Children and Young Adults
My experience working with children comes from my time at schools in Berkshire, England, as well as in my private practice. I work with children aged 11 to 18, offering an approach and environment that is less clinical and more organic. While I use CBT for psychoeducation, play therapy, DBT, and person-centred therapy, my main strength is the rapport I build with young people. Establishing a strong bond between therapist and child is fundamental to the healing process.
I often work with young adults (ages 18, 19, and early 20s) who have already undergone clinical interventions or treatments. They continue attending sessions with me because I provide a more natural and relaxed approach. I remember one 19-year-old client telling me, "You are the first therapist who doesn't have a pen and notepad!" We both laughed at that.
I work with children who have neurodiversity and always aim to offer dynamic and playful sessions, regardless of their background or needs.
Most importantly, as a transpersonal psychotherapist, I bring the gentleness of a spiritual approach when working with children. While many therapies focus on emotional regulation (which is certainly important), spiritual approaches go deeper, transforming character, moral values, and building resilience.
It's important to note that the spiritual approach I use is not religious, unless the child has a religious background and wishes to explore it. Instead, it focuses on helping the child reconnect with nature and a broader sense of community—friends, teachers, neighbors, and family. This spiritual approach is about fostering connectivity and a sense of belonging, not promoting any specific religious beliefs.
"Just a little note to thank you for all the support you have given the students at BGS over your time with us. The students have really benefited from your caring nature and warm support" Lydia.
