My Approach
My approach is relational, person-centred and trauma-informed, grounded in over 20 years’ experience working with children and young people, including 12 years in residential care. Combining my qualifications in Integrative Counselling (BA Hons) and Psychology (MA) with extensive practical and personal experience, I bring understanding and insight into the complex emotional and relational needs of young people who have experienced trauma, loss and disrupted attachments.
Drawing on PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy), I look beyond behaviour to understand the experiences, emotions and unmet needs that may lie beneath it. I work collaboratively with young people and the adults supporting them, helping teams develop a shared understanding of each child and respond with greater confidence, consistency and compassion.
My focus is on making therapeutic understanding practical and meaningful in everyday care, strengthening relationships and supporting emotional regulation, resilience and a sense of identity. By nurturing a therapeutic environment where young people feel safe, heard and understood, I aim to support lasting positive change and give placements the strongest possible foundations for success.
Mission
To provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling and psychological support to children in residential, school and private settings, aiding children and young people to feel heard, understood and empowered to process their experiences, and develop healthier coping strategies that will aid their future.
Vision
To see every young person supported to make sense of their experiences, strengthen their sense of identity, and grow into emotionally resilient, hopeful, and confident individuals who can thrive in their lives and relationships.
