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I have availability on Wednesday evenings 5pm - 10pm in-person at HQ Therapy Rooms Highbury Fields. Wednesday daytime and Thursdays are also an option, in-person, and I see clients online across the week. 

I am a child & adolescent psychotherapist working with young people aged 11 - 25 in the charity sector and schools across NW London and in private practice. I also work with parents. Moving from childhood through adolescence into adulthood can be a bumpy ride. Issues around friendships, relationships, identity, sexuality, family dynamics, divorce, and transitions are common but may feel overwhelming. Unhelpful behaviours and thought patterns sometimes emerge. Talking to a therapist in a safe, empathetic, non-judgemental space can reduce anxiety and bring a much-needed sense of clarity to a young person feeling lost, isolated or all mixed up. 

My role is to listen with care and attention so you feel heard and understood. I work psychodynamically meaning that we look at past relationships and experiences and how they might interact with your present difficulties. Working collaboratively, we will create space to think about and process what is going on for you, who you are and how you would like to move forward. Receiving the quality of attention that therapy offers is an unusual experience and may take some getting used to, but I work with a diverse demographic of young people and parents and I find that they soon feel comfortable in the room. 

In our first session, I will ask questions about your life and background and we can think about the reasons you have sought therapy. This is a kind of assessment session as well as a chance for us to work out whether we are a good fit.  Successful outcomes are always based on a strong therapeutic bond built on trust and empathy.  Establishing a calm, non-judgemental relationship which helps you feel safe to talk and reflect is at the core of my work.