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Dolly-Mae Corbyn (Child Counsellor for York Therapy Clinic)
Qualifications & Training
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling, CPCAB (York Learning, 2024)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills for Working with Children, CPCAB (Place2Be, 2022)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills for Working with Children, CPCAB (Place2Be, 2021)
- BA (Joint Honours) in Advice, Guidance and Counselling with Childhood Studies (Northumbria University, 2011)
About Dolly-Mae Corbyn (Counsellor for York Therapy Clinic)
Dolly-Mae Corbyn is one of our dedicated child counsellors at York Therapy Clinic, offering compassionate and personalised therapeutic support to children, young people, and parents across a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges.
Dolly specialises in working one-to-one with young people facing difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, eating disorders, self-harm, and the impact of trauma. She also supports parents who may be navigating the emotional complexities of supporting a child in distress.
With a calm, empathetic presence, Dolly draws on Person-Centred Therapy as the foundation of her work, while incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and creative approaches to meet the individual needs of each child or young person.
Child Counselling York
Dolly’s therapeutic work is rooted in building a safe, trusting relationship where children and young people feel seen, heard, and valued.
She has significant experience providing emotional support in school and community settings, often being the first therapeutic professional a young person may encounter.
She has worked with organisations such as Outwood Grange Academies, Hexagon Care, The Island, and Safe and Sound Homes (SASH), tailoring her approach to support early intervention and long-term emotional wellbeing.
Dolly’s counselling approach supports young people to build emotional resilience, process trauma, manage anxiety, low mood or distressing thoughts, express themselves safely, and strengthen their sense of identity and confidence.
Experienced Counsellor in York for Young People
Dolly holds a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (CPCAB, York Learning), alongside specialist training in working with children and young people, including CPCAB certificates through Place2Be in both Level 2 and Level 3 Counselling Skills for Working with Children.
She also holds a BA (Joint Honours) in Advice, Guidance and Counselling with Childhood Studies from Northumbria University (2011), reflecting her longstanding commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of children.
Her broad experience includes working across secondary schools, sixth forms, care homes, and local charities, where she has provided therapy and emotional support for children and teens facing a wide range of challenges.
Dolly brings not only clinical expertise but also deep compassion and a natural ability to connect with young people from all walks of life.
Journey into Counselling
Dolly’s path into counselling was shaped by a lifelong interest in people and a strong desire to support others in understanding themselves. Her ability to offer care and empathy has always been a central part of who she is.
She has always had an interest in people and understands the impact of the early experience that children have in shaping how they develop into adults.
Dolly combines her indepth training, professional knowledge, and creative therapeutic tools to help young people build resilience and make sense of their inner world.
Registered with Professional Bodies
Dolly-Mae Corbyn (Counsellor) is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Dolly offers face-to-face counselling in York, and telephone and online counselling using Skype, Facetime, Zoom & WhatsApp Video for York Therapy Clinic.
If you wish to discuss working with Dolly or any of our therapists, psychologists or counsellors in York, contact us using the form below, or call us on 07788 129245.
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