Psychological Therapy

Psychological therapy sessions are available for 1:1 or family-based support on a wide variety of difficulties.  We spend time helping to understand what the difficulties are, how you would like things to be different and planning a way to move towards your goals using tailored, evidence-based treatments.  

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We are interested in tailoring the therapy to each individual and harnessing existing skills and strengths.  For example, we have been known to adapt Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) into a Harry Potter, Minecraft or Pokemon-style treatment or used versions of 'Top Trumps' and computer games as tools in therapy. We can work practically and creatively if that is the best way to capture the interest of the young person, whilst drawing on well-researched evidence-based therapies and treatments.  We appreciate that not all young people want to or find it easy to sit and talk about their feelings.  However, as Clinical Psychologists we are trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches. Please see the section on animal assisted therapy here to learn more about how animals help us in our work.  

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Counselling 

Counselling sessions are available for adults and for young people over 5 years old.  It is also available separately for parents who may wish to seek their own support alongside psychology for their child - with the benefit of coordinated appointment times and one venue.  Counselling gives people an opportunity to explore feelings, thoughts and experiences without fear of judgement. It offers a safe, validating and supportive space to make sense of what is going on in your life, and find ways of coping when things are difficult.  It is a talking therapy although different methods (e.g. creative methods) may be used depending on someone's age, or preference.  Speaking to a counsellor, away from home, school or work life can take away some of the pressure and can help someone make sense of what’s going on in their life and find ways of coping when things are difficult.  

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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

Catherine and Kim have completed standard accredited EMDR training (parts 1-3), additional specialised EMDR with children and adolescents levels 1&2 training and practise under supervision.  find out more about EMDR including costs and timings here:

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Systemic or Family Work 

Victoria has a particular interest in working systemically with families and is currently completing her Masters Level training in Systemic Family Therapy having already gained her Intermediate Skills in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice. ​

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Groups 

When we have enough demand, we are able to run psychologist-facilitated groups. Groups can have many advantages such as providing an additional source of support and motivation, but we appreciate that attending for the first time can often be daunting.  

Examples of groups include:-

​- Social phobia

- Anxiety management 

- OCD

- Autism groups

- Self esteem

- Self regulation groups