Kerry Elden

Kerry Elden is a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor specialising in children, young people, and families. She has extensive experience with trauma and family trauma. Her integrative therapeutic model draws from various approaches to meet individual needs, and she incorporates arts, creative and play therapies to best support people. Kerry also employs Dyadic Developmental psychotherapy, Theraplay, therapeutic parenting, and functional family therapy within her work with families.

Family counselling can help improve communication, strengthen relationships, and resolve conflicts, leading to healthier family dynamics. Kerry provides a safe space for family members to express themselves, explore their emotions, and develop coping strategies for a variety of challenges. It might be that just one member of your family is struggling or all of you, working as a team to manage the difficulties can make the world of difference and a much healthier, happier family.

Kerry also aims to support you as a parent(s), using therapeutic parenting practices can be useful in supporting your child and having a space for yourself to reflect and find solutions to difficulties without judgement, can be incredibly empowering and reassuring.

Individual Child and adolescent psychotherapy can be useful for a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, loss, behavioural issues, self-harm, self-esteem, neuro diversity, school issues/refusal, and trauma. Kerry aims to support children and young people develop a sense of safety, emotional growth, improve coping skills, and foster healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Kerry received her training at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Master of Education in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling. With over twenty years’ experience working with children, young people and families across various sectors, including education, social care, and the private sector, Kerry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and strictly adheres to their code of ethics. Furthermore, she participates in regular clinical supervision and remains current with industry practices through Continuing Professional Development.

As well as working with Salus Wellness in Cambridge, Kerry also has a private practice in Norfolk and supports the Norfolk school’s critical incident team. Kerry can work in person or online depending on your need.

If you have any questions and would like to have a conversation or arrange an initial consultation you can contact Kerry on 07592 905123 or eldenkerry@outlook.com feel free to visit her website.