Mina Buxton

I have over 20 years experience working with children, young people, parents (carers) and families. I have worked in various settings including charities,  schools, Children and Family Social Services and in private practice. 

As a qualified  UKCP and BACP registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor I draw on a wide range of theories and styles, recognising each person as an  individual. Every person is unique and I use different approaches depending on needs; using the person's natural form of expression through creativity  to explore their feelings.

I also offer parenting support to individuals, couples and organisations who are seeking to deepen their connection to children and develop their knowledge and understanding of why children do what they do and how to meet them where they are, and at the appropriate level.

I present a calm and welcoming space in a therapy room based near Gatwick, offering  short term  work with a  minimum of six sessions.

Each session is up to 50 minutes (online sessions may be shorter)

For the initial session we arrange a time and day that works for you to meet for a consultation to discuss your or/and your child's needs.

The session includes the following:

Introductions and a general overview of your reason for seeking therapeutic support 

A brief overview of any major life events that may or may not still be present.

The way I work, what I can and cannot do. What you can expect of me. Your rights to confidentiality and a contract of our work together.  We can agree on a fixed number of sessions or open ended work based on what has been discussed.

Establishing a sound therapeutic relationship is key as a basis for the work.

The initial assessment session  allows for us to meet each other with no obligation to commit to future sessions.