Counselling for Children in Brighton
I am a warm and compassionate integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor - specifically trained to work with children and young people - with over 20-years’ experience supporting children and adolescents with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
Children and young people can sometimes struggle to communicate through words alone, and I can introduce the use of play and creative activities to help with therapeutic exploration and support. In addition to direct work with young people, I provide consultations for parents/carers who need a space to think about their children and how to support them
I am a warm and compassionate integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor - specifically trained to work with children and young people - with over 20-years’ experience supporting children and adolescents with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
Children and young people can sometimes struggle to communicate through words alone, and I can introduce the use of play and creative activities to help with therapeutic exploration and support. In addition to direct work with young people, I provide consultations for parents/carers who need a space to think about their children and how to support them
Undertaking psychotherapy can be daunting, especially nowadays, when so many different types of therapy are available. It can be overwhelming to make that decision. In my approach, I believe that each situation is unique. Through my experience of working with teenagers and their families, as well as adults in individual and group modalities and couples, I learned to develop a sensitive ear for my client’s needs. We all sometimes struggle due to external or internal pressures or a combination. However, I deeply believe that facing difficulties with compassion and an open mind can be liberating.
Undertaking psychotherapy can be daunting, especially nowadays, when so many different types of therapy are available. It can be overwhelming to make that decision. In my approach, I believe that each situation is unique. Through my experience of working with teenagers and their families, as well as adults in individual and group modalities and couples, I learned to develop a sensitive ear for my client’s needs. We all sometimes struggle due to external or internal pressures or a combination. However, I deeply believe that facing difficulties with compassion and an open mind can be liberating.
I’m Julia Fry (she/her), and I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults online via Zoom. I work in a warm, open, and neurodivergent-affirming way — helping people process life experiences in ways that work for them.
I support ND clients in designing a life that works for them, not against them. I can include blended coaching and therapy, depending on your comfort and needs. I blend listening, reflecting, and offering — to support your exploration in a way that feels affirming, respectful, and safe.
I’m Julia Fry (she/her), and I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults online via Zoom. I work in a warm, open, and neurodivergent-affirming way — helping people process life experiences in ways that work for them.
I support ND clients in designing a life that works for them, not against them. I can include blended coaching and therapy, depending on your comfort and needs. I blend listening, reflecting, and offering — to support your exploration in a way that feels affirming, respectful, and safe.
I offer a space where your child or young person can feel comfortable opening up and exploring whatever might be causing them difficulty in their life.
Sessions might help them to recognise, challenge or change unhelpful thoughts or patterns; feel more grounded; step back from an issue and discover new perspectives; or develop their self-identity and self-esteem. In addition to sitting and talking, I offer a range of age-appropriate creative techniques to help them express themselves and reflect.
I offer a space where your child or young person can feel comfortable opening up and exploring whatever might be causing them difficulty in their life.
Sessions might help them to recognise, challenge or change unhelpful thoughts or patterns; feel more grounded; step back from an issue and discover new perspectives; or develop their self-identity and self-esteem. In addition to sitting and talking, I offer a range of age-appropriate creative techniques to help them express themselves and reflect.
I believe in creating a positive, relaxed and supportive environment where you, or your child, feels understood, valued and empowered to explore your psychology and behaviours.
With a background as a Licenced Medical Professional, I bring a unique perspective to my therapeutic practice; blending biopsychosocial and holistic considerations into practice to offer comprehensive direction. I have expertise and experience in supporting individuals with EHCPs and work very closely with the local authority during this longer term support.
I believe in creating a positive, relaxed and supportive environment where you, or your child, feels understood, valued and empowered to explore your psychology and behaviours.
With a background as a Licenced Medical Professional, I bring a unique perspective to my therapeutic practice; blending biopsychosocial and holistic considerations into practice to offer comprehensive direction. I have expertise and experience in supporting individuals with EHCPs and work very closely with the local authority during this longer term support.
I provide safe and confidential therapy services to adults and adolescents (16+) for a range of presenting difficulties, from depression and anxiety, including OCD, to childhood trauma, including sexual abuse and complex PTSD.
I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic models based on current and advanced interventions that I can personalise according to the unique needs of my clients.
I provide safe and confidential therapy services to adults and adolescents (16+) for a range of presenting difficulties, from depression and anxiety, including OCD, to childhood trauma, including sexual abuse and complex PTSD.
I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic models based on current and advanced interventions that I can personalise according to the unique needs of my clients.
My experience spans working with adults and young people in schools, children's services, community settings and charities.
Art therapy is a powerful and reflective process that encourages creativity and exploration of our inner worlds. The freedom of art-making bypasses the limitations of verbal language, allowing for a healing and instinctual experience. Through art, communication is enriched, and emotions find a new avenue of expression. Art therapy invites you to experiment without the need for prior artistic expertise. We can move between art therapy and talking therapy, depending on what feels right in the moment. There is no pressure to use art materials.
My experience spans working with adults and young people in schools, children's services, community settings and charities.
