Therapy with older children and young people
Are you worried about your child or teenage daughter or son?
Are they behaving in ways that concern you, but won’t talk to you about it?
Do you feel powerless or like you can’t get through to them?
Sometimes an independent, confidential space to talk outside the family, is what they need.
Children and young people have a lot to contend with. They are growing and changing and, just like adults, can experience a wide range of emotional difficulties.
As well as the complicated task of growing up in today’s world, children and young people may be facing additional pressures such as:
- Bullying
- Difficulties in relationships with peers
- School and exam stress
- Loss and bereavement
- Divorce
- A new baby or new extended family
- Difficult family relationships
- Abuse and trauma
- Issues around identity/sexuality
They may present in the following ways:
- Issues with eating
- Isolating
- Unhappiness in life and not being able to cope
- Seeming fearful, depressed or anxious
- Self harming/ drug or alcohol misuse
I have offered creative therapies to children and young people for many years. I create a trusting space to explore thoughts and feelings and to regain confidence and enjoyment in life
Using creative therapies lets us explore difficult feelings together, verbally and non-verbally, enabling communication through creative expression and different creative media.
Seeking help and support can be a difficult step to take, but please feel free to contact me to find out more about what I offer and how we might work together. I look forward to hearing from you.
