In Their Shoes Understanding and Supporting Young People's Mental Health

Welcome to the Onward Shifts Podcast!Meet our guest today, Amanda, the inspiring founder of Colchester Children's Counselling. In this episode, Amanda takes us through her incredible journey from a career in education and safeguarding to building a thriving private psychotherapy practice focused on children's mental health. Learn how she discovered her passion for helping young people through psychodynamic counselling, using creative therapies like play to support children dealing with trauma, neurodiversity, and emotional challenges. Amanda shares insights on parenting, the power of validation, and how we can better support the mental health of the next generation. This episode is packed with heart, wisdom, and practical advice for anyone invested in the well being of young people. Thanks for Listening!Find out more about how Onward Shift can support you on your mental health journey here- https://onwardshift.com