Allanah - Child, Adolescent & Young Person's Psychotherapist
Profile: Allanah
- Qualifications: MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, and Families
- Member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP)
- Worked with young people for over 30 years
- Children and young people (6 – 25)
- Non Directive Play Therapy for children.
- Appointments are available in the daytime and evenings (Mondays and Wednesdays).
- Face to Face, Online.
Experience: With a rich and diverse background of working with children, adolescents and young people spanning over 30 years, Allanah has provided compassionate and comprehensive support to individuals, children, adolescents, and families across various settings, including organisational, charitable, and private practice environments.
Approach: Allanah employs an integrative approach to counselling, drawing from principles of attachment theory, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic Theory, neurobiology, and systemic perspectives. This holistic framework allows her to address her clients’ complex and multifaceted needs, providing tailored interventions to support their healing and growth.
- Attachment Theory: Understanding the significance of early attachment relationships in shaping emotional development, relational patterns, and coping mechanisms throughout life.
- Psychodynamic Theory involves exploring unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and relational dynamics to gain insight into present-day struggles, conflicts, and behaviours.
- Psychoanalytic Theory involves delving into the deeper layers of the psyche to uncover unconscious motivations, defence mechanisms, and unresolved conflicts that influence psychological functioning.
- Neurobiology: Integrating knowledge of brain development, neurochemistry, and the impact of trauma on the brain to inform interventions aimed at promoting regulation, healing, and resilience.
- Systemic Perspectives: Recognising the interconnectedness of individuals within their familial, social, and cultural contexts and addressing relational dynamics, family systems, and societal influences in therapy.
Client Focus: Allanah primarily works with individuals aged 6 to 25, acknowledging the unique developmental stages and challenges within this age group. Additionally, she supports entire families, recognising the importance of addressing family dynamics and systemic factors in promoting holistic healing and growth.
More Info
Location: Brighton
- Worthing – Approximately 30 minutes
- Lewes – Approximately 20 minutes
- Hove – Approximately 10 minutes
- Shoreham-by-Sea – Approximately 20 minutes
- Seaford – Approximately 30 minutes
- Burgess Hill – Approximately 30 minutes
Types of Sessions
- Face to Face
- Online
Types of Client
- Children 6+
- Young People <25
Languages
- English
Availability
- Daytime
- Evening
Professional Membership
- Member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP)
Therapeutic Approach & Training
- MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, and Families
Experience with Presentations:
Allanah has extensive experience working with a wide range of presentations, including but not limited to:
- Loss and Bereavement
- Parent or Carer’s Death from Suicide
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Rape
- Depression
- Physical Abuse
- ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
- Alcohol Foetal Syndrome
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Miscarriages
- Substance and Alcohol Abuse
- Historic Sexual Abuse
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+ Bullying
- Chronic Illness
- Neurodivergence
Allanah’s empathetic and client-centred approach allows her to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, empowering individuals and families to navigate their challenges, heal from trauma, and build resilience for the future.
- Listing ID: 904
- Type of Support: Counselling
- Types of Counselling: Young People (12 - 18), Adults (18+)
- Type of Session: In Person, Online (Via Zoom & Skype), Phone
- Availability: Daytime, Evening, Weekend