I support children to understand and explore all the above, but with added awareness of the pressures and challenges facing young people as they navigate school and adolescence. I have worked with clients on issues including anxiety, academic stress, friendship/relationships, depression, loss and bereavement, self-esteem, OCD, bullying, peer pressure, gender issues, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Again, I work together to set goals and identify needs, adapting my approach accordingly. I have a wide range of resources, games, art materials etc. to support young people who may need a more play based or creative approach. I provide an initial consultation meeting with the parent attending, so that all parties are clear about how confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding requirements work when a young person accesses counselling. Thereafter session length is up to an hour, taking into account individual needs.