Client Types : Children, Adolescents & Families.
About Me : I love helping children, young people and their parents and caregivers through tough times. I have been working in this field for over 35 years and have extensive experience in helping families through a wide range of difficulties. I offer short term and long term work.
My Approach : My approach is to form safe, trusting relationships with both the child and the family and then find a path for change and healing that best suits each family. I offer a therapeutic playroom that is appealing to children and young people with a wide range of modalities including play, use of creative media, talking therapy, sandtray, cognitive-behavioural therapy, trauma and abuse models, narrative therapy, family interventions, mindfulness and EMDR.
Issues Covered : Children's Behaviour Problems, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Fears, Emotional Regulation, Anger Issues, School Refusal, Bullying, Low Self Esteem, Building Resilience, Attachment Issues, Adoption, Parenting Difficulties, Adjusting to Parents Separation and Recovery from Abuse, Neglect, Sexual Abuse and Trauma.
Qualifications : Grad Dip in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, BA (Social Sciences)
Registrations and Memberships: PBANZ, APANZ, ACC Registered.
Fee : $140 for 55 minute session. Funding help includes Gumboot therapy and WINZ Subsidies for low income families. Also ACC for Sexual Abuse and Victim Support if eligible.
Contact Details : Enquiries Welcome. Email caroline@wittenhannah.com to discuss and make an appointment.