More Information About Our Therapists...
Katherine Jordan (Ma MBACP) mindfulness-based psychotherapist & ADOLESCENT THERAPIST Specialising in Mental Health & Trauma Recovery. Ages 13+ Founder & Director |
Qualifications/Training:
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy (Ma MBACP), Child Psychology (Dip), Holistic Health Therapy (Dip), Group Facilitation Training, Mindfulness/CBT Training Background: "I have worked in Children & Young People's Services for over 25 years, working across the sector, more recently focusing on therapeutic support with teenagers, specialising in mental health and trauma recovery. I have worked with teenagers for most of my career, and find my work to be a great privilege - helping young people at a critical time to find who they are and who they want to be in the world. I work very creatively; understanding the young person and their 'way in' and helping them to find their organic way to flourish in life. I have a private practice in Paignton, Devon, offering Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy for Adults. Alongside the sessions I offer for young people, I also support Parents & Families. I have also worked as a group facilitator/project leader and have a long history of initiating and facilitating community-based projects to respond to the needs of the time. |
Daniel Windemer (Acc. NCPS) CYP Counsellor Specialising in working with EBSA, Mental Health & Neuro Diversity. Ages 10+ |
Qualifications/Training:Devon Counselling Training- Creative Therapy in CBT (Dip), Devon Counselling College- Level 4 in therapeutic Counselling (Dip), Suicide awareness and Prevention Training, Life after loss training, Working with Dissociative Disorders in clinical practice, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Working with Complex Trauma, Sports Coach.
(EBSA - Emotional Based School Avoidance) Background: "I love working with Children & Young people. A special part of my working life has been in a specialist education setting for young people who for whatever reason are not school shaped, through no fault of their own. I understand that at times young people can feel forgotten and wholly abandoned by a broken system, but also by other varying services. I have experience working with a range of needs, such as; Anxiety, Depression, Autism, ADHD, Substance Misuse, Trauma, Attachment Disorders and Suicidal Ideation. I believe in play with a purpose, having fun while building positive relationships. From experience when people feel safe, and have a trusting relationship within the right environment, it becomes easier to talk about the things weighing heavy on their minds. I believe that Counselling is a special opportunity for a person to be given time and space, being able to put the outside world to one side and focus on what is important, and that is you... As a counsellor I will journey alongside you offering support and a listening ear, which is non-judgemental, helping unpack whatever feels heavy and heartfelt." |
Alina Ahern (Ba Acc. PTUK) therapeutic play practicioner Specialising in Play-Based Sessions. Ages 5-19 years |
Qualifications/Training:
FDa Degree Early Childhood Studies, Ba Degree Early Childhood Studies, Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, Currently undertaking training in Adolescent Therapy. Background: "I have worked with children since 2010. I started my career by working in early years, then with children and young people all the way from birth to 21 years of age. Children’s wellbeing and mental health has always been at the forefront of my work, and since last year I have been on a journey of training as a Therapeutic Play Practitioner. Therapeutic Play enables me to offer support and treatment to children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and help pave a path towards healing. Empowering children to have autonomy over their therapy sessions and lead their own way towards a thriving future. I see play as the universal language of children, it is highly effective in helping children express themselves through the medium of play, art, music, movement, sand, clay work, role play, puppets, therapeutic storytelling and more. Children and young people may find themselves unable to verbalise their feelings, thoughts, or experiences, play therapy offers them the opportunity to explore, express and understand these in a safe environment, led by them and in their own time. It allows children to gain a sense of control and autonomy over their inner world and achieve a sense of self-regulation through a reflective practice. When meeting child/young person I am working with, I like to be able to build a rapport that helps us create a path together, to help explore anything they would like help with." |
Kristina (Kizzy) Winstone (Adv. Dip) ADOLESCENT THERAPY PRACTITIONER Specialising in working with Neuro Diversity & Sensory. Ages 5-19 years. |
Qualifications/Training:
Adolescent Therapy Practitioner (Adv.Dip), SENCo - Level 3, Level 4 diploma Child Psychology - Level 4 (Dip), Advanced Early Years Practitioner,- Level 4 (CACHE), NVQ Level 3 children's care learning and development, Designated Safeguarding Lead. Background: Hi everyone, I'm Kizzy. I am a Sensory Play & Neuro Diversity Specialist with 15+ years experience in Special Educational Needs Teaching and Early Years. I am deeply passionate about understanding and working with children & young people who experience neuro diverse needs. Growing with with a sister with Downs Syndrome and having an SEN child myself, it has literally become my obsession! Each child is wonderfully different and individual in how they experience the world. I love getting to know each child I have the privilege to work with, to understand their unique perspective on the world, and help them to manage a range of challenges that they face. Understanding is key, through understanding our needs vs the worlds needs, we can work to find a place where the two can meet more harmoniously. I look forward to meeting you. |
