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I mainly work therapeutically with children aged 3 - 25 and assist the important people around them, such as their families and schools.

Working collaboratively and relationally is important to me and where possible, I seek to engage schools and parents in the work with young people.

I also work with adults, couples and families and enjoy running workshops that enrich relationships and health within families.

Shawsparkpsychotherapy offers a wide range of services designed to support children and their families in navigating various mental health concerns. These include:

- **Individual Therapy:** Tailored one-on-one sessions to address specific emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues. Utilizing play as a medium for communication and expression, allowing children to explore and resolve their feelings.

- **Family Therapy:** Engaging families in the therapeutic process to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships.

- **Trauma-Informed Care:** Specialized approaches to support children who have experienced trauma, helping them heal and regain a sense of safety.

- **Behavioral Issues:** Strategies and interventions to address behavioral challenges and promote positive changes.

- **Neurodevelopmental Disorders:** Support and guidance for children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

It all begins with a chat, making a referral is just a way of getting the conversation going. The length and type of therapy offered is dependent upon the needs of the child or young person and is decided upon in collaboration with the child and their family, following an initial assessment.

I usually schedule my availability for term time.

Hi there!! I am a counselor and child psychotherapist, and now Trainee supervisor. 

I have worked in the public sector with vulnerable children, young people and families for over a decade. I was a foster carer and have lots of experience working in schools, NHS and Social services. I am caring, consistent and non judgmental. I'm an innovative problem solver so I love enriching people's lives through creatively. I'm also a proud mum of three so a lot of my passion projects involve creating safe and uplifting communities for mothers.

As a mental health professional, I have worked with adults, children, parents and carers to promote better outcomes for families. The majority of my work has been with looked after and adopted children and has often involved working with complex developmental trauma.

I am passionate about working with families as well as the networks supporting them. It's my deepest desire that relief would be found by all those who engage with ShawSpark Psychotherapy services.

I offer Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision. I am keen to facilitate reflective practice, support clinical integrity, and foster growth of psychotherapists working with children and adults alike. I am trained in theological models adapted from play therapy, attachment theory and neuroscience. It is a generic training that is applicable to those working with children, adolescents and adults. Some of the modules are focused on supervisors who work with adolescents and children and will focus exclusively on the developmental challenges and ethical dilemmas of these younger age groups. I utilise a range of experiential methods and creative techniques.

I am confident that my unique blend of wisdom, empathy, experience, and a love for both teaching and learning makes me an approachable option for any supervisee.

I love am excited to engage fully with the work you do, to challenge, cover and to ultimately contribute to the field as a supervisor who leads with integrity, insight, and heart.

The first session is used as assessment and to get to know one another, in addition to the free 15 min consultation that I offer. Get in touch to get the conversation started today!