Helen Critchley

With over 15 years’ experience across education, the NHS and private practice, I have worked in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) since 2021, including community and crisis services. I am a Registered Member MBACP (Accred) and Registered Member of PTUK, with postgraduate qualifications in Counselling Children & Young People and Play Therapy, and an enhanced DBS on the update system.

My approach and services

I offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where children and young people feel heard and supported. Play Therapy uses play, art, sand tray, storytelling and games to explore feelings and experiences when talking feels difficult. Creative approaches can benefit teenagers as well as younger children.

Alongside Play Therapy, I offer counselling, integrative psychotherapy, parent formulation and guidance to help make sense of difficulties, and professional consultation for schools and other professionals.

My integrative approach is tailored to each young person, drawing on attachment, developmental, person-centred, psychodynamic, systemic and trauma-informed approaches.

Difficulties I support

I support anxiety, panic, low mood, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, bereavement, OCD, anger, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, family and relationship challenges, friendship difficulties and school concerns. I also support emotional difficulties associated with ADHD and autism, including when there is no clear diagnosis.

Location and contact

Face-to-face therapy is offered at Southwell Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, Nottinghamshire, with free parking nearby.

Mandala Psychotherapies

www.mandalatherapy.co.uk

07506 049 923

mandalapsychotherapies@gmail.com

Please get in touch for a free, informal conversation about how I may be able to help.