Counselling for Children in Burgess Hill
I am a psychotherapeutic child counsellor working with children and young people aged 4–18.
I offer creative, integrative therapy to support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing, drawing on play, art, and talking-based approaches. My work provides a safe, supportive space where children can explore their feelings, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I am a psychotherapeutic child counsellor working with children and young people aged 4–18.
I offer creative, integrative therapy to support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing, drawing on play, art, and talking-based approaches. My work provides a safe, supportive space where children can explore their feelings, build confidence, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
John trained in Psychology at London and Oxford Universities. He then worked as an internal consultant for Unilever Research Laboratories until 2003. In 2004 he trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, holding an honorary lectureship at Derby Univ., before moving to the NHS to provide CBT for teenagers. He now works privately with both adults and children.
John trained in Psychology at London and Oxford Universities. He then worked as an internal consultant for Unilever Research Laboratories until 2003. In 2004 he trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, holding an honorary lectureship at Derby Univ., before moving to the NHS to provide CBT for teenagers. He now works privately with both adults and children.
Or you may be worried about your child and unsure how best to support them.
My work combines therapy and coaching so we can address past trauma, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns while also creating practical steps that support real change. I draw on evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT-informed therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback where helpful. My team also provides therapy for children, families and adults.
Or you may be worried about your child and unsure how best to support them.
My work combines therapy and coaching so we can address past trauma, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns while also creating practical steps that support real change. I draw on evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT-informed therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback where helpful. My team also provides therapy for children, families and adults.
I have years of experience working with children and adults who are experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
If you are experiencing the distressing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or you have a diagnosis of OCD please do get in touch. You may be having distressing and unwanted intrusive thoughts or images, engaging in repetitive behaviours such as frequent checking, washing or repeating or mental reviewing and avoidance. Often people can feel embarrassed or scared talking about their intrusive thoughts or the behaviours they feel urged to undertake. I hope my years of experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention will help you feel able to discuss and successfully challenge OCD.
I have years of experience working with children and adults who are experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
If you are experiencing the distressing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or you have a diagnosis of OCD please do get in touch. You may be having distressing and unwanted intrusive thoughts or images, engaging in repetitive behaviours such as frequent checking, washing or repeating or mental reviewing and avoidance. Often people can feel embarrassed or scared talking about their intrusive thoughts or the behaviours they feel urged to undertake. I hope my years of experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention will help you feel able to discuss and successfully challenge OCD.
I offer Play Therapy sessions for children providing a safe space for your child to process their thoughts and feelings non-directively, through play and creative arts, giving them a better skill set to cope with everyday challenges.
I offer one to one Play Therapy sessions in a private space or in school, working alongside the families to support children who are experiencing challenging thoughts and feelings and struggling to put their feelings into words, in a safe and trusting environment, enabling a child to process, explore and communicate these feelings through play.
I offer Play Therapy sessions for children providing a safe space for your child to process their thoughts and feelings non-directively, through play and creative arts, giving them a better skill set to cope with everyday challenges.
I offer one to one Play Therapy sessions in a private space or in school, working alongside the families to support children who are experiencing challenging thoughts and feelings and struggling to put their feelings into words, in a safe and trusting environment, enabling a child to process, explore and communicate these feelings through play.
I am a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist and offer psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents and adults in both physical and mental health settings.
I offer support to children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including;
• Anxiety
• Low mood
• PTSD
• Chronic illness
• Low self-esteem
• Emotional dysregulation in the context of neurodiversity
• Relationship difficulties
I am trained in a variety of evidence-based psychological models, including CBT, EMDR and family therapy.
I am a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist and offer psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents and adults in both physical and mental health settings.
I offer support to children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including;
• Anxiety
• Low mood
• PTSD
• Chronic illness
• Low self-esteem
• Emotional dysregulation in the context of neurodiversity
• Relationship difficulties
I am trained in a variety of evidence-based psychological models, including CBT, EMDR and family therapy.
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With 10 years' experience, I am an Integrative Counsellor, Lecturer, Trainer, and Clinical Supervisor. I specialise in working with teens, trauma, anxiety, OCD, gender, and autism.
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I work with adults, young people and children.
Low-cost, high quality therapy available both online or in person. I aim to get you results and help you achieve your goals at a pace and in a way that suits you. There is zero pressure to commit, you choose how many or few sessions you require. Contact me now to arrange a free, 15-minute consultation or book your first session.
I work with adults, young people and children.
Low-cost, high quality therapy available both online or in person. I aim to get you results and help you achieve your goals at a pace and in a way that suits you. There is zero pressure to commit, you choose how many or few sessions you require. Contact me now to arrange a free, 15-minute consultation or book your first session.
