Parents

It's really tough when our children are struggling with issues and as parents we don’t seem to be able to reach them. Sometimes, we’re just too close; too emotionally involved, too full of our own agenda or fears. But if we can be brave enough to trust our children and a professionally trained adult, we give our children a tremendous gift.

There is something very powerful about the space and freedom within the counselling room. It allows people to grow; to consider choices that will work for them and to find ways to implement them. It provides opportunity to see things differently, for re-evaluation. But the most important aspect counselling achieves is the work that the individual achieves for themselves: not done to them, or for them, but in working with them. These are decisions that last and grow. This is what will take them into adulthood; stronger, confident and more in control.

Working with young people

My work with young people has involved many issues, including: parental separation, peer pressure, self-esteem, self-harm, bullying, parental relationships, academic pressure, sexuality issues... the list is pretty endless. 

Working with parents

However, it may not be your son or daughter who is looking to access this support. You, as parent, might be looking for positive solutions in navigating your relationship with your child. Having worked with many young people and seen my own children through adolesence, I am in a strong position to help support you with this. And it may be that the family agree to some restorative work together. Please do get in touch if you’d like more information.