An introduction into my background

I am a highly qualified and experienced Child and Young People’s Emotional Health practitioner, having worked with children and young people and their families in school, NHS, Social Care, and home settings for the past twenty years.

My qualifications include:
· Youth and Community Work BA (Hons)
· PGCE in Child and Adolescent Counselling from Cambridge University
· Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

I completed my degree in Youth and Community Work whilst working with child and youth work projects, including leading Activity programmes, Young Offender, and Young Father projects.
Much of my work has been school-based, within both mainstream and special schools.

Subsequent child and adolescent counselling training at Cambridge University Faculty of Education led me into work within the NHS as a Resilience and Emotional Health Practitioner, supporting children and young people with emerging emotional and mental health issues.

I recently completed an MSc in Clinical Psychology, widening my knowledge of mental health conditions and their treatment.

I now work as an independent practitioner, working with children, young people and their families in school, community, or home settings. I am experienced at developing productive working relationships with children and young people to help improve their emotional health, and to manage any emerging mental health conditions. I develop an individual person-centred plan to suit each client, dependent on their needs and experiences. I use a mixed approach of person-centred and psycho-dynamic counselling and will plan a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) styled approach if appropriate. CBT is an evidence-based approach with proven effectiveness in supporting and treating people with mental and physical health problems. I can help assess conditions and support with onward referrals as appropriate.

I offer a free initial meeting with clients and/or their parents/carers to assess needs leading to an offer of an individual-based plan – please contact me on 07932887672 or info@neillwishartcounselling.co.uk
I am fully insured, have enhanced DBS checks, and I receive regular professional supervision as per the requirements of my profession.