In this week’s episode I talk to Kerry Pilbeam whose therapy specialises working with young people. Kerry talks us through the difference between working with adults and young people, how to contract with a young person so that they are clear on confidentiality and also what has to be reported if they share. We discuss dealing with anger from young people and the broadness of that emotion based on the individual. Kerry also shares how she ensures that she looks after her own mental health working in this sector.

About Kerry:
Kerry initially undertook an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling at Guildford College in 2002 which focused on Person-Centred Counselling, Existentialism and Gestalt.  During this course she commenced her placement with an NHS organisation called the Youth Counselling Service and loved it so much she never left.

Following a number of years of clinical practice within the Youth Counselling Service and volunteering for a couple of years with Cruse Bereavement Care, Kerry commenced her BA(Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Southampton University in 2008.  Latterly in response to recognising her therapeutic skills gaps, Kerry completed Dr Margot Sunderland’s IATE Certificate in CBT with Children and Young People, and then Compassion Focused Therapy with IPT, as well as a host of other courses.  Kerry considers CPD vital to her journey and in meeting the needs of the young people she’s fortunate enough to work alongside.

Kerry keeps a small clinical caseload of young people and manages Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust CAMHS Intensive Intervention Team for South West Surrey as well as the Youth Counselling Service.

Website: www.mindworks-surrey.org