Counselling Street Glastonbury & Online

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Young People counselling

Are you interested in counselling for your child or young person?
Or are you under 18 and looking for counselling for yourself? I work with young people aged 13+ years. I offer a warm confidential space in which a young person can talk openly.

Here’s How it Works

  1. Parent or young person reaches out
  2. First assessment (20 minutes online)
  3. Consent from the parent.
  4. Self-assessment from the young person through a questionnaire.
  5. We will contract (agree) to work together on specific goals.
  6. The length of time is approved by the parent (as the parent is the sponsor)

I recommend at least 6 sessions, to safely unpack any presenting issues. I take my lead from the client. I will offer a space to open up and be heard. I will respond by offering ways to process and regulate feelings. These include psycho-education and mindfulness techniques. We can also use worksheets from DBT. A more creative arts approach includes journaling, drawing, and making art. It also involves finding a creative expression by focusing on the young person’s interest. We create a safe space to work through what is troubling. We find a new place within. This leads to a clearer path ahead.

We then have a 6 week review session. The young person can invite their parent for open dialogue. They can use the safe space to provide feedback to their adult if they want to. This can lead to ending our therapeutic work together. Alternatively, we can agree to work for another 6 weeks and set new goals.

Safeguarding & working safely

I am a registered member of BACP. I work under their competency for working with young people aged 11-18 years. I have full enhanced DBS clearance for working with both children and adults. All of my work is supervised by a specialist in CYP counselling.

Safeguarding is monitored responsibly and sensitively. It is part of the transparent confidentiality agreement made at the start. This involves the counsellor, young person, and parent. If there was an issue of significant safety to the young person or anyone else, I would escalate it. I would also seek to preserve trust and gain the young person’s consent before involving others.

FAQs for Parents and Guardians

How does it work?

Sessions take place weekly in a safe and confidential space eithor in person for 45 mins-1 hour. The purpose is to allow young people to express how they feel in an accepting and non-judgemental space. They may want to explore changing their perspective, thinking or behaviour that isnt working. This could involve learning new “tools” to help. These include managing reactions and impulse behaviour. Finding a sense of resilience or calm could also be part of it. We will set goals and review every 6 weeks.

Why can’t my child talk to me?

Often its a warm, kind, safe, unfamilliar space that enables a person to open up. There is less of a need to censor, or protect other peoples feelings. But getting behind your child’s need for privacy can really help give them permission to open up. The counselling is a neutral, non judgmental space.

Is it OK to ask my child about the sessions?

It’s probably best to let them bring up the topic first, if they wish to talk about the sessions. Still, it’s good to give them the lead on that. After the session they will need space to process, and they might be more upset initially as this happens. Helping them self soothe, by doing their “happy place” thing can be supportive.

Can I be in touch about how the sessions are going?

If you feel concerned about your child, please get in touch with me. You can also contact me if you have important information about their well-being or safety.

60-Minute Counselling Sessions
Sliding Scale: £45 – £60

Sessions available:

  • In person – Street, Somerset
  • Online – Secure video platform (Whereby)

Your chosen rate is based on your financial circumstances. We’ll confirm this together before your first session.

Where do we start?

I’m just an email away. Get in touch to ask any questions. You can also book a free online 20 minute consultation session.

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