Art therapy is a powerful and reflective process that encourages creativity and exploration of our inner worlds. The freedom of art-making bypasses the limitations of verbal language, allowing for a healing and instinctual experience. Through art, communication is enriched, and emotions find a new avenue of expression. Art therapy invites you to experiment without the need for prior artistic expertise. We can move between art therapy and talking therapy, depending on what feels right in the moment. There is no pressure to use art materials.
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 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.
I work with people on all stages of their ADHD journey whether this is a childhood diagnosis or a new diagnosis as an adult.
Do you feel drained and exhausted but don’t really know why? Do you observe other people around you seemingly effortlessly manage tasks that you seem unable to accomplish? Do you notice repeating patterns in your relationships or at work? Do you feel stuck? Do you feel you never found out who you really are or what you are good at? Do your passions, interests, relationships or jobs change all the time? Do you feel like you will never find out what you really want? Would you like to have more connection with yourself? Find more access to that inner voice that seems to know what you really need, deep inside?
I work with people on all stages of their ADHD journey whether this is a childhood diagnosis or a new diagnosis as an adult.
Do you feel drained and exhausted but don’t really know why? Do you observe other people around you seemingly effortlessly manage tasks that you seem unable to accomplish? Do you notice repeating patterns in your relationships or at work? Do you feel stuck? Do you feel you never found out who you really are or what you are good at? Do your passions, interests, relationships or jobs change all the time? Do you feel like you will never find out what you really want? Would you like to have more connection with yourself? Find more access to that inner voice that seems to know what you really need, deep inside?
I can help you with whatever is distressing you in your life whether it be anxiety fuelled by the current circumstances, or some longer standing issues like depression, relationship problems or 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 with six sessions, or longer term for 12 or more if required. I offer face to face counselling in my own counselling rooms near Brighton or online. I specialise in working with actors, musicians and dancers and young people (18-21) having previously run a performance 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 some longer standing issues like depression, relationship problems or 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 with six sessions, or longer term for 12 or more if required. I offer face to face counselling in my own counselling rooms near Brighton or online. I specialise in working with actors, musicians and dancers and young people (18-21) having previously run a performance college counselling service .
I work with individuals navigating complex emotions, relationship challenges and life transitions, helping to untangle psychological knots. Utilising the relationship itself as a tool for healing, together we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface, uncovering the patterns that have kept us stuck. Over time, this allows for change that feels more grounded, meaningful, and lasting.
In our lives we can come to feeling stuck in recurring patterns; whether in relationships, emotions, or life choices, even when we already have some understanding of them
I work with individuals navigating complex emotions, relationship challenges and life transitions, helping to untangle psychological knots. Utilising the relationship itself as a tool for healing, together we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface, uncovering the patterns that have kept us stuck. Over time, this allows for change that feels more grounded, meaningful, and lasting.
In our lives we can come to feeling stuck in recurring patterns; whether in relationships, emotions, or life choices, even when we already have some understanding of them
The journey to change and healing is unique to each person. I offer space for verbal dialogue, somatic practices and creativity to respond to your needs and preferred ways of being in therapy.
I will meet and listen to you just as you are; therapy sessions are a safe space to process themes like family wounds, overwhelming feelings, such as shame, anxiety and sadness, relational difficulties and stuckness or ambivalence in a way that feels meaningful. Together, we will explore how your life experiences, personal movement, thoughts, feelings and beliefs relate to each other, supporting greater self-understanding, growth and healing
The journey to change and healing is unique to each person. I offer space for verbal dialogue, somatic practices and creativity to respond to your needs and preferred ways of being in therapy.
I will meet and listen to you just as you are; therapy sessions are a safe space to process themes like family wounds, overwhelming feelings, such as shame, anxiety and sadness, relational difficulties and stuckness or ambivalence in a way that feels meaningful. Together, we will explore how your life experiences, personal movement, thoughts, feelings and beliefs relate to each other, supporting greater self-understanding, growth and healing
I work with both adults and children, taking time to listen carefully to what is happening for you.
As an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and play therapist, I adapt my approach to the individual. With adults, I offer talking therapy that supports reflection and self-understanding. With children, I integrate play, creativity and conversation, working alongside parents where appropriate to support the child's emotional needs.
I work with both adults and children, taking time to listen carefully to what is happening for you.
As an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and play therapist, I adapt my approach to the individual. With adults, I offer talking therapy that supports reflection and self-understanding. With children, I integrate play, creativity and conversation, working alongside parents where appropriate to support the child's emotional needs.
I am a HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with children and young people across educational and charitable settings.
My practice is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting and consistent therapeutic relationship. Sessions are child-led, enabling each young person to explore the issues that are most important and meaningful to them in their own time and at their own pace.
I am a HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with children and young people across educational and charitable settings.
My practice is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting and consistent therapeutic relationship. Sessions are child-led, enabling each young person to explore the issues that are most important and meaningful to them in their own time and at their own pace.
