Online therapy for young people and parents of neurodivergent children
Life can feel really hard sometimes.
And finding the right person to talk to — someone who will listen without judgement and help you find a way forward — can also be really hard.
Through online counselling, I offer a safe, confidential space where you can bring whatever is affecting you — without having to worry about being a burden or managing anyone else's feelings.
Together, we can make sense of what’s happening and help you feel calmer, more confident and more able to cope.
Does this sound like you?
I work with adults across a wide range of issues, though two groups find their way to me most often.
Parents of neurodivergent children
Perhaps you’re a parent feeling exhausted by the emotional demands of supporting a child with additional needs — navigating school anxiety, dysregulation, masking, and the constant pressure of holding everything together, often while feeling judged or unheard yourself.
Young people aged 16+
Or maybe you're a young person overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, identity, relationships, or life changes — and wondering where you can actually be honest about how you're feeling
If either of those sound like you, then you’re in the right place.
A little about me
I'm Catriona, a BACP-registered counsellor and BAPT-registered play therapist with nearly 20 years of experience working with parents, young adults and children across NHS, education, community, and private practice settings.
Much of my career has been spent with people who have felt overlooked, misunderstood, or excluded — and that shapes everything about how I work.
I'm committed to an approach that is inclusive, neuro-affirming, and anti-oppressive.
I'm proud to be from South London, and I remain committed to supporting young people in my local community alongside my private practice.
After working with me, people have said they feel calmer, more confident, more self-aware, better able to cope — and more like themselves again.
Qualifications and professional registration
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work within their Ethical Framework. You can find my BACP profile here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/164139/catriona-ross/sutton-sm1?search=catriona%20ross
I am also a registered play therapist with the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT). You can find my BAPT profile here: https://www.bapt.info/play-therapy/find-play-therapist/?emd-level=Therapist&emd-region=London#searcharea
I currently provide play therapy services for children exclusively within schools in Merton & Sutton, for more information please see my Play Therapy page.
Taking the next step
If you're wondering whether counselling could help, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute phone call. It's a relaxed, no-obligation chat — a chance to ask questions, share a little of what's been going on, and get a sense of whether working together feels right.