Margo Jackson

Mondays & Wednesdays

I am a Child & Adolescent Counsellor with the Arts offering short and long term individual counselling to children and young people aged 4-18.  I work psychotherapeutically and use a combination of talking and the Arts, adapting to the needs and preferences of the client.  Some examples of the Arts I use are painting, clay, sandtray, puppets, storytelling and movement.  Using the Arts allows the client to explore feelings that can be hard to put into words.  However, it's never a requirement and some clients might prefer to simply talk things through.

I work with a range of emotional difficulties including:

• Anxiety and overwhelm

• Low mood

• Low self-esteem

• Self-harm

• Relationship difficulties

• Bereavement and loss

• Identity

• Childhood trauma

• School-related challenges

• GCSE and A-Level exam pressure

• Emotional regulation

• Life transitions and change

In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor in both primary and secondary school settings in Lambeth and Croydon. This gives me an ongoing understanding of the day-to-day challenges young people face in educational settings and how therapy can support them.

At the heart of my work is the belief that every child or young person deserves to feel seen, heard and accepted. I create a warm, non-judgemental space for children and young people to feel at ease whilst exploring and processing their feelings and worries. Building and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance is central to this work.

My approach is psychodynamic, grounded in psychoanalysis, attachment theory, child development and neuroscience. I work relationally in a trauma-informed way respecting each child or young person's pace and unique story.

I offer a free initial 15-minute phone call for a quick chat about things and to arrange an initial parent consultation.