Evidence Based Therapies

With thirty years of experience, qualifications and training

Trauma & EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy recommended by NICE for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is also effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, chronic pain and recovery from abusive relationships.

EMDR helps clients process overwhelming experiences and release distress linked to past events. It works by helping the brain reprocess memories so they no longer trigger the same emotional intensity. The aim of EMDR is to reduce emotional distress and help clients move forward with greater freedom and resilience.

EMDR may help clients who feel:

  • Stuck or held back by past experiences

  • Overwhelmed, anxious or fearful

  • Emotionally numb or flat

  • Triggered by memories or reminders of past events

Heart Shaped Reflection
Heart Shaped Reflection

Early relationships play a vital role in a child’s emotional development. Disruptions to attachment—such as illness, separation, loss or parental difficulties—can impact emotional wellbeing and relationships.

Attachment-focused therapy supports both the child and parent or carer. Using guided play-based activities, Kathy helps strengthen emotional connection, rebuild trust and support healthy development.

This approach can help:

  • Improve parent-child relationships

  • Support emotional regulation

  • Address behavioural or emotional difficulties

  • Strengthen attachment and security

Reassuring hand
Reassuring hand

Developmental Attachment Therapy

Play & Child Therapy

Children often express their thoughts and emotions through play rather than words. Play Therapy allows children to communicate and process their experiences in a natural and safe way.

Through therapeutic play, Kathy helps children:

  • Express feelings they may not be able to verbalise

  • Work through difficult experiences

  • Improve emotional wellbeing

  • Build confidence and resilience

Play Therapy supports children’s emotional development and helps them recover from distressing or challenging experiences.


A warm and inviting child therapy room
A warm and inviting child therapy room

Family Support

For parents and carers who want to better understand and support their child’s emotional and behavioural needs. By helping you make sense of your child’s feelings and experiences, we can find ways to strengthen your relationship and help your child feel safe, understood and supported. Together, we can find the approach that best meets your family’s needs.

  • Therapeutic support to parents

  • Parent and child sessions

  • Individual sessions for child

  • Attachment-focused Therapy

a group of people jumping on a sandy beach
a group of people jumping on a sandy beach

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