JESSICA NAROWLANSKY
Psychotherapy and
Neurodiversity Advisory
BA (Hons), Mont Dip, PG SpLD, PG Child Adolescent & Family Mental Wellbeing,
MA Psychological Therapies, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist working with children, young people & parents, Member British Psychoanalytic Council & Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists; Specialist Education Consultant, Member BPC & TSP; Specialist Education Consultant
ABOUT ME
BA (Hons), Mont Dip, PG SpLD, PG Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Wellbeing,
MA Psychological Therapies, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist working with Children, Young People & Families, Member British Psychoanalytic Council & Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists; Specialist Education Consultant
I am a psychotherapist working with children, young people, parents and individuals up to 24 years of age. Along with offering support in a range of areas, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, abuse and trauma, I have in-depth experience of supporting children and young people with Specific Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and/or social communication difficulties. Having taught students with special educational needs for many years, I have developed a way of working with children and young people with neurological differences which embraces both an understanding of the nature of their difficulties and consideration as to how their difference might impact on a young person’s communication or interaction with others. I also offer support to adults who receive a diagnosis of neurological difference (e.g. Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism) in adulthood.
I also offer Neurodiversity trainings to schools and organisations.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”
ABOUT PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy focuses on helping you make sense of difficulties in the here and now, whilst also seeking to understand how past experiences may be affecting how you are currently managing. An integral part of therapeutic support is to help foster an understanding of one's behaviours and responses, seeking to offer new perspectives on ways to engage positively with what is happening in life.
Areas of support include issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and eating disorders or perhaps help with life experiences such as loss, adoption or illness.
SUPPORTING NEURODIVERSITY
Psychotherapy can also be a very effective pathway to supporting individuals with neurological differences such as Autistic Spectrum Conditions and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Through thinking together about the nature of the difficulties with consideration as to how one's difference might impact on communication or interaction with others, one can develop a greater understanding of how this difference may have effected life experiences over time.
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Another important aspect of working with neurological difference can include engaging with other professionals to create a 'care network'. Together with a the collaborative team of professionals through The Child and Adolescent Development Centre and other support services, we can ensure that all areas of need are considered and supported.
Having worked for many years across the age range in education in my role as teacher, SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator), psychoeducational assessor and vice principal, together with my in-depth experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team as a psychotherapist, I have developed my Neurodiversity Support Services. This area of my work focuses on identifying constructive pathways to supporting children, adolescents and young adults on their journey through education. The aim is to look in-depth at educational and therapeutic needs together, including behavioural support structures where needed, and help to identify what might be blocking current educational progress and more generally impacting on a child or young person’s quality of life.This includes looking at any past professional and/or school reports, and if needed, advising on ways in which to investigate unexplored areas of need helping to improving communication channels. The aim is to offer guidance in determining whether or not intervention is needed, along with clear referral pathways to professionals who can support your child in reaching their potential.
Other areas of support include helping parents navigate the EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) process and considering what kind of educational environment might best suit your child’s needs. I also offer mediation support to help parents and school work more collaboratively whilst keeping the child or young person at the centre of decision making.
Supporting Parents
Location: Flat 3, 38 Bassett Rd, London W10, UK