Sarah Kuppen

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

I am a fully accredited Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Chartered Psychologist. I provide one to one talking, play or arts-based therapy for children, adolescents and young adults.

When life feels overwhelming, it can be difficult to know where to turn. I provide a warm, supportive space to help untangle uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. Sometimes putting our feelings into words can feel too tough and a creative outlet can help. We can use clay, paint, crafts or sand tray to explore difficulties in a way that feels safe and playful. I also find talking therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) can be useful when we are feeling stuck and don’t know how to move forward.

I work from an attachment perspective, understanding relationships as the foundation upon which we move through the world. I therefore aim to build a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship that fosters resilience and helps you, or your child, face life with greater confidence. I have experience supporting individuals with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, selective mutism, eating disorders, and trauma. In addition to my therapeutic work, I am a qualified special needs teacher and have fifteen years’ experience as a university lecturer in clinical psychology.

I am an Accredited Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a Chartered Developmental Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I adhere to the professional and ethical standards of both organisations.

For more information about me and my practice, please visit: www.camcounselling.com

You can contact me directly to arrange a free 15 minute consultation on sarahkuppen@proton.me.