Is your child or teenager struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, confidence, behaviour, friendships, school stress, or changes in mood?
Childhood and adolescence are periods of constant development, and young people do not always have the words to explain what they are feeling. Children may show that something is difficult through behaviour, emotional outbursts, worries, changes in routines, or struggles at school.
Teenagers may become more withdrawn, irritable, self-critical, anxious, or uncertain about themselves and their relationships. Therapy offers a space to understand what your child or teenager may be experiencing while supporting their emotional well-being, confidence, and development.
Every young person is different, so therapy is adapted to their age, personality, development, and individual needs — and helps them develop practical skills to navigate challenges with more confidence.
It is to help them understand themselves, develop practical skills, grow in confidence, and feel more supported. Therapy is a supportive environment — not a place to be criticised, lectured, or told how to feel — where a young person can gradually talk about what’s difficult, at their own pace.
Anxiety looks different at every age — from separation and physical complaints in younger children to overthinking, perfectionism, and social worries in teenagers. We work on recognising anxious thoughts, understanding triggers, and feeling better equipped when anxiety appears.
Some children and teens are quickly overwhelmed by anger, sadness, or frustration. We work on naming emotions, noticing early signs, finding calming strategies, and recovering after difficult moments — without feeling they must suppress how they feel.
As children grow, how they see themselves matters more. Therapy strengthens self-esteem, self-compassion, awareness of their strengths, a clearer sense of identity and values, and the confidence to set healthy boundaries and make decisions.
Making and keeping friends, handling conflict, and coping with social pressure, exclusion, or comparison. Therapy helps a young person understand social situations, communicate more confidently, and build healthier relationships.
Overwhelm from expectations, exams, and performance pressure — or lost motivation, procrastination, and avoidance. We support organisation, coping with perfectionism, confidence in learning, and a healthier balance between school and well-being.
Behaviour often communicates something. Rather than simply trying to stop a behaviour, we explore what contributes to it and develop helpful responses — routines, self-control, problem-solving, and understanding what the young person needs.
Sometimes, children and teenagers express their emotions through behaviour rather than words. Changes in mood, withdrawal, frustration, or difficulties with daily routines may be signs that something deeper is happening.
Rather than focusing only on the behaviour itself, therapy creates space to understand the emotions and needs behind it, helping young people feel heard, supported, and better equipped to navigate their challenges.
SFT shifts attention toward strengths, possibilities, and what is already working. Together we identify small, realistic goals, and small successes build a sense of “I can do this” — supporting motivation, resilience, and a more hopeful perspective.
CBT helps a young person understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, and respond to unhelpful patterns differently. It can help with anxiety, negative thinking, self-criticism, and stress — always adapted to the child’s age and level of understanding.
We start by talking about what you’ve noticed, what your child or adolescent is experiencing, and how the difficulties affect everyday life.
From there, we identify meaningful goals and decide together what support may help — shaped around your child’s age, personality, and needs.
Sessions are designed to feel understandable and relevant — using conversation, creative activities, and practical exercises adapted to age — so a young person feels heard rather than evaluated. We review as we go and adjust.
Progress is not always a straight line — good weeks and difficult weeks are both part of the process.
Yes. Parents are an important part of the support system, and your involvement is adapted to your child’s age and needs — from what you notice at home to supportive strategies and routines. With adolescents, some personal space in therapy helps build trust.
It depends on age. With younger children I use conversation, creative activities, visual tools, and play-based elements; with adolescents, more direct conversation, reflection, and practical exercises. The goal is for them to feel heard rather than evaluated.
It’s natural for children and teenagers to feel unsure about therapy at first. Sessions are adapted to their age, personality, and comfort level, allowing them to build trust and feel more comfortable expressing themselves at their own pace.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. A free 10-minute introductory call offers an opportunity to discuss your concerns and explore whether this type of support may be a good fit for your child or teenager.
The first step toward change is reaching out. Book a free, no-obligation 10-minute call and we’ll see together whether this is the right fit.
