Jessica Van Maanen

I offer individual and group Play Therapy, Creative Arts Counselling for children and young people, clinical supervision, Filial Therapy and parent–child relationship support.

My experience includes supporting children and young people across mainstream and specialist educational settings from primary school through to further education. I have experience with anxiety, trauma, bereavement, attachment, peer and relationship difficulties, and challenges with emotional regulation. I also have experience working with autism, Asperger’s syndrome. neurodiversity, additional educational needs, looked-after and adopted children,

My approach is person-centred, relational, creative and trauma-informed. I value the importance of providing a safe, accepting therapeutic relationship where children and young people can explore their experiences, develop emotional understanding and discover their own strengths.

I also provide clinical supervision, professional consultation and training, drawing on extensive experience in therapeutic practice, postgraduate education and supporting professionals working with children and families.