About
Katie Alexander | Psychotherapist BA (Hons)
With 20 years of experience, including roles at leading Private Schools Guildford High School and Tormead, I have specialized in working with adolescents and younger children for the past 15 years. I’ve witnessed the unique challenges young people face, such as academic pressure, social media influence, and mental health struggles. My approach focuses on creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, and I use empathy and solution-focused strategies to help them build confidence and resilience in overcoming challenges like anxiety, trauma, depression, and self-esteem issues.
Mental health challenges are significantly affecting young people and their experiences in school.
Secondary schools are struggling to meet the needs of young people with mental health problems. A survey of young people across England and found that: - 96% of reported that their mental health had affected their schoolwork at some point. - 78% of young people said that school had made their mental health worse. - 56% of school staff identified that young people who didn't receive support self-harmed. - 48% of young people told us they had been punished at school for behaviour that was caused by their mental health problems. - 25% of school staff said they were aware of a young person being excluded from school because of their mental health. - 70% of young people who experienced racism in school told us their experience had impacted their wellbeing.
Mind (2021) Not Making The Grade*
Areas of Specialism
School & Education
Relationships
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SEND
Domestic Abuse
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Social Media
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Eating Disorders
Step Two
Initial Consultation
A one-hour assessment session
(in-person or online)
This session is typically focused on understanding the adolescent’s concerns, background, family dynamics, and personal history. It's an opportunity to build rapport, discuss goals and assess the suitability of therapy for the adolescent and whether therapeutic relationship is a good fit for their needs.
