Counselling for Children in Bradford
I support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or going through a difficult time in their lives. You might be struggling with your thoughts, relationships, or simply trying to make sense of how you’re feeling.
What brings people to counselling is often a sense that something isn’t quite right—and a desire for things to feel different.
In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out.
I support individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or going through a difficult time in their lives. You might be struggling with your thoughts, relationships, or simply trying to make sense of how you’re feeling.
What brings people to counselling is often a sense that something isn’t quite right—and a desire for things to feel different.
In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out.
I have over 4 years experience working within the prison service and with fathers seperated from children through the probation service.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
I have over 4 years experience working within the prison service and with fathers seperated from children through the probation service.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
I have completed extra certificates in safeguarding adults and children, child and adult bereavement, grief and loss, pregnancy miscarriage and PND, trauma and PTSD, death and diversity, anger management, islamic psychology and counselling, depression and anxiety, and domestic violence and abuse.
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours.
This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
I have completed extra certificates in safeguarding adults and children, child and adult bereavement, grief and loss, pregnancy miscarriage and PND, trauma and PTSD, death and diversity, anger management, islamic psychology and counselling, depression and anxiety, and domestic violence and abuse.
It is rare to find someone who sincerely and genuinely cares, accepts us without judgement, or has true understanding empathy for us. People often tell us how we should feel or how they think we should deal with our situation, not theirs. Sometimes even with conditions, otherwise we face consequences. Thinking of what benefits them, not us. Looking at things from their perspective, not ours.
This can lead to pressure to handle things in a way we do not want to and being in a place we do not want to be. Living an unhappy unfilled life where our feelings are ignored and unmet. Resulting in being in a very lonely isolated place.
I carry non- medical ADHD and psychometric assessments and specialise in Neurodevelopmental profiling for adults and children.
I specialise in working with individuals on the autistic spectrum and ADHD, including those who may be undiagnosed or exploring their neurodivergence. My approach is neuroaffirmative, respectful of individual differences. I also offer discounted fee sessions in my practice, delivered by junior counsellors as a counselling student placement provider.
I carry non- medical ADHD and psychometric assessments and specialise in Neurodevelopmental profiling for adults and children.
I specialise in working with individuals on the autistic spectrum and ADHD, including those who may be undiagnosed or exploring their neurodivergence. My approach is neuroaffirmative, respectful of individual differences. I also offer discounted fee sessions in my practice, delivered by junior counsellors as a counselling student placement provider.
I am a Play therapist who works primarily with children aged 4 to 12.
It can be really hard to admit that your child is in need of extra help, but seeing someone who is not part of your family can be just what they need. They can express their anger or hurt without worrying about upsetting those close to them. This is often why children do not tell their families how they feel.
I am a Play therapist who works primarily with children aged 4 to 12.
It can be really hard to admit that your child is in need of extra help, but seeing someone who is not part of your family can be just what they need. They can express their anger or hurt without worrying about upsetting those close to them. This is often why children do not tell their families how they feel.
I’m an integrative lived experience psychotherapist and clinical supervisor , offering a compassionate and personalised approach to therapy. I support people navigating the impact of life, I have client experience with individuals dealing with the impact of disability such as spinal cord injuries, TBI, ALS, neurological conditions and the effects on self image. you may be dealing with feeling overwhelmed with new changes and feeling out of control.
Clients who needed bereavement/grief therapy or support working through trauma and or abuse.
I’m an integrative lived experience psychotherapist and clinical supervisor , offering a compassionate and personalised approach to therapy. I support people navigating the impact of life, I have client experience with individuals dealing with the impact of disability such as spinal cord injuries, TBI, ALS, neurological conditions and the effects on self image. you may be dealing with feeling overwhelmed with new changes and feeling out of control.
Clients who needed bereavement/grief therapy or support working through trauma and or abuse.
Hi, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 14 years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm also trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is seeing clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
Hi, I'm Ollie, a CBT/EMDR therapist/supervisor with 14 years experience. I specialise in OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety and Depression. I'm also trained in Tik disorders, Psychedelic Integration and Gambling Addiction. My passion is seeing clients regain their joie de vivre, overcome their fears and retake control of their lives. I'm authentic, down to earth, honest and transparent. To be congruent as therapists, we need to own ourselves - It's vital to therapy - Being relatable, being present, being there. Marcus Aurelius once said: “You have power over your mind, not external events - Know this and you will find strength”
Our ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed by challenging behaviours, limited communication, or uncertainty about how to support their autistic child.
We specialise in supporting autistic children and their families through evidence-based ABA. We create personalised, compassionate programmes that build communication, independence, and confidence. Our goal is to help your child thrive while supporting you every step of the way.
Our ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed by challenging behaviours, limited communication, or uncertainty about how to support their autistic child.
We specialise in supporting autistic children and their families through evidence-based ABA. We create personalised, compassionate programmes that build communication, independence, and confidence. Our goal is to help your child thrive while supporting you every step of the way.
I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I have an interest in the assessment and treatment of any difficulties related to problematic life events including traumatic experiences that people may have experienced. I also have lots of experience in working with many different types of mental health problems including anxiety, low mood and overwhelming and difficult emotions.
