Counselling
Lesley works with children and young people from all over the Waikato and beyond. From those needing a brief consultation or early intervention, to complex cases and trauma recovery. Referrals come from various sources, with the majority coming from individuals themselves and schools. I accept referrals for children from 4 to 16.
Every child and young person we meet has a different story. Here are some of the reasons that they have been referred in.
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Feeling overwhelmed by negative feelings and a lack of coping strategies
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Difficulty to self-regulate and make positive choices
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Struggling with arguments and communication within the family
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Social isolation and lacking a sense of belonging/support network.
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Children in care
I provide mental wellbeing support to children in care. The provision of this support helps children to achieve their potential and to overcome early life experiences.
Adopted children
I support the wellbeing of children who have been adopted and help them navigate the challenges they may face as they grow.
Grief and loss
Understanding grief and loss and the affects this has on children. These losses can be the death of someone close or the changes in the family like separation and divorce. Children grieve for many things, moving homes, friendship breakups and moving countries along with many other changes in their lives.
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I provide children a safe place to express their feelings and to feel supported in this.
