I am a qualified Trauma Informed Integrative Arts Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I am a member of IAPC and I abide by their code of ethics. I have been running a private practise for both adults and young people since 2014 and I work with young people in schools for a mental health charity called B Yourself – Young person's mental health (b-yourself.org.uk). I am also a qualified Fitness and Dance Teacher and teach yoga and fitness fusion classes for all ages.

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I have worked as a Counsellor with YP and adults in Substance and Alcohol Misuse in both Criminal Justice and Mental Health Services since 2005. I am trained in Brief Solution Focussed Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I also have an Advanced Practitioner qualification in Parent Child Therapy and I specialise in working with young people and the parent-child relationship as well as the list below:

stress and anxiety

low mood states 

body image / dysmorphia

self-harming behaviours

suicidal ideas and attempts

friendship and relationship difficulties

addiction

self-esteem and self acceptance

grief, loss and separation

school avoidance/ low motivation

neurodiverse awareness

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