Araminta Scarfe

Head of Child, Adolescent and Family Service

I head the Child, Adolescent and Family Service at Blue Door and speak to all new clients when they first contact the practice, helping them to find the right support for their child or family. My work is rooted in building positive therapeutic relationships. I aim to create a trusted space with clients in which we can begin to explore life experiences and relationships and the emotions that are provoked by these. In the therapy we might build on capacities such as self-esteem, confidence, resilience and self-care. 

As an Integrative Therapist, I draw on various theoretical models to meet each client’s individual needs. At times, this involves extending my work to the key relationships around my client to ensure both support and wrap-around care. This may also include working with other professionals.

I have been working therapeutically with children, adults and families for over 20 years. My extensive experience ranges from providing emotional support in several London independent day schools to working with vulnerable children in the charity sector. Although my present work is predominantly in private practice, I continue to provide therapeutic support for families within the community, drawing on my initial work which focused on the early years and the relationship between parent/carer and child. I have a special interest in helping parents to recognise how their own childhood experiences can often play out within their own parenting styles. 

I have experience working with all ages, diverse backgrounds and a wide range of social, educational and emotional needs. This includes training with The National Autistic Society to support my work with children on the autism spectrum. I am trained and experienced in group work, working online and therapy via the creative arts. I am qualified at high-level Safeguarding & Social Care.