere else, without worrying about what someone will think of you.
You’re in charge of what we talk about. If there’s something you’re not ready to get into yet, that’s fine, we don’t have to. If you want to come in and say you don’t know where to start, that’s fine too. There’s no wrong way to do this.
Not everyone finds it easy to sit and talk about how they’re feeling and that’s completely okay. I’m happy to work in ways that don’t involve just sitting and talking. Sometimes it’s easier to think through things while doing something else. We can find what works for you.
For parents and carers
I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling for young people aged 13 and above. Sessions are 50 minutes and available online nationally or in person in Staffordshire. My work with young people draws on training and a professional background that includes working with young people who have experienced sexual violence, bereavement and loss, and neurodivergence.
Therapy with young people isn’t adult therapy scaled down. It’s a different kind of work, led by the young person at their pace, their communication style and what feels safe to them. I use a range of approaches including creative methods, and I’m experienced in working with young people who are reluctant, uncertain or have had difficult experiences with services before.
Your involvement in your young person’s therapy depends on their age, their wishes and what feels right for the work. For younger teenagers, there’s typically more contact with parents and carers at the start. For older young people, the therapeutic relationship is primarily with them — though I’m happy to discuss how we handle communication before we begin.
I take safeguarding seriously. I am a CEOP Ambassador and I work in accordance with current safeguarding legislation and guidance. If at any point I have concerns about a young person’s safety, I will act on those concerns in line with my professional obligations and wherever possible, I will discuss this with the young person and family first.
The best starting point is usually a conversation either with you, or with you and your young person together. The free 20-minute initial consultation is a chance to talk through what’s happening, what your young person might need, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
What I can help with
• Anxiety, worry and stress
• Bereavement and loss
• Low mood and depression
• Trauma and difficult experiences
• Identity and who you are
• Neurodivergence and school life
• Sexuality and gender
• Abuse ; emotional, physical or sexual
• Relationships and friendships
• Self-harm and difficult feelings
• Family difficulties and change
• Big life changes and transitions
- Anxiety, worry and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Identity and who you are
- Sexuality and gender
- Relationships and friendships
- Family difficulties and change
- Bereavement and loss
- Trauma and difficult experiences
- Neurodivergence and school life
- Abuse; emotional, physical or sexual
- Self-harm and difficult feelings
- Big life changes and transitions
*This list is not exhaustive, if you are struggling with something you don’t see mentioned but think we might be a good fit, please do get in touch.
My approach
My work with young people is person-centred and trauma-informed throughout. That means the young person leads — their pace, their priorities, their voice. I don’t have an agenda about what should come up or how quickly things should move. My job is to create a space where the young person feels safe enough to bring whatever they need to bring.
I draw on creative approaches where they’re helpful including art, writing, play and other methods that don’t rely solely on talking. I’ve worked with young people using everything from creative writing to Minecraft as a way into conversation. The method is always led by what works for the individual, not by what therapy is supposed to look like.
I have specific professional experience working with young people in the context of sexual violence services and with a bereavement charity, which means I bring both training and familiarity with some of the most difficult territory young people can face. I’m also a CEOP Ambassador, reflecting a long-standing commitment to child protection and online safety.
My practice is affirming and inclusive throughout. LGBTQ+ young people, neurodivergent young people and those from marginalised communities are warmly welcome and will be met with understanding.
What to expect
1
Initial conversation
A free 20-minute call — usually with a parent or carer first, though young people are welcome to get in touch directly too. A chance to talk through what’s happening and whether working together might help.
2
First session
A chance for the young person to meet me, ask questions and get a sense of whether they feel comfortable. There’s no pressure to dive straight in — the first session is about getting to know each other.
3
Ongoing sessions
Regular sessions — usually weekly, 50 minutes each. The pace, approach and focus are always led by the young person. We review regularly to make sure therapy is still feeling useful and right.
4
Ending well
When the time comes to finish, we plan that ending together — with enough notice to close things properly and for the young person to feel ready.
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION
A 20-minute initial call — free, no obligation and no pressure. Simply a conversation to see whether this feels like the right fit.
FEES
Initial consultation
Individual session
Couples/polycule
Session length
Free
£70
£90
60 mins
FEES
Initial consultation – FREE
Individual session – £70
Couples/polycule – £90
Session length – 60 mins
Availability
• Currently accepting new clients
• Online — UK-wide & international
• In person — Staffordshire
• Weekly or fortnightly
Ready to take the first step?
Getting in touch is often the hardest part. A free 20-minute consultation costs nothing and commits you to nothing — it’s simply a conversation to see whether working together might help.