Mrs Ruth Israel

Child Psychotherapist

“I have been working as a child and adolescent psychotherapist since 2009 in schools, charities and privately. I am also a clinical supervisor.”

About Me

I have supported children and young people since 2009, helping them navigate complex feelings and life changes. My extensive experience spans schools, charities, and private practice, meaning I deeply understand the varied worlds young people inhabit. As a clinical supervisor, I bring a depth of expertise and ethical grounding. This ensures a thoughtful, adaptable approach, ideal for families seeking practical ways forward.

Approach

Years in educational, nonprofit and private settings taught me to orient sessions around rhythm, safety and curiosity so young people and families can explore difficult themes at a pace that feels manageable. I see clients in Hod Hasharon and online, offering therapy in English and Hebrew, and I often blend quiet reflective talking with creative, movement or drawing activities to help feelings become visible and changeable. Between sessions I share practical observations with caregivers when helpful. This approach suits families and adolescents seeking steady, practical support through change.

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Basic Information

Hod Hasharon, Israel

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Adoption
The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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