Child Counselling in Brighton
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
I support children and young people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, behavioural struggles, school difficulties, and developmental or neurodiversity-related challenges.
I offer Non-directive Play Therapy for children aged 3-12, a developmentally responsive, play-based mental health intervention. With teenagers 13-18, I use Play and Creative Therapy, combining relational and person-centred approaches. For parents and caregivers, I offer Filial Therapy, guiding them in how to use Play Therapy with their child.
I support children and young people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, behavioural struggles, school difficulties, and developmental or neurodiversity-related challenges.
I offer Non-directive Play Therapy for children aged 3-12, a developmentally responsive, play-based mental health intervention. With teenagers 13-18, I use Play and Creative Therapy, combining relational and person-centred approaches. For parents and caregivers, I offer Filial Therapy, guiding them in how to use Play Therapy with their child.
I have a wide range of experience in NHS Mental Health Services and I am experienced with both adults and children, adolescents, couples and families in the delivery of evidence based psychological Interventions.
Cognitive analytic therapy is a structured approach that explores relationships, past and present and some of the relationship dynamics that we may get caught up in which affect our ways of relating to ourselves and others. It is time limited and change focused and combines different therapeutic traditions (cognitive and analytic models) in a helpful way.
I have a wide range of experience in NHS Mental Health Services and I am experienced with both adults and children, adolescents, couples and families in the delivery of evidence based psychological Interventions.
Cognitive analytic therapy is a structured approach that explores relationships, past and present and some of the relationship dynamics that we may get caught up in which affect our ways of relating to ourselves and others. It is time limited and change focused and combines different therapeutic traditions (cognitive and analytic models) in a helpful way.
Hello, I’m Catherine and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in child and family work.
Therapeutically, I draw upon the current evidence base and work collaboratively with children and families to tailor support to effectively manage difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and challenging behaviour. Of equal importance, I work to develop the child or young person’s resilience and self-esteem.
Hello, I’m Catherine and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in child and family work.
Therapeutically, I draw upon the current evidence base and work collaboratively with children and families to tailor support to effectively manage difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and challenging behaviour. Of equal importance, I work to develop the child or young person’s resilience and self-esteem.
Or you could be a parent that is struggling, and looking for someone to work with your child or adolescent.
Welcome to my page. I am a Registered BAP Person-Centred counsellor, offering long term or short term counselling to adults and young people from 10 years upwards. My commitment to clients is offering a confidential, non-judgmental therapeutic space exploring any difficulties or anxieties that are present - I work with a range of present issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and have experience in many settings such as bereavement/pre-bereavement, schools, and have a keen interest in Autism/ADHD, specifically women and girls.
Or you could be a parent that is struggling, and looking for someone to work with your child or adolescent.
Welcome to my page. I am a Registered BAP Person-Centred counsellor, offering long term or short term counselling to adults and young people from 10 years upwards. My commitment to clients is offering a confidential, non-judgmental therapeutic space exploring any difficulties or anxieties that are present - I work with a range of present issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and have experience in many settings such as bereavement/pre-bereavement, schools, and have a keen interest in Autism/ADHD, specifically women and girls.
I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her)
Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
I’m BACP-registered with over a decade of experience across a wide range of settings including schools, residential homes, and mental health services. I offer a warm, inclusive space for young people, families, and adults to explore whatever feels heavy, complicated, or unclear. Based in Sussex and online across the UK, I provide relational therapy that sees the human first, rooted in safety and connection.
I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her)
Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
I’m BACP-registered with over a decade of experience across a wide range of settings including schools, residential homes, and mental health services. I offer a warm, inclusive space for young people, families, and adults to explore whatever feels heavy, complicated, or unclear. Based in Sussex and online across the UK, I provide relational therapy that sees the human first, rooted in safety and connection.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents.
I offer interventions ranging from one-off assessments and consultations, to time-limited therapy and long-term psychotherapy. I would first encourage a brief, free telephone consultation to discuss the presenting problems, to answer any questions a parent or young person may have, and to consider arranging a meeting.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents.
