From Little Acorns, Mighty Oak Trees Grow
Child & Adolescent Counselling in Witney, Oxfordshire
Warm, trauma-informed counselling and play therapy for children, teenagers, young adults and parents. Supporting emotional wellbeing, anxiety, low mood, trauma, family difficulties, self-esteem and emotional regulation.
A safe space for children, young people and parents
When a child or teenager is struggling, it can be difficult to know what they need or where to begin. Kaya offers a calm, compassionate and confidential space where children and young people can explore their feelings in a way that feels safe, age-appropriate and supportive.
Her work brings together counselling, play therapy, creativity, mindfulness and trauma-informed practice to support emotional healing, resilience and connection.
Kaya's Background & Training
Education: Diploma in Integrative Child & Adolescent Counselling (Terapia, MBACP Registered), MSc in Comparative & International Education (Oxford University), Diploma in Interpreting & Translation, BA in British Literature & English Language Teaching, Reiki Practitioner – UK & Ireland (Level 1 & 2, One-Year Training), Breath work Training (Levels 1 & 2), Mindfulness training including attending a number of Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreats.
Experience: 3 years in private practice as a counsellor plus 5+ Years in Oxfordshire Mental Health Charities (Riverside & The Abingdon Bridge) and OSARCC (Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre), 10+ Years in Education as a Teacher and Director of English Language Programmes, 3 Years as a Research Administrator for the amazing Oxford University TOPIC research group (The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents), Harassment Advisor at University Level.
Client Testimonials
“Kaya is a wonderful therapist. She is kind, grounding and very intuitive. In our sessions, she is able to very quickly identify the key emotional content of what I bring each week. This means we have gotten directly to the core issues that have been manifesting in my life for a very long time, which is exactly what I have hoped for in therapy.
For me, the combination of psychotherapy and energy/body work is perfect. We're not just talking about current situations, but integrating how the past is informing them and allowing me to let go of what I don't need any more. I always feel that I am receiving deep listening as well as deep healing. I can't recommend her therapy highly enough!".”
LB, adult client
"Kaya has been fantastic in supporting my daughter who had been traumatised by excessive bullying, particularly at the start of her secondary schools. She had had seen two other therapists and had lost faith in therapy by the time she met Kaya with whom she connected instantly. Her work was structured and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent whose teenage child struggles making sense of power & relationships in secondary schools. She had a session with us at the end of her therapy sessions and our family life has improved so much, to a significant extent thanks to advice we received from her and to a better understanding of our child."
MN, parent
Kaya, I'd like to thank you for all the help and support you have provided me with over the past couple of months. From our first meeting until today, you've guided me though multiple dark times, and allowed me to gain confidence within myself as well as providing a safe and welcoming environment for me to express my thoughts and feelings! Your guidance has also opened me up to new perspectives of life, giving me the tools I need to achieve my goals and take up opportunities I would previously turned down... your empathy was truly life changing and I will never forget how much you've done for me."
z, young person
