I am a certified child-centered child and adolescent therapist, based in Colchester, Essex. I trained in play and creative arts therapy with APAC (Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy) and qualified in 2021. I am a registered member of BACP, and work within their ethical framework. I am also trained as a clinical supervisor and life coach, and am a published author. I hold an enhanced DBS and am a first aider.

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I have extensive experience of working in the field of mental health, with children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse and significant mental health difficulties. I spent more than a decade as a mainstream secondary teacher before working with a fostering agency, in a pupil referral unit and in an adolescent psychiatric unit.

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My approach is strongly neuro-affirmative, using my lived experience of autism to inform my practice. For my neurodivergent clients, I prioritise helping them find their authentic selves over fitting in to neuro-normative expectations (ie.masking), looking for a balance between celebrating their neurodivergent strengths with supporting their neurodivergent challenges.