Compassionate, integrative counselling for children, teenagers, young adults and parents, rooted in attachment, trauma and relational work and informed by somatic approaches. Based in Oxfordshire and online.
Kaya works in an integrative way, meaning sessions are adapted to the age, needs and comfort level of each child or young person. Support may include talking counselling, play, creativity, art, movement, mindfulness and emotional regulation tools.
The way counselling is offered will depend on the client’s age, circumstances, preferences and therapeutic needs. There is no expectation to communicate or engage in one particular way.
Kaya usually begins with an initial six sessions to see how your child engages with counselling. Some young people benefit from short-term support of up to three months, while others need longer-term counselling. On average, Kaya works with children and teenagers for six to twelve months, with progress reviewed regularly.
A supportive space for children and young people to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, connect with their emotions and body, and develop greater confidence and emotional regulation.
Counselling offers a space where children and young people do not have to perform, please others or have everything figured out. It gives them an opportunity to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, connect with their emotions and body, and develop greater confidence, emotional regulation and a stronger sense of self at their own pace.
Kaya offers support with a wide range of emotional, relational and developmental difficulties. Some of the most common themes she works with include:
Kaya welcomes and supports neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ and mixed-heritage children and young people, offering an affirming and culturally sensitive space.
A reflective space for parents who want to better understand their child’s behaviour, emotions and needs, while feeling more confident in their parenting.
Consultations can support parents with:
The aim is not to find the “perfect” way to parent, but to help parents feel more grounded and confident in understanding and responding to their child.
A guided space for parents and children to better understand one another, rebuild trust and strengthen their emotional connection.
Depending on the child’s age and individual needs, sessions may include gentle conversation, creative activities, play-based work, somatic awareness or guided reflection.
Joint parent–child sessions can support with:
A compassionate space to explore how experiences from childhood may still be influencing the way you feel, relate to others and respond to situations in your life today.
Our early relationships shape how we see ourselves, relate to others and cope with life’s challenges. Sometimes parts of us become “stuck” in childhood, and the coping strategies that once kept us safe—such as people-pleasing, perfectionism or self-abandonment—continue into adulthood, preventing us from developing the emotional freedom and maturity we seek.
Through an integrative, compassionate approach, Kaya helps clients understand these patterns, reconnect with their emotions and needs, and gently attend to and nurture their younger parts.
Drawing on somatic approaches and concepts from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Energy Psychotherapy, Kaya supports clients to explore and process unresolved experiences not only through thoughts and emotions, but also by working at the physical (somatic) and energetic levels.
A gentle, complementary approach for adults seeking relaxation, emotional balance, greater self-awareness and a deeper sense of connection with themselves.
Reiki is a gentle Japanese energy-based practice that supports relaxation, emotional balance and overall wellbeing. It can be particularly helpful during times of stress, overwhelm, exhaustion or when talking therapy feels too much.
Kaya offers Reiki as a standalone complementary therapy or, where appropriate, alongside counselling and reflective conversation to support both the mind and body.
For those who are unable to attend in person or prefer to receive Reiki from the comfort of their own home, Kaya offers distant Reiki sessions followed by personalised recorded feedback, sharing any observations, impressions or reflections from the session.
Reiki is offered as a complementary wellbeing practice and is not intended to diagnose or treat physical or mental health conditions. It does not replace appropriate medical, psychological or crisis support.
You do not need to know exactly what type of support you or your child may need before getting in touch. Contact Kaya, share a little about what you are looking for, and she will be happy to guide you towards the most appropriate service.
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