Counselling for Children - Supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing

As a parent or carer, it can be difficult to see your child struggling, and it can feel worrying or even overwhelming when you are unsure how to support them. You may have noticed changes in their mood or behaviour, or feel concerned about how they are coping with certain experiences or emotions.

I offer a gentle, supportive space where children can feel safe, accepted, and able to express themselves in their own way.

How I work with children

Every child is different, so I adapt sessions to suit each individual. Some children may prefer to talk, while others express themselves more comfortably through creativity, play, or imaginative activities.

I work at your child’s pace, taking time to build trust and helping them feel safe enough to explore and make sense of their feelings.

My approach is person-centred and trauma-informed. I also draw on the P.A.C.E. approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) and my training as a Thrive Practitioner to support emotional development, self-esteem and wellbeing.

Your child may be experiencing:

• Anxiety, worry, or fears

• Low confidence or self-esteem

• Difficulties with emotions or behaviour

• Challenges in friendships or at school

• Family changes or difficulties at home

• Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to express their feelings

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How counselling can help

Over time, within a supportive, trusting therapeutic relationship, children may begin to feel more emotionally safe in themselves and more able to make sense of what they are feeling. Difficult emotions can start to feel less overwhelming, and they may grow in confidence, self-acceptance, and their ability to cope with day-to-day challenges. Every child’s process is different, and they are supported at a pace that feels right for them.

Working together with parents and carers

Where helpful and appropriate, I work collaboratively with parents and carers, offering gentle updates and support while maintaining your child’s sense of trust and confidentiality.

Taking the next step

If you’re concerned about your child and wondering whether counselling could help, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

We can talk through what’s been happening and whether this feels like the right support for your child at this time.

Counselling for Teenagers & Young People

For young people today, navigating emotions, relationships, school, and everyday pressures can sometimes feel overwhelming.

You might be dealing with anxiety that won’t switch off, feeling low or alone, or struggling with self-doubt that makes every day hard. There can be pressure from school or work, friendships, family life, or social media, and sometimes it can feel like you’re expected to cope with it all on your own.

You might also be trying to figure out who you are, where you fit, and what you feel, and that can feel confusing, frustrating, or like it’s just too much.

You are not alone.

I offer an understanding, kind space where you can talk in your own way and at your own pace. There’s no pressure to say anything before you’re ready. This is a space where you can show up exactly as you are, with no judgement and no expectation.

You might be experiencing:

• Anxiety, overthinking, or difficult, upsetting thoughts 
• Feeling like you have to hold things together for other people, or look like you’re coping even when you’re not
• Low self-esteem, self-criticism, or feeling like you’re “not enough”
• Anger, frustration, or emotions that feel big or overwhelming
• Friendships, relationships, or family situations that feel difficult or stressful
• Feeling low, stuck, or like you’re going through things alone
• Difficult experiences from the past that still feel present

How counselling can help

In our sessions, we go at your pace and focus on what feels most important to you.

Over time, counselling can help you to:

• Understand what’s going on in your thoughts and feelings
• Feel less alone with what you’re going through
• Find ways to cope when things feel overwhelming
• Build confidence in yourself and who you are
• Develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself

Taking the next step

If you’re thinking about counselling, or if a parent or carer is helping you look for support, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

We can have an initial, free conversation and see whether this feels like the right space for you.