Ep. 32 | Working as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

In this episode, we explore what it means to be a child and adolescent psychotherapist. We look at how it can be different from adult psychotherapy in terms of its theoretical framework and practical application with clients. This also highlights how knowledge of working with children and adolescents can actually strengthen your work with adults. We examine some aspects of this work which people who don't work in the area may thing are challenging and highlight the essential role of training in this area. Sorca McGrath is the Programme Leader of the Masters in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy with PCI College. She is a psychotherapist, play therapist and supervisor. She is Vice Chairperson of the Irish Association of Psychotherapy and Play Therapy's national executive committee and is a member of Disability Psychotherapy Ireland. She specialises in the use of creative psychotherapy approaches with neurodiverse people and in attachment and trauma work. Philomena Clarke is a faculty lecturer and Academic Team Leader with PCI College. She is an accredited therapist working in private practice and with adolescents in both an education facility and a community youth reach setting. She trained as an integrative therapist working with adults, couples and adolescents. She is currently completing a Master's in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy with PCI College to further enhance her work.