I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I have an interest in the assessment and treatment of any difficulties related to problematic life events including traumatic experiences that people may have experienced. I also have lots of experience in working with many different types of mental health problems including anxiety, low mood and overwhelming and difficult emotions.
Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life.
I specialise in trauma and attachment difficulties in children. I have a particular interest in working with looked after, fostered, or adopted children, their parents/carers & the systems surrounding them. I predominately work from an attachment and trauma informed perspective, draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches. I am also an EMDR therapist
Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life.
I specialise in trauma and attachment difficulties in children. I have a particular interest in working with looked after, fostered, or adopted children, their parents/carers & the systems surrounding them. I predominately work from an attachment and trauma informed perspective, draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches. I am also an EMDR therapist
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I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults and will collaboratively develop treatment plans, ensuring that all the individuals needs are considered.
I am an experienced, BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Doncaster. I work with a range of mental health presentations and complexities and I am very passionate about supporting individuals to understand and reduce the emotional distress that they experience whilst increasing their sense of well-being. All assessment and treatment offered at South Yorkshire Psychotherapy is supported by NICE guidance.
I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults and will collaboratively develop treatment plans, ensuring that all the individuals needs are considered.
I am an experienced, BABCP accredited CBT and EMDR Psychotherapist based in Doncaster. I work with a range of mental health presentations and complexities and I am very passionate about supporting individuals to understand and reduce the emotional distress that they experience whilst increasing their sense of well-being. All assessment and treatment offered at South Yorkshire Psychotherapy is supported by NICE guidance.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist registered with the NCPS, working with individuals, couples, children, and young people.
I specialise in integrative, Emotionally Focused and nervous system-informed therapy for couples, individuals, and young people. For couples I am also trained in the Gottman Method (Levels 1 and 2). With younger clients I use play and creative, attachment-based approaches.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist registered with the NCPS, working with individuals, couples, children, and young people.
I specialise in integrative, Emotionally Focused and nervous system-informed therapy for couples, individuals, and young people. For couples I am also trained in the Gottman Method (Levels 1 and 2). With younger clients I use play and creative, attachment-based approaches.
Brighter Futures Clinical & Counselling Psychology
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Sowerby Bridge HX6
Brighter Futures offers trauma-informed therapy for adopted and looked-after children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma to help reduce the surprising and frightening range of symptoms it causes.
Our treatment is trauma-informed and relationship-led, and in the free initial consultation, we decide together what it should look like for you. We incline towards Integrative Psychotherapy because it is tailored to your individual needs and personal situation; and we also offer DDP, CBT, DBT, NVR, TF-CBT, and psychodynamic-informed therapy.
Brighter Futures offers trauma-informed therapy for adopted and looked-after children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma to help reduce the surprising and frightening range of symptoms it causes.
Our treatment is trauma-informed and relationship-led, and in the free initial consultation, we decide together what it should look like for you. We incline towards Integrative Psychotherapy because it is tailored to your individual needs and personal situation; and we also offer DDP, CBT, DBT, NVR, TF-CBT, and psychodynamic-informed therapy.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
For over ten years I have worked as a therapist supporting both children and adults.
I specialise in trauma including childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and the complex ways these experiences can affect relationships, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing. Many of the people I work with have also experienced anxiety, addiction, or patterns of coping that no longer serve them. My role is to help you understand how past experiences shape you.
For over ten years I have worked as a therapist supporting both children and adults.
I specialise in trauma including childhood trauma, sexual trauma, and the complex ways these experiences can affect relationships, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing. Many of the people I work with have also experienced anxiety, addiction, or patterns of coping that no longer serve them. My role is to help you understand how past experiences shape you.
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
Hello. I am a compassionate, respectful, patient, attentive, understanding and containing therapist with a genuine wish to reduce distress and enable individuals to thrive.
Hello. I am a compassionate, respectful, patient, attentive, understanding and containing therapist with a genuine wish to reduce distress and enable individuals to thrive.
We are here to support children, young people and families.
We have a wealth of experience working in this area and have worked with a wide variety of difficulties that people have. Some of the difficulties we work with include: Feeling low, anxiety, grief, difficulties at school, low self-esteem/confidence, trauma, anger, separated families, eating, addictions and much more.
We are here to support children, young people and families.
We have a wealth of experience working in this area and have worked with a wide variety of difficulties that people have. Some of the difficulties we work with include: Feeling low, anxiety, grief, difficulties at school, low self-esteem/confidence, trauma, anger, separated families, eating, addictions and much more.
I specialise in working with children and young people with varied complexities and mental health needs including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression and emotion regulation.
I value collaborative, person-centred and systemic working to ensure well rounded, multifaceted support for individuals and their families. I am experienced in advocating the needs of the people and families that I work with to other professionals.
I specialise in working with children and young people with varied complexities and mental health needs including anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression and emotion regulation.
I value collaborative, person-centred and systemic working to ensure well rounded, multifaceted support for individuals and their families. I am experienced in advocating the needs of the people and families that I work with to other professionals.
FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.