
Dr Mel Claxton, Child Therapy Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Hurstpierpoint BN6
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It’s hard to watch your child struggle, and despite your best efforts, you’re unsure how to offer the support they need. They’ve become anxious, withdrawn, or are struggling at school. Maybe their moods are unpredictable, or they seem stuck in patterns you don’t understand. Perhaps something difficult has happened and you’re wondering if it’s still affecting them. They won’t talk to you, and you’re left feeling powerless, unsure how to support them.
Therapy can help your child make sense of their emotions, process difficult experiences, and regain a sense of control.
Whether they’re struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, school pressure, or friendships, I help young people build confidence and develop practical tools to manage their feelings. With 20 years of experience in mental health, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
While my main focus is on your child, I’ll help you understand what they’re going through and provide you with ways to support them effectively and strengthen your connection.
If you can relate to this, do get in touch.
Visit my website to find out more about how I work and book an appointment.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £130
- Pay by Bank transfer
Insurance
- Bupa
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Dr Mel Claxton, Child Therapy Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health & Care Professions Council Melanie Claxton
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Membership with EMDR Association
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology , DClinPSy, Graduated 2015
Psychologist: Melanie Claxton
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Wellness 34
34 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
Hassocks BN6
Nearby Areas
Counties

Dr Mel Claxton, Child Therapy Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.