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Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Families

Everyone needs a helping hand, sometimes.

We specialise in helping children and adolescents...

with difficulties ranging from trauma to self esteem issues and performance enhancement coaching. We work within the parameters of a neurodiverse affirming framework for all clients and we offer a holistic approach, based on what model of treatment best fits a client’s needs.

For children, we are able to offer the following services :

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • EMDR Group protocols for families
  • Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT)
  • Developmental Needs Meeting Strategies (DNMS)
  • Performance Enhancement Coaching (for elite athletes and high achieving
    students)
  • Neurofeedback (2-channel ILF, Cygnet), Biofeedback
  • Polyvagal Unyte Programme (affect regulation)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) & Mindfulness
  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and Theraplay

About Susan:

Susan Darker-Smith is an EMDR Europe Senior Accredited Child & Adolescent Consultant & Trainer, BABCP Accredited CBT therapist and Supervisor, a member of the British Psychology Society (BPS). She holds masters level qualifications in psychotherapy, psychology and human rights law.

She has over 25 years experience of working with children, adolescents and families and has authored several chapters in published books and articles in the field of EMDR. She lectures both nationally and internationally in the field of trauma, eating disorders, neurodiverse-affirming therapy, grooming & exploitation, attachment, elite performance enhancement and narratives.

Cost of Therapy:

£120/hour + VAT. One therapy hour is 55 minutes. Additional debrief sessions, attendance at meetings, reports etc. are billable at the hourly rate.

Child survivors of mass trauma (i.e. war) are eligible for a reduced rate.

The Child Trauma Therapy Centre

Class Discount Request

If you’ve taken this Level 1 or Level 2 training in the past (with Susan Darker-Smith or another EMDR Europe accredited trainer), and you meet the current eligibility criteria, you may retake this training for half price. To request a coupon code, fill out the contact form below: