Claire Shomade

Saturday mornings - 8am-1pm 

I specialise in work with children, young adults (up to 25) and parents.

Perhaps it is difficult to understand your child’s moods, or you are worried and frustrated about their behaviour. You could be struggling with mum/parent guilt and feelings of inadequacy.

Parents often get in touch when they notice changes in their child such as increased anxiety, worry, skipping school, big emotional reactions, withdrawal, unexpected anger or outbursts at home. Sometimes there isn’t a clear reason — just a sense that things feel harder than they used to.

In my work with children and young people, sessions may include talking, play, and creative activities, depending on age and preference. I aim to create a warm, calm environment where they can make sense of their feelings, feel heard, and develop more manageable ways of coping.

I follow an Integrative approach, which means that I combine various therapeutic theories and methods to tailor support based on each young person’s unique needs.

I offer reflective sessions for parents and carers. These provide a calm, confidential space to talk openly about the challenges you are facing, without judgement or blame. Parenting can feel overwhelming at times, especially when emotions run high or patterns become stuck. Together we can explore what may be happening beneath the behaviour – for both you and your child – consider the wider family context, and identify practical, manageable steps forward. My role is not to tell you how to parent, but to supportively work alongside you — boosting your confidence, strengthening connection, and helping you feel more steady and less alone.

I offer a free 15 minute initial phone or video consultation for me to get an idea of your situation and for you to get a sense of me.

If you choose to go ahead, sessions would be 50 minutes long and take place weekly in person in Maida Vale.