I am able to provide a range of direct support and advice to children and young people under the age of 18. This can include direct work with the parents/carers with management or support strategies for them to assist with the young persons situation.

Please note any if there are any immediate crisis or dangerous situations at the moment then the young persons GP or NHS24 or local A and E must be contacted as I do not provide an emergency service.

CBT and other supports are available face to face, online, telephone, Skype and via arranged home visits. I currently deliver telephone support and Skype contact across the UK and this can make the service more convenient and easier to arrange specific times to suit your situation and availability. Home visits  can be arranged depending on circumstances but please discuss your needs on first enquiry. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of any personal therapy and is a crucial element that underpins a professional and effective relationship. The therapy process is important but so is the relationship between the therapist and yourself. The process of CBT is crucial but it is practiced in a personal, friendly and supportive manner with collaboration being at the heart of the therapy. Every session will have a plan or agenda at the start so you will know what the session will cover, and you will be key to generating this plan. Sometimes out of session work will need to take place by yourself trying things out, taking records of your thoughts and feelings or taking on tasks designed to improve your skill and address worries.

I can help children and young people develop strategies and coping techniques for a wide range of emotional issues including anxiety, OCD, phobias, low mood and self harm.

Parental advice and support– I am a fully trained Triple P parenting practitioner and can support you with advice and programmes to help deal with behavioural and emotional challenges you may have as parents. I can also help you with any other worries or concerns you may have about your child’s development and also advise on relevant services, systems and supports that you can be signposted to. I am fully aware of Scottish Educational systems and services.

I can help respond to any concerns and if I am unable to assist I can advise on suitable local or national services for further help

Training services. I am able to develop and deliver training packages for relevant groups and interested agencies. Some of the areas I am able to offer are :

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health workshops
• Understanding self harm in young people(as well as other issues such as Anxiety and Depression)
• Developing resilience in young people
• Anxiety management and awareness

If you have any other specific ideas then get in touch as I can create bespoke training as required.