Hi, my name is Georgie. I’m a clinical psychologist, and I’ve been working with children, young people and their families since qualifying in 2009, predominantly in the NHS. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that change happens in the context of safe and trusting relationships. I work with young people by first developing a shared understanding of the challenges, and how they have come to be in their life. I have worked a lot with young people who have experienced complex trauma, low mood, anxiety and emotional overwhelm. I draw on a range of evidence-based models including CBT and DBT approaches. For younger children, I work closely with the parents and carers, as I believe this is where the work can be most effective, aiming to support relationships and build understanding at home. When I see younger children directly I often work with the parent or carer also in the room, to share in the co-creation of narratives and stories about the strengths and challenges that are around, and to provide emotional safety for the child to explore these things.