Therapy

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Individual therapy is a form of psychotherapy used with children aged 12 and upwards.  Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive environment where the client feels understood, accepted, and valued. The role of the psychologist is to employ active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to foster rapport and build a trusting relationship with the client. By allowing them to lead the sessions and express themselves freely, client-centered therapy encourages self-discovery, emotional growth, and empowerment.

Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy primarily used with children between the ages of 3-12 years. Play is used as a medium for communication and expression, and it is achieved through the use of various toys, games, and activities. Children can explore and resolve emotional and psychological challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy  (CBT) involves systematically developing the child's understanding of their experiences, building appropriate thinking styles, and improving behaviour. CBT promotes positive outcomes in areas like communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and adaptation skills.

Educational Psychologists work closely with parents, teachers, doctors,  and other significant adults in a child's life to provide guidance, support, and education on effective parenting strategies and ways to promote positive mental health outcomes for the child. Through collaboration and communication, I help families navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster healthy relationships. 

Trauma therapy from a polyvagal perspective emphasises the importance of regulating the nervous system to heal trauma, recognizing that the body's autonomic responses such as fight, flight, or freeze, play a central role in how trauma is processed and experienced. Relational therapy complements this by fostering a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship, which can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote a sense of safety and connection, key elements in trauma recovery. By integrating narrative therapy, clients can reframe and make meaning of their traumatic experiences, transforming disempowering stories into more coherent and empowering narratives. 

An integrated brain-based growth response framework prioritises the alignment of therapeutic interventions with the neurological processes underlying cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development. It emphasises interventions that leverage the brain's plasticity and adaptability to promote holistic growth, incorporating strategies rooted in neuroscience alongside traditional therapeutic approaches for optimal client outcomes.