Bethany Raffles, MSc

Beth is a BACP-registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience working with children and young people across a range of educational and therapeutic settings.

Alongside running her private practice, Beth works as the sole School Counsellor across two specialist education sites, supporting pupils within both a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and an SEN school. Her role involves providing therapeutic support to children and young people with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health needs, while working closely with families, school staff and external agencies to ensure a joined-up approach and smooth transitions between services.

Beth specialises in supporting children and young people experiencing trauma, autism, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and school-related challenges. She also delivers walking therapy for young people who struggle to access the classroom, recognising that some children engage more comfortably in therapeutic conversations outside of a traditional setting.

Her approach is primarily person-centred, creating a safe, accepting and non-judgemental space where each young person feels heard and valued. Beth is also trained in a range of creative therapeutic modalities, allowing her to adapt sessions when words are difficult to find. Whether through creative expression, play, movement or conversation, she tailors every session to meet the individual needs, strengths and preferences of each child or young person.

Beth is passionate about helping young people build resilience, develop self-understanding and feel empowered to navigate life's challenges. She is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based and individualised support, and feels privileged to work alongside children, young people and their families during some of the most important moments in their lives.