Oak Trees Psychology

they are experiencing. Therapeutic work
I offer several therapeutic approaches in my work with children, young people and families such as; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mentalisation, Solution Focused Therapy, and I also draw on Systemic therapy approaches. Below are some of the areas I offer help with:
Emotional wellbeing in the early years, childhood & adolescence:
· Preschool/early years difficulties (e.g. fears, separation anxiety, eating, sleeping, toileting)
· Trauma, major life changes and life events (e.g. social anxiety, separation anxiety, phobias, panic attacks)
· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and tic disorders
· Depression & low mood
· Low self-esteem
· Difficulties managing & regulating strong feelings
· Struggles with anger
· Difficulties relating to family, step family & reconstituted family relationships
· School related difficulties (e.g. exams stress, bullying, peer relationships, school anxiety)


Support for parents & carers
I provide sessions for parents and carers who may be struggling with difficulties such as their relationship and bond with their baby/child. I also support parents with the everyday challenges of parenting (e.g. early years difficulties like helping your child to manage strong feelings and boundaries). Sessions for parents of older children and adolescents experiencing struggles can enable further thinking about ways of supporting them too. I also provide packages of email and phone support for parents. Here are some of the areas I can offer parents/carers help with:
· Parent-baby/child relationships; supporting attachment and bonding
· Parenting strategies (e.g. helping your child to manage feelings and boundaries)
· Understanding your child’s development (e.g. separation anxiety in the early years)
· Supporting parents in helping their child/adolescent with emotional difficulties
· Foster carer and post adoption support
I offer individual, family & parent sessions. Packages of phone & email support are also available. About me
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, young people and families experiencing a variety of difficulties. I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Surrey. Post-qualification I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the Caldecott Foundation (for looked-after children), South West Kent Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Greenwich CAMHS looked-after children team and as an associate with Hampshire and Surrey psychology. I now work privately and created Oak Trees Psychology in 2018. Clinical Psychologists specialise in working with children, young people and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties and distress. Clinical Psychologists are trained in several different assessment methods and therapeutic approaches enabling therapy to be tailored to individual needs. Clinical psychologists have completed extensive training to doctoral level on an approved university training programme. Prior to this, an undergraduate degree must have been achieved at a high level and usually, as in my case, prior experience working in child and adult mental health or related settings is completed. The title ‘Clinical Psychologist’ is protected by the Health and Care Professions Council, ensuring that those using it are appropriately qualified.