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I currently have availability for adults, children and families in both Norfolk and Cambridge. 

Get in touch for a free telephone consultation to explore how I maybe able to help you and or your family. 

Hi I'm Kerry. Thank you for taking a look at my profile. 

Are you or your child struggling at the moment? Maybe you feel like no one gets what its like? May be you are feeling overwhelmed and a bit unsure of what to do next or where to turn. Maybe you or your child are neurodiverse, have experienced trauma, anxiety or are generally struggling with the challenges of life or relationships. Whatever is happening for you at the moment it is very likely that I will be able to help. I am a highly qualified, (10+ years post qualifying, 20+ experience) Íø±¬ÃÅ registered psychotherapeutic counsellor, professionally educated to Master’s degree level from the University of Cambridge. I offer a warm, compassionate service with 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 or your child to the theory! I provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental space, where you or your child can explore thoughts and feelings.

I have a particular interest in working with neurodiversity such as ADHD and ASD. I also very much enjoy working with whole families together or parent/child dyads to help them to understand each other better and communicate with each other more effectively, which often results in a reduction in conflict and negativity and an increase in hope and motivation to build on strengths and bonds between family members.

I often use play and creative art 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, Autism, dyslexia, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Loss, Self esteem. I can also support with parenting, Parent child relationships and whole families.

It can be difficult for children and young people sometimes to find a person outside of their family to build trust in and therefore help them feel understood and work through some of their feelings and emotions. 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 for 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 trained in a number of family therapies, all of which are therapies which can help families better understand and communicate with each other, resulting in better calmer relationships. If you were considering working together with your child it would be a space to communicate without judgement or blame, but rather where you can build on strengths and discover new skills to help life and relationships improve. 

For adults therapy often looks like talking in a safe space, where you can be entirely your authentic self with full acceptance of how you are feeling and who you are. It can be a place for exploring thoughts and feelings about the past, present and future, but at your own pace. If talking feels like too much or is not accessible yet, It can also be somewhere you can be creative and explore and express things through art and sand tray if that is your preference. Either way its your space, your time and can have a profound effect on your life moving forward.

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 look at booking 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. I have a lovely calm space in south Norfolk. just 20 minutes from Norwich, where we will start to get to know each other, look a little at how you or your child came to be here and why you are considering therapy. You will start to get a feel for the space and how things will work going forward and we will begin to build a therapeutic relationship where you will feel safe to explore life's difficulties and look at a more positive future. 

If after this initial session you feel that we might be a good fit, then we will arrange regular 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.