Every therapist works slightly different. The way I approach my work with children is based on many years of experience working with families in clinics and school settings. Children do not grow and develop in isolation. Feeling supported and understood by their family and in education environment is key to them flourishing. Throughout my work with your child, you will be invited to regular review meetings, I may also suggest a series of parenting therapy sessions to support the work I do with you child. Where applicable, I can also meeting with your child’s school to help them better understand their needs and ways to support them.

Below outline sets out the stages we move through at the start of our work together, from our first meeting to ongoing therapy. The timings are a guide rather than a fixed schedule; how quickly we move through each stage will depend on your child and your family. My starting point will always be with parents and carers.

Stage 1

1–2 sessions

Initial parent sessions

We begin with the parents only. These sessions give me the chance to understand the presenting issues and to gather a thorough developmental history.

This is also a space for you to ask questions and to think with me about what has brought you here.

Stage 2

1 session

Family session

The next session includes you and your child together. The session is split: some time with everyone together, and some time with your child alone.

This helps your child meet me in a way that feels supported and gives me the chance to spend time with you as a family.

Stage 3

3–4 sessions

Assessment period

I then see your child one to one for three weekly sessions. This is an assessment period, during which I get to know your child and begin to form a clearer picture of what kind of support will help.

Stage 4

1 session

Parent review

Following the assessment, I meet with you to share my thinking, to discuss how we proceed, and to set out my plan going forward.

Part of my recommendation may be parent work alongside the work with your child. This could be with me, or with another practitioner.

Ongoing work

Weekly sessions and regular reviews

If we agree to continue, sessions with your child are weekly.

Parent review sessions take place at least once every six weeks, with the exact frequency depending on the needs of each case.

My fees:

Initial in-person parent/carer meeting: £125 (90 minute session)

• Child and adolescent psychotherapy: £85 per session

  Review sessions: £85 per session

  Professional Communications (letters to or meetings with other professionals): £85 per communication