I offer professional, trauma-informed counselling for children and young people within school settings. My service provides a calm, consistent space where pupils can safely explore their emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with learning.
My previous role as a qualified teacher, allows me to understand the pressures faced by pupils, staff, and the wider school community. My work bridges therapeutic support with an educator’s insight, ensuring counselling fits smoothly into the rhythm of school life.
Why School-Based Counselling?
Many children and young people face emotional challenges that can affect concentration, relationships, and behaviour in school. Having support available on site removes barriers to access and helps pupils feel understood and supported where they spend most of their time.
Counselling in school can help to:
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Reduce anxiety, low mood, and emotional distress
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Improve engagement, attendance, and confidence
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Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
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Strengthen relationships with peers and staff
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Enhance overall wellbeing and resilience
Who I Work With
My Approach
I support pupils experiencing:
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Anxiety, low mood, or exam stress
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Family breakdown, bereavement, or loss
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Trauma, neglect, or witnessing domestic conflict
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Peer conflict, bullying, or social difficulties
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Emotional dysregulation and behavioural challenges
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Self-esteem and identity issues
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School refusal or disengagement
My work is:
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Relational and child-led – building trust and safety through empathy and consistency
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Trauma-informed – understanding the impact of early experiences on learning and behaviour
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Creative and adaptable – using play, art, story, or talking therapy depending on the child’s age and needs
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School-aware – recognising the realities of timetables, safeguarding, and communication within education
Approaches include person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT-informed methods, combined with play and creative techniques.
Service Overview
Fees
Professional Standards
Get in touch
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Half-day provision – up to three one-to-one counselling sessions per half-day
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Preparation, resources, and materials included
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Liaison with SENCOs/DSLs as appropriate for safeguarding and pastoral planning
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Progress summaries available upon request
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Flexible arrangements for short-term or ongoing support throughout the academic year
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£270 per half-day (up to three pupil sessions) This includes travel, preparation, resources, safe-guarding liaison and professional administration.
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Block booking discounts:
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5 half-days – £1,250 (save £100)
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10 half-days – £2,400 (save £300)
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You can be confident that counselling provision through Patchwork Pathways meets the highest professional and safeguarding standards.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Children & Young People
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BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
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Professional Membership: Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
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Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS (on the update service) and up-to-date safeguarding training
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Ethics and Supervision: Fully insured and working under regular clinical supervision in line with BACP ethical guidelines
If you’re a Headteacher, SENCO, or Pastoral Lead looking to enhance your school’s mental health provision, I’d be delighted to discuss how I can support your pupils and staff. Just click on my email address below to contact me.