I offer interventions ranging from one-off assessments and consultations, to time-limited therapy and long-term psychotherapy. I would first encourage a brief, free telephone consultation to discuss the presenting problems, to answer any questions a parent or young person may have, and to consider arranging a meeting.
Hi, I am a qualified person-centred counsellor in Hastings with experience of working with adults and adolescents. I offer a holistic and creative approach to therapy, where I have extensive training and experience working with a wide range of issues. I understand seeking counselling can be a very difficult daunting process. I am naturally empathic, supportive and non-judgmental. I am passionate in my belief of working together to create a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship, to explore potentially difficult and tender aspects of your life in a safe and confidential space.
Hi, I am a qualified person-centred counsellor in Hastings with experience of working with adults and adolescents. I offer a holistic and creative approach to therapy, where I have extensive training and experience working with a wide range of issues. I understand seeking counselling can be a very difficult daunting process. I am naturally empathic, supportive and non-judgmental. I am passionate in my belief of working together to create a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship, to explore potentially difficult and tender aspects of your life in a safe and confidential space.
My practice is open to adults, adolescents and children.
For adults, therapy offers support, guidance and exploration to foster positive, lasting change. Together, we will learn about your needs, desires, and feelings so you can create positive changes in your life. This can help you achieve more intimacy, compassion, and understanding with yourself and those who are important to you.
My practice is open to adults, adolescents and children.
For adults, therapy offers support, guidance and exploration to foster positive, lasting change. Together, we will learn about your needs, desires, and feelings so you can create positive changes in your life. This can help you achieve more intimacy, compassion, and understanding with yourself and those who are important to you.
Life can be really hard sometimes, difficult things happen or people struggle emotionally for a variety of reasons. Lots of people need support at some time in their lives for themselves or people they care for. I genuinely believe that most people who are struggling want to improve their situation and need support to enable them to be and feel the best they can. However, just because you did not cause all your problems does not mean you do not have to work to try to make things better. That is where I can help, providing support, therapy and specialist assessment for young people and adults.
Life can be really hard sometimes, difficult things happen or people struggle emotionally for a variety of reasons. Lots of people need support at some time in their lives for themselves or people they care for. I genuinely believe that most people who are struggling want to improve their situation and need support to enable them to be and feel the best they can. However, just because you did not cause all your problems does not mean you do not have to work to try to make things better. That is where I can help, providing support, therapy and specialist assessment for young people and adults.
Taking a step toward healing, for yourself or your child, is a deeply courageous choice.
I integrate traditional psychotherapy with creative methods, relational and transpersonal perspectives, and somatic practices, weaving in cutting-edge interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System (IFS)-informed therapy, and Transforming Touch(R) —a profoundly gentle yet powerful form of touch therapy.
Taking a step toward healing, for yourself or your child, is a deeply courageous choice.
I integrate traditional psychotherapy with creative methods, relational and transpersonal perspectives, and somatic practices, weaving in cutting-edge interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System (IFS)-informed therapy, and Transforming Touch(R) —a profoundly gentle yet powerful form of touch therapy.
He now works privately with both adults and children.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is probably the lead psychotherapy in the western world and is the first-line treatment for worry, panic, psychological trauma, depression, OCD, phobias, health anxiety and social anxiety. It is a relatively short form of therapy, lasting anything between about 3 and 25 sessions. It owes its success to its strong reliance on clinical trial evidence.
He now works privately with both adults and children.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is probably the lead psychotherapy in the western world and is the first-line treatment for worry, panic, psychological trauma, depression, OCD, phobias, health anxiety and social anxiety. It is a relatively short form of therapy, lasting anything between about 3 and 25 sessions. It owes its success to its strong reliance on clinical trial evidence.
HI my name is Natalie and I offer a warm, friendly and confidential Counselling service for Adults and young people (11+yrs) in Lymington Hampshire. Life can be really hard at times, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to, who will really listen, understand and not judge you. Counselling can really help to empower you, and help you to gain insights and a deeper understanding about yourself. Whether you need help in clarifying your thoughts and feelings, or need help with dealing with issues you may be experiencing, then I'm here to help, and be by your side as we go through your Counselling journey together.
