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I currently have availability for adults, children and families. 

Hi I'm Kerry. Thank you for taking a look at my profile. I am a highly qualified, Íø±¬ÃÅ registered and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, educated with a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge in Psychotherapeutic counselling. I use an integrative approach, which means that I can draw from different types of therapeutic theory to fit with your individual needs, rather than trying to fit you to the theory! I provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental space, where you or your child can explore thoughts and feelings to begin to process difficulties that you might be having.

As well as working with adults, I also specialise in working with children, adolescents and their families. I have a lovely calm space in the south of Norfolk, where you can begin to explore and process any difficulties that you have at your own pace. With over 20 years of experience working therapeutically with children, young people and their families in all settings, I often use play and creative arts therapies alongside talking to support children to express and explore what is happening with, to and for them. I have extensive experience in working with Trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, such as ADHD and Autism, dyslexia, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Loss, Self esteem. I can also support with parenting, Parent child relationships and whole families. 

My personal interests are nature, gardening, friends and cooking home made cake! 

As my specialism is working with children and young people I find that young people often need a person outside of their family to help them feel understood and work through some of their feelings. Some of the difficulties are that they may have experienced are trauma, bullying, difficulties with school, bereavement, anxiety, low mood and self-harm. My specialised training enables me to create a safe and nurturing space where children and adolescents can explore their feelings and experiences using various therapeutic techniques, including creative therapies such as play, sand and art. I'm dedicated to helping them build resilience and develop essential emotional skills that will help them to find more appropriate coping skills in the future.

In addition, I also work with parents and their children together. Parent-child therapy or whole family therapy can be useful if there have been difficulties with attachment, a family break up, parent-child conflict, family bereavement or trauma. I am also trained in functional family therapy, dyadic developmental psychotherapy, mentalisation based therapy and Theraplay, all of which are therapeutic interventions which can help families better understand and communicate with each other, resulting in better calmer relationships.

For me it is important that everyone feels that they are able to be their authentic self, and the master of their own lives, but sometimes we need a bit of help and reflection to achieve this and I hope to work alongside you and your family to get there. 

I offer a free initial phone consultation where we can talk about your needs and how I might be able to help. 

Once we have briefly discussed what's been happening for you or your child and how I maybe able to help, we will together book a time and day that is available and suits you to have an initial first session. 

The first session can be a little daunting! But fear not, you will be warmly welcomed and there is no pressure to talk about everything all in one go. We will start to get to know each other, look a little at how you or your child came to be here and considering therapy. you will start to get a feel for the room and how things will work going forward and we will begin to build a therapeutic relationship. 

If after this you feel that we might be a good fit, then we will arrange sessions going forward. 

I have availability on a Friday.

Kerry Elden is a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor specialising in children, young people, and families. 

Kerry provides a safe space for Children and family members to express themselves, explore their emotions, and develop coping strategies for a variety of challenges. 

Kerry can also support you as a parent(s), using therapeutic parenting practices can be useful in supporting your child and having a space for yourself to reflect and find solutions to difficulties without judgement, can be incredibly empowering and reassuring. 

Individual Child and adolescent psychotherapy can be useful for a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, loss, behavioural issues, self-harm, self-esteem, neuro diversity, school issues/refusal, and trauma. Kerry aims to support children and young people develop a sense of safety, emotional growth, improve coping skills, and foster healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Kerry received her training at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Master of Education in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling. With over twenty years’ experience working with children, young people and families across various sectors, including education, social care, and the private sector, Kerry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Íø±¬ÃÅ) and strictly adheres to their code of ethics. Furthermore, she participates in regular clinical supervision and remains current with industry practices through Continuing Professional Development.As well as working with Salus Wellness in Cambridge.

My specialised training enables me to create a safe and nurturing space where children and adolescents can explore their feelings and experiences using various therapeutic techniques, including creative therapies such as play, sand and art. I'm dedicated to helping them build resilience and develop essential emotional skills that will help them to find more appropriate coping skills in the future. 

I have extensive experience with trauma and family trauma. the integrative therapeutic model draws from various approaches to meet individual needs, and I incorporates arts, creative and play therapies to best support people. I also employ Dyadic Developmental psychotherapy, Theraplay, therapeutic parenting, and functional family therapy within my work with families. Family counselling can help improve communication, strengthen relationships, and resolve conflicts, leading to healthier family dynamics. 

When you get in touch we will arrange a free 20 minute consultation over the phone or video call. You can tell me a bit more about the difficulties that you are having and we will discuss a day and time if you would like to attend an initial session. 

In the first session we will begin to get to know each other, with the outlook of setting a regular day and time going forward.