Amy Irving: Counsellor for children, young people and adults

WHAT I OFFER

My name is Amy; thank you for taking the time to look at my page. I am passionate about the long-term benefits of early therapeutic intervention. No matter your age, issue or stage of life, I aim to provide you with the time and space required to explore whatever is troubling you.

I have 8 years post-qualification experience working with clients across a range of issues and difficulties in both the charity and private sectors, and am particularly passionate about supporting people through times of loss, bereavement and grief.

COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
One in ten children aged between 5 and 16 years (three in every classroom) has a mental health problem, and many continue to struggle with these problems into adulthood. Children are less likely to struggle if they receive support at an early age.

Private therapy offers flexibility and choice, supporting you to get your child the best help possible without having to sit on a long waiting list. I work with children across a range of issues and will not turn them away because they do not meet a set threshold of symptoms.

If you think counselling might help your child then please do not hesitate to get in touch. I will work with you to find a way forward through whatever is troubling them.

"Amy helped me understand and see things differently"

"I shared my feelings because if we tell each other what hurts then we can help each other"

"Life is a little easier with someone to talk to"

COUNSELLING FOR ADULTS
I provide a professional therapy service for adults going through periods of distress or difficulty. Services are confidential, flexible, and designed to be tailored to your unique situation.

"I found the whole experience very useful in coming to terms with the issues I had. Amy is professional, empathic and insightful. I have enjoyed my sessions."

"I felt supported and respected throughout. I have made great progress and feel this is due to the support and encouragement I have received from Amy."

GRIEF COUNSELLING AND TRAINING
As a specialist in bereavement support I am experienced and trained in issues relating to grief and loss and dedicate much of my personal development to ongoing training in this area.

I am available for school or work-based therapy for students and staff following a sudden death, trauma or loss.

I provide training for schools on the impact of bereavement and loss on children and young people and the ways to support and manage this effectively within the school context.

"It was a great refresher...her direct approach empowered me to be honest and forthright with my kids"

"The section about complicated grief was particularly useful, as well as the resources and ideas"

"It reminded me that I'm doing a good job"

Schools and community groups are encouraged to get in touch if they would like further information on grief training.