Karlien Smith-Claassens
Clinical Specialist Senior Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist
Qualifications
  • MA in Integrative Child Psychotherapy
  • Theraplay Level 1 and Group Theraplay
  • DDP Level 1
Specialisms
  • Creative arts and play
  • Talking Therapy
  • Theraplay
  • DDP
  • Psychoeducation
  • Parent Support
  • School Support
  • Training
  • EHCPs

I am a UKCP-registered Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist with experience working in a variety of settings such as schools, private practice and not-for-profit organisations.

I have worked with children and young people with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, attachment difficulties, sleep problems, difficulties with school and school attendance, neurodiversity and developmental trauma.

I use the creative arts, body-based interventions, talking and play to build a solid therapeutic relationship with a child, young person and their parents and/or carers. My integrative stance allows me to meet the individual needs of each client with flexibility and sensitivity.

UKCP registered (2011169680)