Who I Work With

I offer counselling for children, teenagers and young adults aged 4–25 in St Leonards-on-Sea, creating a safe, accepting and non-judgemental space where they can explore whatever is troubling them.

Every person is different, so I adapt the way we work to their age, personality, communication style, strengths and needs. Some people find it helpful to talk, while others may prefer creative activities, play, movement, mindfulness or time in nature.

Children

For younger children, therapy may involve less talking and more play, creativity, stories, sensory experiences, movement and imaginative activities. These approaches can help children express feelings, make sense of difficult experiences and develop emotional awareness and confidence.

Building a trusting relationship is central to the work, with sessions shaped around each child's developmental stage, interests and individual needs.

Teenagers

The teenage years can bring significant emotional and social challenges. Young people may be dealing with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, friendship difficulties, bullying, school anxiety, exam stress, family changes, identity or the pressures of growing independence.

I offer teenagers a calm and confidential space where they can talk openly and be themselves without judgement. Talking therapy can be combined with creative, mindfulness and other therapeutic approaches when helpful.

Young Adults

Young adulthood can bring its own challenges, including anxiety, low mood, relationships, identity, neurodivergence, education, work and major life transitions.

Counselling can provide space to pause, reflect and better understand what is happening, while developing greater self-awareness, confidence, emotional resilience and healthier ways of coping.

What I Can Help With

I support children, teenagers and young adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:

• Anxiety, worry and panic

• Low mood and depression

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Emotional regulation and overwhelm

• School anxiety, school refusal and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

• Exam stress and pressure

• Friendship, relationship and social difficulties

• Bullying

• Family separation and other family changes

• Bereavement, grief and loss

• Trauma and PTSD

• Self-harm and emotional distress

• Autism and ADHD

• Neurodivergence and related emotional or sensory difficulties

• Identity, belonging and self-discovery

• Life transitions and significant change

This list is not exhaustive. You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what is wrong before getting in touch. We can talk together about what is happening and consider whether counselling feels like the right support.