As a child Therapist, with over 12 years’ experience working within the NHS, I have dedicated much of my working life to the children and families of Wirral. I am qualified in Person Centered Counselling, Systemic Family Practice (Intermediate),Theraplay (Level one), Mindfulness, Children’s Yoga and Yoga Therapy. I love being outdoors, in the sea, on my paddleboard and walking.
I developed the idea of Sunflowers following my own personal journey through Breast Cancer. During treatment I benefited greatly from the emotional, physical and wholistic benefits of Yoga. As an adult cancer patient, I was supported by lots of wonderful local charity’s and on my return to work, I noted several children, whose parent or relative where being treated for cancer, looking for therapeutic support. Having researched the local offer for these children I couldn’t find any local services dedicated to them. I remain dedicated to helping as many children as I am qualified to do so.
Sunflowers Childrens Yoga Therapy C.I.C offers Talking Therapy, Yoga classes and Yoga Therapy to all children aged 5-18, with a specialist interest in children of cancer patients. We offer individual and group sessions, as well as classes, short courses, Mental Health support and Mindfulness.
A 6 week program giving children age appropriate general information about cancer and generic treatments. Aimed at children aged 5-18, who have a significant adult undergoing Treatment or Diagnosed with Cancer. The course combines talking about how relationships may be affected, the emotional impact on them (as children) and combines this with a Yoga Therapy Session. This Course is fully Funded and also offers 12 monthly group support Sessions, following completion of the course.