Room to BloomTherapies

What We Offer

Play and Creative Arts Therapy and Counselling Support

For young people aged 13+

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We see the whole child beyond behaviours and beyond the diagnosis, we see your child’s heart and help others see it too.

We all know that young children rarely use talking as a way to resolve their issues, but as they grow older this changes. Whether your young person is talkative or struggles to express their emotions verbally, I adapt my approach to fit them. I combine Play and Creative Arts Therapy, SandStory Therapy, and counselling skills to suit your young person’s individual needs.

My Approach

My approach is rooted in creating a deep connection with the young person so that they feel safe to share and process their life story. I focus on building a warm, empathetic, and therapeutic relationship. The young person leads the way, choosing what they would like to engage with or discuss in the session. As our relationship develops, I may offer a suggestion or an activity that enables the young person to explore a particular issue further.

The use of creative media and activities provides a gentle, safe, and unique way of helping them to externalise subconscious feelings, traumas, or fears. You don't need artistic skills to participate. The focus is on non-verbal expression and the creative process rather than creating a masterpiece.

Through my most recent work with victims of child sexual abuse, and additional trauma training, I am a trauma-informed therapist.

What Your Young Person May Be Experiencing

  • Anxiety
  • Aggression
  • Autistic burnout
  • Difficulties arising from bereavement
  • Depression
  • Attachment difficulties
  • Abuse and trauma
  • Grief
  • Loss
  • Communication difficulties
  • Self-hate
  • Meltdowns
  • Masking
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Self-harm
  • Family breakdown
  • Poor appetite or overeating
  • Low self-esteem
  • Separation anxiety
  • Disturbed sleep
  • Underperformance academically or socially

What’s the ToolKit?

Your young person will be able to use a wide range of resources that will be made ready for them each week. We call our selection of items our ToolKit. It includes:

  • A large array of art and crafting materials
  • Clay
  • Drama and role-play props
  • Musical instruments
  • Sand and water
  • Miniature figures
  • Games
  • Construction items

Therapy Intervention Flow & Fees

  1. Get in touch

    Parents, carers or professionals fill in the contact form through our website.

    I aim to respond within 48 hours.

  2. Free 15‑minute Consultation

    Free

    I offer a free initial phone call to answer your questions and discuss how I can help.

  3. Initial Parent / Carers Consultation

    £70

    60-minute face-to-face or online consultation

    We will chat about your family history, your child’s development, and their current challenges. If we agree that therapy would be beneficial, I’ll offer you both a free welcome visit.

  4. Free 15‑minute Welcome Visit

    Free

    We will meet together so your child can explore the playroom and get to know me. I will explain how therapy works. This gentle visit helps your child decide if they want to come back.

  5. Therapy Sessions

    £70

    We start with an initial block of 12 weekly sessions. Each session lasts 50 minutes. We will meet regularly to review your child's progress. We can then stop, add another block of sessions or move to long-term therapy.

  6. Review / Ending Consultation with Parents

    £35

    30-minute consultation

    To discuss your child’s progress and offer strategies and advice that can be applied at home.

Good to know

  • Sessions Sessions take place at a private playroom in Pembury. In accordance with guidance I normally offer an initial block of twelve sessions, each session being 50 minutes. I review progress at the midpoint to discuss progress with parents. If twelve sessions is insufficient then additional sessions may be necessary.
  • Payment Payment is required in advance. I am happy to accept payment by bank transfer, either as you go (weekly) or as a block booking.
  • Insurance Please note I am not registered with private health insurance providers.

Ready to take the first step?

Book a free, pressure free 15 minute consultation to find out how we can help.

Get in touch