Karen Raingold

Art Psychotherapist

HCPC & BAAT Registered

Early Years Development | Emotional Regulation | Loss & Bereavement | Divorce & Separation

I am an experienced and intuitive Art Psychotherapist who has been working therapeutically with children and families for thirteen years. In that time I have worked as a therapist not only for Child in Time within schools, but also for charities, the NHS, and as a private practitioner.

I have experience working with a wide range of issues including bereavement, anxiety, trauma, separation, parenting, and attachment.

Since 2018 I have been developing expertise in parent and dyadic work, delivering parent consultations in schools and undergoing training in a dyadic art therapy approach, whereby parents and children are seen together and creative tools are used to foster connection and support communication around difficult emotional experiences. As a parent myself I believe passionately in creating a space for parents to reflect, offload, and gain practical support, and feel this to be a fundamental first step in improving the well-being of the child.

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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