Hannah Rapp
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Children | Teenagers | Students | Young Adults
BACP Registered
Integrative Therapy for Children & Young People
I am an integrative therapist working with children and young people, ages 5-22.
My approach is relational, creative, developmental and trauma-informed.
I completed my BACP training in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling at the University of Cambridge.
I work as a therapist in private practice and as a school counsellor in London.
I am a passionate advocate for children & young people and have worked in education and therapeutic settings for many years.
STUDENTS &
YOUNG ADULTS
18-25
CHILDREN &
TEENAGERS
3-17
Location
Update April 2024: Current spaces available for online work only (ages 18-22)
Approach
Individually Tailored
Integrative therapy draws on various approaches to tailor therapy to the individual. My approach is informed by humanistic, creative, developmental and neuroscience research.
Developmentally Appropriate
My background and training are specifically in working therapeutically with children and young people.
Neurodiversity-Affirmative
Experienced and passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals (incl. autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia). I strive to understand and accommodate diverse ways of being, communicating and engaging with therapy.
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Positively welcoming all sexualities and gender identities. I affirm how you self-identity, and I stand against any form of conversion practice.
Creative Arts
Encouraging creativity to support expression: drawing and painting welcome,
but even if you are not 'arty,' we may play with
metaphors, images, songs, memes or anything creative.
Compassion
Influenced by a personal background of mindfulness,
I bring curiosity and compassion to therapy.
Benefits of Counselling
Counselling offers the consistency of a regular time to feel, express and reflect on emotions within the context of a trusting relationship with a calm adult. I believe that all children and young people deserve to feel heard. My work involves a balance of supporting your strengths as well as facing the difficult things together.
Counselling is bespoke and unique to each individual. Some of the benefits may include:
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Feeling heard and less alone
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Creating coherent narratives about difficult experiences
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Helping feelings become more manageable
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Building self-esteem and a positive sense of self
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Promoting regulation of the nervous system
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Improving emotional awareness and communication
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Developing emotional resilience
Specific Concerns
I offer support for specific issues and long-term challenges including:
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Worrying and anxiety
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Low mood and depression
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Low self-esteem
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Bereavement
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Loss
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School transitions
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Isolation
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Self-harm
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Stress
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Challenges at school
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Significant life events
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Family conflict
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Having a sibling or parent with high needs
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Difficult feelings, thoughts or memories
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Navigating the world as a neurodivergent individual
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Questioning and expressing gender & sexuality
About Hannah (she/her)
I have worked with children and young people for over 15 years in a variety of settings, including as a:
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Counsellor in primary, secondary and SEN schools
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Facilitator of therapeutic arts groups for a children's charity
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Teaching Assistant in mainstream and SEN classrooms
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Carer for young people with significant physical and mobility needs
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Co-founder of a community mindfulness group for families
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Facilitator of mindfulness courses and retreats for teens
Education & Training
University of Cambridge
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Master of Education, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling
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PGDip, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling
University of Massachusetts Amherst - USA
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BA Psychology
BACP Registered Member
When looking for a therapist, it is important to find a suitably qualified professional. As a registered member of BACP, I have completed extensive accredited training and abide by rigorous ethical standards that safeguard and support the best outcomes for my clients.
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Contact
Update April 2024:
Current spaces available for online work only
(ages 18-22)
Fees:
£65 per 50-minute therapy session.
Occasional bursaries available.
To enable a meaningful therapeutic relationship to develop, I offer a minimum of 8 sessions.