Welcome

to

The Little Bird House.

Therapeutic support for children and young people.

Meet Fiona

I am Fiona Killick, psychotherapist, speaker and educator. I offer in-person and online therapeutic support to children experiencing emotional pain, and telephone support to their parents and carers.

I am primarily based at my therapy hub, The Little Bird House, in Porthtowan, Cornwall. I offer adhoc assessments in West Berkshire on two afternoons a month.

I also offer training, talks and lectures to those working with children with anxiety.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and The British Psychological Society (BPS). I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS for children and vulnerable adults.

I am an orange button holder. The orange button is worn by people who have undertaken applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST). They are suicide aware, ready to listen and can help you find information and support.

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My Offerings

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My approach

I believe that the most important aspect of therapeutic support is the relationship between the child and myself. I believe that children should choose to come to see me because they enjoy the sessions and find them helpful.

When working with children and young people I use a range of drawing, art materials, sand trays, toys, games, books and puppets to support them to relax, connect and feel safe to open up to me. Feeling safe and building a real connection is our primary focus, so that they feel special, heard and understood. Once this is established as we create, play and/or talk, I support them to understand their body signals and how they interpret them. Then we explore how these connect to the brain and emotions to enable us to gradually unpick what has been challenging, upsetting or worrying for them.

Through psychoeducation and exploration of the mind/body connection, we aim to build emotional understanding of themselves and how their mind and body are reacting to experiences. Together we may explore various appropriate strategies to find ones that feel helpful and supportive.

Throughout the sessions, we work at the child's pace, what they can cope with and feel able to express.

I also offer online therapy when anxiety prevents the child from leaving the safety of home.