Stella Sookun

• Thursdays: 12 - 7PM Various slots please enquire.
• New slots on Fridays in April. please esquire within for early booking
• Sessions are facilitated in Waltham Forest E4 - Please do check travel time/location suitability
• Price £80.00 per session

https://www.untoldstorieschildcentredtherapeuticservices.com/

I really understand that some young clients come to therapy with unprocessed emotional experiences that may be impacting their capacity to thrive in the here and now . Alongside this, unpredictable behaviour or changes in life can be painful, confusing and  of sync' for the whole family - despite feeling once close or at least able to connect to each other in more hopeful and safe way.

I am often curious about what is important to the children and young people I work with - in their own words. This may include; explorations of; difference, friendships, identity, loss, academic pressure, overthinking,  isolation and self doubt. If of interest, I can offer a range of pathways to explore whatever is important via talk therapy,  creativity (drawing and image making) music, movement, and psychoeducation about our developing brains, developmental stages and stress -  so that young people can start to understand what may be happening inside of them when things feel wrong.

My psychological framework to work with children and young adults is centrally Relational, Attachment Focused, Trauma informed ( I am specifically trained in body based trauma treatment ).  The frame is also developmentally guided and creatively based given sometimes words are not enough, or available for what we have experienced.  

For young people aged 16 - 26: I regularly meet with young people in this age and life stage - and welcome direct requests for support.

Sessions with me ultimately seek to support vulnerable clients to; rediscover a sense of security, self belief and hope. With time, non judgement and trust,  many clients can and do rediscover the sense of themselves they like best.

Thank you for reading -  Stella 

https://www.untoldstorieschildcentredtherapeuticservices.com/

Clinical Supervision & Reflective spaces : I am currently facilitating Clinical Supervision and offering reflective practice to; Social workers, teachers, SEND leads and Parents and carers around vulnerable children, adults or services.

I am a founder of a School based Counselling service and can offer consultation to headships, pastoral support and professions seeking therapeutic insight or assessments for specific situations, including children on social care plans and in safeguarding concerns.

 I offer an initial free 20 minute telephone/ zoom call to understand more about your inquiry and to assess whether I am the right practioner for your needs.  

• Under 16s: An Information gathering session with a parent or carer is required.  If I am the right fit, then a fuller information gathering session ( 50 minutes) is required for me to take a fuller developmental history and account of your child's experiences to date. This is charged at £60.00 with no obligation to continue from here.

• If you are 16 or older, I will facilitate a standard 1st assessment session which runs for 50 minutes and is  a standard safety practice for registered therapists. This is charged at £60.00 with no obligation to continue from here.