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Team: Counselling

Lami Buckley

Lami Buckley

I started my career as a sexual health doctor, where I developed a particular interest in the well-being of adolescents and young adults. I am BACP-registered with a postgraduate diploma in teenage counselling from the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE). Currently, I am completing a Master’s, at The Tavistock, in psychodynamic psychotherapy for children, young people and families.  My approach to counselling is integrative, arts-based, and draws primarily on psychodynamic and systemic theories. I have experience of working, both in-person and online, with young people in secondary schools and colleges across London…. Read more.

Linda Culverwell

I am a passionate and experienced Art Therapist with a background in arts education as well as continuing my personal art practice. Also, I am the founder of an arts organisation ARTBASH & be, inspiring children and adults to freely express themselves through art making, gaining social confidence and supporting well-being. This experience led me to train for a master’s in Art Psychotherapy at The University of Hertfordshire. I am Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered and a full member of The British Association Of Art Therapists (BAAT). I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in the education […]… Read more.

Cara Lorrimer

Cara Lorrimer

I studied for my Postgraduate Diploma in Child Counselling Using the Arts, at the Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education.  My approach is integrative and humanistic and sessions are creative in nature, using a range of tools and resources to enable children to talk about their emotional experiences. I’ve worked as a freelance counsellor in both primary and secondary school settings and charities such as Grief Encounter and The London Jewish Family Centre. I also offered private online sessions to children, young people and families, throughout the pandemic. I aim to be compassion focussed and non-judgemental, which enables children […]… Read more.

Ella Deeks

Ella Deeks

I am a BACP registered child and adolescent art and play therapist with over 10 years experience working with young people. Before training to be a therapist I was a primary school teacher.  I also worked in PRUs and as a nanny, experiences in which gave me comprehensive knowledge of the education, school and care systems and an understanding of the various factors affecting young people’s mental health. It is my core belief that art, play and self-expression is a powerful way to address issues experienced by many children.   My therapy is always led by the child or adolescent. I […]… Read more.

Nella Maguire

Nella Maguire

I am an Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. My integrative training allows me to personalise how I work with each client to meet their unique needs. Once a safe and trusting relationship has been established, I hope to give the child the experience of feeling truly seen and understood. I embrace creativity in my practice, using the arts, images, sandplay and play for children and teenagers to delve into their inner worlds. I have worked with young people and their parents in the education and charity sectors, as well as in private practice in Surrey. My experience includes supporting children […]… Read more.

Elena Konstantinova

Elena Konstantinova

I qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling for Children and Adolescents from the University of Cambridge.  My training is Integrative, and I bring relational, child-centred approach to my practice, also informed by psychodynamic perspective and current neurobiological research.   I incorporate elements of Theraplay, art, drama and DDP models into sessions.   I aim to bring a warm, authentic and boundaried presence to my clients. I have experience working with young children and adolescents, both in and out of school settings.   The range of issues that I can help young people with include (but are not limited to) anxiety, abuse, […]… Read more.

Nerissa McDonald

Nerissa McDonald

I am an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist with over 11 years of dedicated experience in primary school settings. As a black therapist, I am passionate about nurturing the mental and emotional well-being of young minds and their families. One of the cornerstones of my approach is trauma-informed care. I understand the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences on a child’s well-being, and I provide a safe and nurturing space for children to heal and grow. In primary school settings, I place great emphasis on building relationships, not only with students but also with parents and carers. Additionally, I am […]… Read more.

Hasret Tekin

Hasret Tekin

I am a registered and experienced Play Therapist and Senior Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years’ experience of working therapeutically with children, teens and families. My modality is child centred and holistic- integrative. I use play and creative arts techniques that are child led, in a non-directive and non-judgemental space. I have a significant amount of experience working in schools, community centres and voluntary sector agencies nationally and internationally, in a variety of roles including school counselling, management of children’s therapy services and women’s aid children’s therapy projects. As well as delivering workshops to mental health professionals, I also deliver training and workshops to school […]… Read more.

Sama Hunt

Sama Hunt

HCPC, BAAT & UKCP Registered  Early Years Development | Loss & Bereavement | Divorce & Separation | Neurodiversity | Adolescence & Identity For the last 18 years I have worked in adult mental health within the NHS, both in inpatient and community settings. My practice is underpinned by a variety of theoretic and philosophical influences. These include but are not limited to, psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, Buddhist, and object relations…. Read more.

Karen Lever

Karen Lever

UKCP Registered  Early Years Development | Emotional Regulation | Loss & Bereavement | Divorce & Separation | Neurodiversity | Adolescence & Identity I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.  I have also completed trainings in child-parent therapy, Couples Counselling and Reflective Parenting…. Read more.

Testimonials

I have really noticed a difference at home, since starting her sessions, she seems
better within herself.

Parent

Therapy gave me a space to think about my insecurities, the times when I overthink, and my friendship issues.

Student

She is no longer upset in the mornings or in class. While she’s still not comfortable answering questions in a big group, she participates in lessons and does well. She will occasionally contribute in class and can ask for help when she needs it.

Teacher

It was good to share my feelings with someone whose job is to listen and understand someone’s feelings. It’s a fun place to be creative.

Student

My daughter really enjoys going to see you and looks forward to her weekly sessions. I don’t hear too much about them as I think it is important to her that they are private. She does however, want to recreate the activities at home. I have really appreciated you taking the time to communicate with me and keep me up to date on my daughter’s progress.

Parent

We feel that his attainment and emotional regulation have improved. His Dad spoke very highly of the experience that he had with you and thanked us for the referral to you.

Teacher

My son has settled in very well, has started being more confident and more comfortable speaking up. I believe the sessions with Magda have been an important part of this. I appreciate the termly face-to-face updates that Magda has provided to follow my son’s progress.

Parent

Child in Time is a wonderful organisation. Child in Time provide therapists in my current primary school and we have found the experience to be hugely supportive. The way the therapists are able to support pupils, staff and families is invaluable. I would unreservedly recommend Child in Time to anyone.

Teacher

Karen was wonderful. It’s such a helpful service – our daughter is on the spectrum, so spending an hour talking about the impact on us was truly restorative.

Parent

Empathetic, professional, knowledgeable, personable counselling. Highly recommended on all fronts.

Parent

This was a massive help to me as a parent of a child with recently diagnosed ADHD and autism. The therapist was so easy to talk to. Talking through my concerns and my son’s behaviour, has definitely made a difference to both my understanding and how to help him regulate his emotions better. I’ll definitely be booking again.

Parent