Experienced Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

I am an experienced child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist based in Bristol, UK, offering psychotherapy and counselling for children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and professionals. I am also an experienced supervisor, working with therapists from a range of trainings and approaches, including art therapists, music therapists and counsellors, as well as teachers and other professionals who work in the area of children’s mental health. 

I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists  (ACP) and provide both in-person therapy in Bristol (BS9) and online sessions.

Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (up to 25)

I work with children, teenagers and young adults up to the age of 25, offering a safe and confidential space to explore emotional difficulties, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and challenges in relationships or school life.

My well-equipped consulting room in BS9, North Bristol, is easily accessible from Clifton, Redland, Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym and the city centre, with convenient links to the M5, bus and train routes.

I offer:

  • Brief and long-term individual psychotherapy

  • Parent and family therapy

  • Supervision and consultations for professionals

  • Online counselling sessions

Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling in Bristol

In addition to my established child and adolescent practice, I am also training as an adult psychoanalytic psychotherapist, extending my work to adults of all ages.

This means there may be opportunities for adults (25+) to access therapy with me during my training period.

Learn more about this here: Adults – All Ages

About Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a form of talking therapy that helps people understand their emotions, thoughts and behaviours at a deeper level.

With children, this may include play, while adolescents and adults often use talking, reflection and free association to explore what’s on their mind.

Psychotherapy can help with many issues, including:

  • Anxiety, depression and low mood
  • Relationship or family difficulties
  • Trauma, loss and bereavement
  • Emotional regulation or self-esteem issues
  • Behavioural and developmental challenges in children (including issues around eating)
  • Issues connected to neurodivergence (including ADHD, autism / ASD)
  • Issues around sexuality

Unlike short-term counselling or CBT, psychoanalytic psychotherapy particularly explores the underlying patterns shaping how a person feels and relates to others — helping them gain insight at a deep level, which can lead to lasting change. (find out more)

Professional Background

Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked for many years as a teacher, specialising in social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

My experience includes work at The Mulberry Bush School, in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, NHS), and in a Pupil Referral Unit.

My professional doctorate focused on measuring progress in child psychotherapy.

Alongside my private practice, I am a Senior Therapist at The Bridge Foundation (Bristol) and a peer reviewer for the International Journal of Infant Observation and The Journal of Child Psychotherapy.

Availability

I am likely to have some spaces for regular weekly therapy become available in the next few months.  I do currently have spaces for parent consultations, supervision & regular parent work.  

Please get in touch to discuss your needs or arrange an initial consultation.