Anna Cripps

Current available appointment are Wednesday and Thursday

Sometimes children have big feelings that are hard to understand, confusing thoughts that won鈥檛 go away, or worries that feel too heavy to carry alone.

I offer a calm, creative space where children aged 7鈥�11 can come just as they are.

In our sessions, children don鈥檛 have to sit and talk if they don鈥檛 want to. We might draw, play, imagine, create stories, or explore feelings in ways that feel natural and safe. Through this, children can begin to make sense of what鈥檚 going on inside them鈥攁t their own pace.

I am a qualified M麻豆原创 counsellor with a BSc Hons in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling. I have a particular interest in Polyvagal Theory and CBT.

How I Work

Every child has their own way of communicating, and I take time to gently get to know that.

Sometimes we might explore the thoughts that pop up and how they affect feelings. Other times we might notice what鈥檚 happening in the body, like when it feels busy, wobbly, or shut down. We find creative ways to start to feel calmer and more settled again.

I follow the child鈥檚 lead, offering support, curiosity, and tools along the way. There is no pressure to 鈥渇ix鈥� anything. Instead, we focus on helping children understand themselves, feel safer in their bodies, and build confidence in who they are. We look to understand how we work - both body and mind.

Who I Work With

I have particular experience supporting 7-11 year olds:

• Children with anxiety and worries
• Children who find things overwhelming
• Neurodivergent children

I adapt sessions to suit each child, making sure they feel accessible and supportive.

Working with Parents

My work is mainly one-to-one with your child. This helps them build trust and feel safe to express themselves freely. We will keep you up to date or just share something about our journey at the end of the sessions, whatever we decide in the space.

Important Information

To make sure I am working safely and within my area of expertise, I am not able to offer support where there is: ongoing self-harm, disordered eating, psychosis. In these situations, I would try to support you in finding more specialist services.