Hello, my name is Liz. I am a UKCP Accredited Child Psychotherapist & Registered Member with BACP.

I have extensive experience since 2012, specialising in helping many emerging adolescents between 18-29 & adults of all ages who are struggling with stress, depression, extreme anxiety, low mood, anger, low self esteem, low confidence, relationships, identity, friendships, self harm, suicidal thoughts, decision making, motivation, effective communication, transitions such as college, University or work transitions, understanding/setting & maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries, self awareness, trust, resilience, identity and friendships, feeling angry or numb or lost and vulnerable feeling like there is nowhere to turn. I provide a comfortable, safe and confidential therapeutic space for clients to explore and express themselves and their troubles in a consistent and emotionally safe place.

My therapeutic approach is Integrative which means I draw from different theories and select the most useful and relevant to suit each individual’s personal need and preferred way of working. This often begins developing a therapeutic relationship to understand and work through some of the issues; it will also often include interventions using metaphor – depending on the goals and interests of each individual client this may involve using Sandtray.

I acknowledge when a person agrees to attend therapy it is a significant psychological step There is often a moment of connection when I explain that the natural adjustments required to adapt to ongoing life transitions can seem like a challenge but that they are not alone and that we will work collaboratively to help them develop the tools that can assist them to face and overcome their challenges and fears, so they thrive rather than strive.

I established my private practice Kaleidoscope Psychotherapy in 2012. I hold an Enhanced DBS/CRB clearance confirming my suitability to work with vulnerable adults, children and young people. I am recognised with Health Care Insurance Providers including Aviva and WPA etc I hold Professional Liability/Indemnity Insurance.

Kaleidoscope Psychotherapy is located in Nantwich, a medieval timbered building market town, based in the county of Cheshire. Bordering counties include Merseyside and Greater Manchester to the north, Derbyshire to the east, Staffordshire and Shropshire to the south and Wales and Wrexham to the west.

I offer weekday,daytime and evening appointments, indoor or outdoor therapy in Cheshire, in and around the Cheshire area.

I have extensive experience working with the following issues:

• Stress, Low Confidence/Self Esteem
• Difficulties with friendships & relationships
• Family breakups, Adoption,
• Bereavement, Loss
• Problems at school
• Anxiety, Low mood, Depression, Panic attacks
• Bullying, Behaviour Problems
• Trouble sleeping,
• Transitions: moving house or college/university or work
• Decision making , Time management

Often young adults find identifying how they feel and communicating about these challenging or almost impossible; this is where I can help. My therapeutic experience involves using different methods which eases the initial anxiety that most young people feel when attending therapy for the first time. These include creative methods such as Sandtray which shift the focus or attention from the client by means of working with Metaphor and Experiential activities which enables the client to come to an understanding of themselves, their experiences and their feelings. Being able to make sense of these greatly reduces anxiety and increases self confidence, enabling them to work through the issue(s).

I have experience working with young people across a range of services including Place2Be and ChildLine/NSPCC in Manchester, Beacon a charity based in Bramhall, Stockport and within the NHS as part of a primary mental health team.

I hold Professional Liability & Indemnity Insurance and have completed an Enhanced DBS (previously CRB Criminal Records Bureau) in order to work therapeutically with young people. I am a Provider for AVIVA and WPA for clients who have private health insurance.

I am a member of the following organisations and work in accordance with their Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice: UKCP The UK Council for Psychotherapy & BACP British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.

If you would like more information email me on Liz@kaleidoscopepsychotherapy.co.uk I will be happy to arrange an initial consultation with you and answer any questions you may have.

Phone Number
07970 920 805