Elizabeth Plaskow is a Child and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with extensive experience across the NHS, the education system, and private practice. She undertook her specialist clinical training at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on psychological therapy for children, young people, and families.
With a career deeply rooted in the NHS, Elizabeth has developed a significant specialism in trauma and the complexities of the care system. She spent several years within specialist NHS teams at the Tavistock and elsewhere, providing therapy and conducting detailed assessments for children in care and young people with complex needs.
Elizabeth’s background also spans the primary and secondary school sectors, where she has established and managed counselling services and developed support groups for bereavement and grief. This experience has informed her comprehensive understanding of the emotional and social challenges faced by children within the education system.
In her private practice, Elizabeth offers a compassionate and non-judgemental space for children, adolescents, and families. She provides individual therapy and parent consultations, working frequently with issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. She also provides dedicated support and knowledge for those navigating neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism. Elizabeth is committed to an approach that values the unique identity of every client, fostering the trust and safety necessary for emotional healing and growth.
