therapy for adolescents and young adults
about me
Fiona McKinstrie (MSc, MA, MBACP).
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist, specialising in work with adolescents and young adults (up to the age of 25).
My training includes clinical and pre-clinical postgraduate qualifications from leading psychotherapy institutions the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust and the Anna Freud Centre and I am professionally registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
My therapeutic style is warm and informal, giving young clients a comfortable, safe place in which to explore their thoughts and feelings and bring about positive change.
“You are the first therapist I have spoken to who sounds like they really care, so thank you.”
— CLIENT (18 years)
the approach
Growing up can be tough and sometimes we all need a little help.
By talking to a trained therapist, young people can begin to make sense of a range of complex feelings and emotions which can relieve underlying unhappiness, worry or distress. Some issues young people might face which can be helped in therapy include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, friendship and relationship difficulties, social media addiction and many other difficult emotional experiences.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy can be particularly helpful when it seems hard to make sense of what might be going on. Therapy takes place weekly at the same time and the number of sessions is usually discussed together during the assessment.
the location
I offer therapy from confidential therapy rooms near to the beautiful Brockwell Park in South London, SW2. Within easy reach of Brixton, Herne Hill, Dulwich, Peckham, Camberwell, Clapham, Streatham and Crystal Palace. For more information about the space, please visit wearehere.co
in-person and remote options
Conveniently located in South London, a short journey from Brixton tube.
Where possible, I work in-person but in addition to in-person sessions, I can offer a remote therapy option. This is usually after we have met for a time to build up a good therapeutic relationship and I make sure this space is safe, secure and confidential.