About Erica Ruse Whalley
Erica Ruse Whalley is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist registered with both the MBACP and UKRCP, offering therapeutic support for children, teenagers, adults and parents. She specialises in creative and evidence-based approaches tailored to different ages and needs.
For children and young people, Erica draws on play therapy, sand tray therapy and therapeutic drawing techniques—creative modalities that help young clients express and process their feelings in ways that feel natural and safe. Sand tray therapy is described as a particularly soothing and effective approach for children, teenagers and adults alike.
For all ages, Erica offers general counselling sessions and solution-focused brief therapy, helping clients work through difficulties and move towards positive change. She is also an advanced practitioner in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a somatic approach that complements her broader therapeutic toolkit.
Parents seeking support—whether for parenting guidance, help understanding their child's behaviour, or managing family dynamics—will find a compassionate and skilled practitioner. Erica's experience across multiple therapeutic modalities means she can adapt her approach to what each client needs.
Erica Ruse Whalley offers accessible, evidence-informed therapy for anyone seeking to understand themselves better, resolve difficulties, or support a young person through challenges.
Qualifications & specialties
Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling
- Level 5 CBT
Specialises in
- Counselling for adults
- Play therapy for children
- Support for parents
- Therapeutic drawing
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
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