HI my name is Natalie and I offer a warm, friendly and confidential Counselling service for Adults and young people (11+yrs) in Lymington Hampshire. Life can be really hard at times, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to, who will really listen, understand and not judge you. Counselling can really help to empower you, and help you to gain insights and a deeper understanding about yourself. Whether you need help in clarifying your thoughts and feelings, or need help with dealing with issues you may be experiencing, then I'm here to help, and be by your side as we go through your Counselling journey together.
Hi I'm Ruth. Are you going through a difficult season in life right now ? I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist working with individuals, young people (14+) and couples from all walks of life. I offer short or long term therapy according to client needs. I specialise in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, coping with long term illness, disability and trauma. My approach is to explore the root causes of issues in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I offer a welcoming, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you will be met with respect and acceptance.
Hi I'm Ruth. Are you going through a difficult season in life right now ? I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist working with individuals, young people (14+) and couples from all walks of life. I offer short or long term therapy according to client needs. I specialise in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, coping with long term illness, disability and trauma. My approach is to explore the root causes of issues in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I offer a welcoming, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you will be met with respect and acceptance.
It is so hard to watch your child struggle, and despite your best efforts, remain unsure how to support them.
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 (ACT).
It is so hard to watch your child struggle, and despite your best efforts, remain unsure how to support them.
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 (ACT).
I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist.
I use various ways of working with children and young people. Play, art, drama, music, sand tray & talking offer a variety of ways of expressing thoughts, worries, feelings and of working with them. I also work with parents and carers. Sometimes, a one or two session consultation can be effective in helping parents/carers explore solutions.
I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist.
I use various ways of working with children and young people. Play, art, drama, music, sand tray & talking offer a variety of ways of expressing thoughts, worries, feelings and of working with them. I also work with parents and carers. Sometimes, a one or two session consultation can be effective in helping parents/carers explore solutions.
I have more than 2000 hours of experience in providing short and long-term therapy for children, young people and their families (age range 6-25 years).
In therapy I aim to build a positive therapeutic relationship founded upon understanding and appreciation for the individual person and their circumstances. This enables me to work effectively in highly individualised, collaborative and creative ways to benefit clients. My therapeutic work is rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
I have more than 2000 hours of experience in providing short and long-term therapy for children, young people and their families (age range 6-25 years).
In therapy I aim to build a positive therapeutic relationship founded upon understanding and appreciation for the individual person and their circumstances. This enables me to work effectively in highly individualised, collaborative and creative ways to benefit clients. My therapeutic work is rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings.
I work with children facing anxiety, low mood, school struggles, self-harm, and emotions they can’t always explain. I have supporter families through divorce, illness, bereavement, and trauma—including abuse and sudden loss. Using play, creativity, and talking therapy, I create a safe space for children to make sense of their experiences.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings.
I work with children facing anxiety, low mood, school struggles, self-harm, and emotions they can’t always explain. I have supporter families through divorce, illness, bereavement, and trauma—including abuse and sudden loss. Using play, creativity, and talking therapy, I create a safe space for children to make sense of their experiences.
I work online, in London and Brighton and on a hybrid basis. I have clinical experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, bereavement, family conflict, separation and divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, low self esteem, identity, ADHD and life transitions.
I work online, in London and Brighton and on a hybrid basis. I have clinical experience working with a wide range of issues including trauma, bereavement, family conflict, separation and divorce, anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, low self esteem, identity, ADHD and life transitions.
I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances or something longer standing. have worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues, and I am also experienced in the field of eating disorders. Contact me for a free online assessment, share what is troubling you and identify what you want to change. I can work short term for around six sessions, or longer term if required. I offer face to face counselling in my or online, and I specialise in working with performers, actors, musicials and dancers having previously run the college counselling service .
I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances or something longer standing. have worked with hundreds of clients on a wide range of issues, and I am also experienced in the field of eating disorders. Contact me for a free online assessment, share what is troubling you and identify what you want to change. I can work short term for around six sessions, or longer term if required. I offer face to face counselling in my or online, and I specialise in working with performers, actors, musicials and dancers having previously run the college counselling service .
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Child Counsellors
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 long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
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.