Understanding ourselves, the decisions and choices we make and our relationships with others can sometimes be baffling. You may find yourself acting or behaving in ways that you struggle to align with your personal principles, wishes or desires. At times, your experience may suggest that your way of being doesn't blend with the world around you and you might find yourself meeting resistance from people or institutions. Therapy gives us the chance to explore these challenges together. We can look at your relationships with others and the meaning you make of them, helping to develop your insight, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Understanding ourselves, the decisions and choices we make and our relationships with others can sometimes be baffling. You may find yourself acting or behaving in ways that you struggle to align with your personal principles, wishes or desires. At times, your experience may suggest that your way of being doesn't blend with the world around you and you might find yourself meeting resistance from people or institutions. Therapy gives us the chance to explore these challenges together. We can look at your relationships with others and the meaning you make of them, helping to develop your insight, self-awareness and self-acceptance.
Autism, AuDHD, ADHD Specialist Psychotherapist and HCPC Speech and Language Therapist (20 yrs exp). I work with teens, parents, young people and adults. People come to me because I have in-depth knowledge & experience of working with: self-harm, OCD, anxiety, dyslexia, stammer, Tourette’s etc. I focus on humanistic psychotherapy because it is my passion to support people in navigating their unique way of being in the world. I offer animal therapy (I have a canine-concern registered black lab), assistance dogs are welcome and offer walking therapy as well as meeting clients in different locations to help with anxiety issues.
Autism, AuDHD, ADHD Specialist Psychotherapist and HCPC Speech and Language Therapist (20 yrs exp). I work with teens, parents, young people and adults. People come to me because I have in-depth knowledge & experience of working with: self-harm, OCD, anxiety, dyslexia, stammer, Tourette’s etc. I focus on humanistic psychotherapy because it is my passion to support people in navigating their unique way of being in the world. I offer animal therapy (I have a canine-concern registered black lab), assistance dogs are welcome and offer walking therapy as well as meeting clients in different locations to help with anxiety issues.
Whether you're neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, a parent, navigating childhood wounds, or have a child who is struggling—I'll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect.
I work especially well with: adults and children navigating anxiety, birth trauma, PTSD, burnout, or ongoing sleep issues
Those living with grief— recent or long-held
Neurodivergent folks, creatives, & highly sensitive people
Anyone exploring identity, belonging, or recovery from trauma
LGBTQ+ clients, parents & carers juggling emotional load & identity.
Whether you're neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, a parent, navigating childhood wounds, or have a child who is struggling—I'll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect.
I work especially well with: adults and children navigating anxiety, birth trauma, PTSD, burnout, or ongoing sleep issues
Those living with grief— recent or long-held
Neurodivergent folks, creatives, & highly sensitive people
Anyone exploring identity, belonging, or recovery from trauma
LGBTQ+ clients, parents & carers juggling emotional load & identity.
Further work may be connecting with your inner child, understanding attachment wounds, & using art as a tool for expression and repair.
Bringing warmth, compassion and empathy to the therapy room. Aiming to gently challenge and offer new perspectives whilst bringing a source of light in the darkness. With a particular interest in working with autism, ADHD, trauma, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem, bereavement and gender dysphoria.
Adopting a trauma sensitive psychodynamic & psychoanalytical approach, where we can focus on both past and present experiences. This could be by using attachment theory, noticing repeating relational patterns or cycles of conflict, and thinking collaboratively about how you can begin to break free from these.
Further work may be connecting with your inner child, understanding attachment wounds, & using art as a tool for expression and repair.
Bringing warmth, compassion and empathy to the therapy room. Aiming to gently challenge and offer new perspectives whilst bringing a source of light in the darkness. With a particular interest in working with autism, ADHD, trauma, low mood, anxiety, self-esteem, bereavement and gender dysphoria.
Adopting a trauma sensitive psychodynamic & psychoanalytical approach, where we can focus on both past and present experiences. This could be by using attachment theory, noticing repeating relational patterns or cycles of conflict, and thinking collaboratively about how you can begin to break free from these.
Online 'shopping' for a therapist can be tough. I know, I've done it. Scrolling through faces and bios.
So why me? I love my job and I love to share what I have learned over the years. My approach is direct, yet compassionate and practical but evidence based. I don't do 'therapy' talk, I do 'human' talk. I also do a lot of listening. Our sessions are a chance for you to fully be yourself - with no judgement - or to find out who you really are. Together we will explore the barriers holding you back - and slowly break them down, so that you can start living right now, instead of waiting for that perfect version of you to turn up.
Online 'shopping' for a therapist can be tough. I know, I've done it. Scrolling through faces and bios.
So why me? I love my job and I love to share what I have learned over the years. My approach is direct, yet compassionate and practical but evidence based. I don't do 'therapy' talk, I do 'human' talk. I also do a lot of listening. Our sessions are a chance for you to fully be yourself - with no judgement - or to find out who you really are. Together we will explore the barriers holding you back - and slowly break them down, so that you can start living right now, instead of waiting for that perfect version of you to turn up.
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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.