Who we are
We are psychotherapists and counsellors providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. Our therapists are trained, qualified and registered with recognized and regulated therapeutic institutions (BPC, UKCP, BAPC, ACP), or are in training with a reputable psychotherapy training organization. We have had extensive experience in the NHS, voluntary sector and in private practice.
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy provides a thoughtful, confidential space with a trained therapist to explore and make sense of issues that affect your well-being and functioning. This could be difficulties in relationships, work and creativity that affect your day-to-day life.
We work with the whole range of diagnosed disorders, such as Bi-polar disorder, psychosis, personality difficulties, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorders, gender and sexuality issues, separation and loss.
Our child psychotherapists work with all the ages and stages of development, covering early infant feeding, sleeping and weaning, through to separation anxieties, school issues and adolescent identity concerns.
How does Psychotherapy work?
Adult Psychotherapy
The therapist meets with you in a regular, reliable setting and you are invited to bring whatever is on your mind. Over time, we work together to build up an understanding of how complex life experiences may be affecting you in ways that are often hard to pin down. By getting to know the more hidden aspects of ourselves, and how we function in our relationships with others, psychotherapy can help us reach a different perspective on our lives, which we can use to guide our decisions and choices.
We usually suggest coming for an initial consultation which can involve more than one meeting. This is an opportunity to think about your difficulties, what is currently going on, and whether or not psychotherapy would be a helpful way forward.
Child Psychotherapy
Child and adolescent psychotherapy can help make sense of a child or young person’s troubled thoughts and feelings, particularly when they are expressing their emotions through behaviour that causes distress to themselves and those around them.
A child psychotherapist will use play equipment, drawing materials and a talking approach depending on the age and needs of the child or young person.
Initially an assessment will be offered that includes meeting with parents. After the assessment sessions, either short or long-term psychotherapy can be provided for young people up to the age of 24, plus supportive work for parents and carers.
What to do now
To book an initial consultation or make a referral, please see our therapists page and phone or email the therapist that best meets your needs.
Alternatively contact Paula Conway for an initial discussion to advise on which therapist may best suit you or your child.