Common presenting problems

Anxiety and low mood: anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviour, withdrawal, panic

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): impulsivity, difficulties with concentration, hyperactivity

Autism spectrum and other developmental disorders: difficulties in social contact and communication, developmental delay

Behavioural difficulties: oppositional behaviour, aggression, delinquency, problematic media and substance use

Eating disorders: binge eating, restrictive dieting, unhealthy weight loss, marked body dissatisfaction and a disturbed relationship with one’s body

Personality development: emotional instability, self-harming behaviour, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem

Social difficulties: bullying, isolation, withdrawal, conflict

Traumatic experiences: potentially traumatic events, separation from and loss of attachment figures

Difficulties at school, in the family or in leisure time: bullying, conflict, performance pressure, stress, lack of stimulation

Chronic illness or disability: cancer, diabetes, paralysis and comparable conditions

This list is not exhaustive – if other difficulties arise, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Therapiccolo/a

This service is intended for children and adolescents who benefit from empathic, attuned support and targeted encouragement. The reasons may lie in the child’s own development, in the family situation or in the wider environment (school, peer group, critical life events).

A central priority of the therapeutic work is establishing a trusting relationship. Using playful, creative and developmentally appropriate methods, I support young clients in expressing their feelings and in acquiring new coping strategies.

Drawing on my specialist training and my extensive experience as a child and adolescent psychotherapist and as a supervisor, I offer comprehensive assessment and treatment.