Kerridge Psychotherapy

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

About Me

I am a child and adolescent psychotherapist based just outside Macclesfield.

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I trained at the Tavistock Centre (London) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists.

I offer brief and long- term psychoanalytic psychotherapy to children and young people up to age 24, as well as parent and family work, and parent-infant work.  My consulting room is in Kerridge, near Bollington, with easy access to Macclesfield and Manchester by car, bus or train.

In addition to my private practice, I work in the NHS in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Greater Manchester.

My Work

Child and adolescent psychotherapy makes use of the relationship between the therapist and the young person to explore their experiences and difficulties.

Attending to a young person’s thoughts and feelings, both conscious and unconscious (those which we may be unaware of), can bring about change and development. Over time, this can relieve suffering and distress.

I offer a safe, non- judgemental space where children and young people are invited to express and explore what is on their minds. Younger children often communicate through play, whilst older children and adolescents may prefer to talk or draw. I have a range of toys and art materials for those who find it easier to express themselves non- verbally.

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It is often helpful to meet parent(s) / carer(s) before beginning a piece of work with a child, and in some cases working exclusively with parents or carers can be an effective way to support the young person.

Appointments

How to arrange an appointment

You can arrange your initial psychotherapy appointment by emailing me, or by phoning 07733 335 947

(please note, however, that this number is not to be used in a crisis or emergency as it is not checked regularly).

Getting to your appointment

I am based in Kerridge, near Macclesfield. Macclesfield is on a train line from Manchester. Bus no. 391 from Macclesfield and Stockport stops nearby.

Practical arrangements

Appointments are 50 minutes long.  Please don’t ring the bell until your exact appointment time as I do not have a waiting room.

My Fees

£48 per session (50 minutes).

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• During assessment period or time-limited / brief work cancellations will be charged unless made at least 48 hours before the appointment.

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• During ongoing long-term psychotherapy, a minimum of two weeks notice of cancellation is required, otherwise full payment will be expected.

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Fees are payable by cash, cheque or bank transfer at the beginning, or in advance of each session.