Keren’s approach to therapy is person-centred, holistic and evidence-based. She recognises that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in the therapeutic process and that collaboration is imperative when working through the therapeutic goals. She offers a wide range of therapeutic approaches to fit the individual needs of the patient. Keren has a particular interest in psychodynamic theory which can assist in gaining insight and a deeper understanding of emotions. She utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which helps to directly address negative or unhelpful thoughts and behavioural patterns in order to improve coping mechanisms. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques are sometimes incorporated into the therapeutic process where appropriate. Keren also offers Focused Psychological strategies such as Psycho-Education in order to provide information and support to better understand an issue. For example, Psycho-Education is provided to parents as part of their child’s therapy in order to assist them better understand their child’s individual needs.
Keren’s therapeutic approach with children aims to meet the needs of the individual child by taking into consideration their age and developmental stage. Play therapy is used for children who are not yet able to verbalise their thoughts and feelings. Play therapy is a window to a child’s inner world and allows children to communicate their experiences, express their feelings and resolve conflicts through a variety of materials in the room (such as toys, art materials and sand tray). Collaboration with parents forms an integral part of the therapeutic process with children. Both parents are therefore encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s therapy.
When working with adolescents, parents are encourages to allow their teenager a healthy space to work therapeutically. Teenagers are particularly sensitive to privacy and trust and this needs to be maintained as an essential part of therapy.
Keren provides therapy to school aged children, adolescents and adults on a variety of issues such as:
• anxiety
• depression and low mood
• low self-esteem
• stress
• poor coping skills
• grief and loss
• adjustment to changes in the family
• anger management
• bullying or friendship issues
• poor social skills
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Executive Functioning difficulties
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Learning Disabilities/difficulties
• school and study stress