Leanne McAlarney Commences Children's Therapy At Portadown Wellness Centre
Our Management Team are delighted to welcome Leanne McAlarney to our team of psychotherapists, professional counsellors and solution focused hypnotherapists.
Leanne will be providing professional counselling and support for children who may be struggling with emotional issues.
Leanne has 16 years clinical experience as a Social Worker, Therapeutic Senior Practitioner and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working within the fields of Safeguarding, Fostering and Adoption, Bereavement and loss and self-harm/ suicide.
She has developed a strong knowledge and clinical experience working with adults and children who have encountered adverse childhood events and psychological trauma.
Leanne uses Sandplay with children, young people and adults. Through Sandplay, clients are supported to tell their story in a creative way, allowing for greater healing and reconnection to self.
Leanne's main goals are to:
· Promote psychological wellbeing and adjustment
· Maximise social and educational engagement
· Improve overall well-being in the child/adolescent/family dynamics.
There is a subsidised fee of £25.00 per session
Should you know of a child or young person who might benefit from working with Leanne, contact Portadown Wellness Centre on 0754 537 3413 or email portadownwellnesscentre@gmail.com to arrange an exploratory consultation.
The Belfast Telegraph is featuring an article on the brilliant work that Leanne is doing with children on Wednesday 4th May 2022 - please check this out if you have a chance.