Hello, I'm Suzette
I'm a child and adolescent psychotherapist, working with children, young people and their families across Southampton and the New Forest.
Most families come to me when something has been difficult for a while: a child who has gone quiet, a teenager who is angry or anxious, a home that feels stuck in the same argument. My job is to help make sense of it, together.
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Personal introduction to be added a short paragraph in your own voice about how you came to this work, what you enjoy most about it, and anything you would like families to know about you before they get in touch.
Following the child's lead
Children rarely announce what is wrong. It comes out sideways, in behaviour, in play, in what they cannot quite say. That is where the work starts.
Play is a language
Drawing, building and playing are not a warm up to the real work. For younger children they often are the work.
No rushing
Trust takes as long as it takes. Nobody is pushed to talk about something before they feel ready to.
Parents are partners
You know your child better than anyone. Regular conversations with parents and carers are built into the work.
Honest and kind
I will tell you what I think, gently and clearly, including if I believe someone else would be better placed to help.
Qualifications & registration
Details of training, professional registration and insurance will be listed here so families can see exactly who they are working with.
Ask me a question- Professional qualification
- Course title and awarding institution to be added
- Professional registration
- Registering body and membership number to be added
- Checks & insurance
- DBS and insurance details to be added
- Ages I work with
- Age range to be confirmed
Wondering where to start?
Send a message and tell me a bit about what has been happening. There is no obligation to book anything.
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