I work with children and young people from age 4 to 16 who have had a range of experiences including; anxiety, low mood, social communication difficulties, learning needs, bereavement, parental alcohol and drug misuse, contact concerns, parental separation, domestic violence, homelessness and mental health difficulties amongst others.
I work both directly with children offering play and creative arts therapy as well as working closely with parents and carers supporting emotional wellbeing at home through strategies to manage those tricky times. I offer a calm nurturing space for clients to come and express their needs through play without the need for expression with words.
I work with children and young people from age 4 to 16 who have had a range of experiences including; anxiety, low mood, social communication difficulties, learning needs, bereavement, parental alcohol and drug misuse, contact concerns, parental separation, domestic violence, homelessness and mental health difficulties amongst others.
I work both directly with children offering play and creative arts therapy as well as working closely with parents and carers supporting emotional wellbeing at home through strategies to manage those tricky times. I offer a calm nurturing space for clients to come and express their needs through play without the need for expression with words.
The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus.
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The Glow Up Project is a therapy-based CIC supporting children (4–18) and families through 1:1 therapy, family work, student counsellor placements, and our mobile Therapy Bus.
We use play therapy, creative arts, integrative approaches, life story work, talking therapy, psychoeducation, attachment-based work, Theraplay-informed practice and DDP principles. Our trauma-informed support helps children (4–18) and families process trauma, strengthen relationships and support placement stability.
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My mission is empowering children aged 5–15 to navigate life's curveballs through a safe, child-centred, and integrative therapeutic approach.
I trained with a charity called Place2Be who provide counselling within schools using a creative approach. I use a variety of media in my playroom to explore emotions - sand tray, art, puppets, games, role play, small world creations etc. and every young person finds their way to best express themselves. Please see my website for further information.
My mission is empowering children aged 5–15 to navigate life's curveballs through a safe, child-centred, and integrative therapeutic approach.
I trained with a charity called Place2Be who provide counselling within schools using a creative approach. I use a variety of media in my playroom to explore emotions - sand tray, art, puppets, games, role play, small world creations etc. and every young person finds their way to best express themselves. Please see my website for further information.
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves.
My approach to counselling is integrative which means I will draw on different skills and approaches based on the client. I predominantly use creative and play- based methods, as in my experience as a counsellor, I find this the most effective way of supporting children in talking about emotions and processing events.
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves.
My approach to counselling is integrative which means I will draw on different skills and approaches based on the client. I predominantly use creative and play- based methods, as in my experience as a counsellor, I find this the most effective way of supporting children in talking about emotions and processing events.
I am a Senior Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and independently.
I use play and art to help children explore their feelings although older children and young people may prefer to talk. The initial goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in which feelings can begin to be named and understood. I may introduce grounding strategies to help a child manage overwhelming feelings of panic and distress.
I am a Senior Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and independently.
I use play and art to help children explore their feelings although older children and young people may prefer to talk. The initial goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in which feelings can begin to be named and understood. I may introduce grounding strategies to help a child manage overwhelming feelings of panic and distress.
I somehow (!) have over 15 years of experience working with children and families, often during the most vulnerable times in their lives.
I work in a child-centred way, which means children are in charge of their sessions: they choose how to play and what to explore. My role isn’t to “fix” children, but to create a safe, contained space where they can express how they feel without judgement and begin to make sense of their world and experiences.
I somehow (!) have over 15 years of experience working with children and families, often during the most vulnerable times in their lives.
I work in a child-centred way, which means children are in charge of their sessions: they choose how to play and what to explore. My role isn’t to “fix” children, but to create a safe, contained space where they can express how they feel without judgement and begin to make sense of their world and experiences.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or burnout, holding things together on the outside while struggling within. Perhaps work, relationships or life transitions have stretched your coping capacity. You want relief, clarity and practical tools that actually work, not just coping strategies. You want to understand why you feel as you do and how to change it. Most of all, you want to feel calmer, stronger and more in control again. If you are ready to take that first step, you are exactly where you need to be.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or burnout, holding things together on the outside while struggling within. Perhaps work, relationships or life transitions have stretched your coping capacity. You want relief, clarity and practical tools that actually work, not just coping strategies. You want to understand why you feel as you do and how to change it. Most of all, you want to feel calmer, stronger and more in control again. If you are ready to take that first step, you are exactly where you need to be.
I have a wide range of experience working with children and adults who may be experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, Depression, Trauma, low self-esteem, and general emotional concerns.
As a psychotherapistI aim to offer a non-judgemental space with empathy, genuineness and whole-hearted support. I maintain a respectful relationship with individual experiencing difficulties that are not always understood or heard and aim to understand the struggle, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and anguish, that remains unnoticed, or unheard.
I have a wide range of experience working with children and adults who may be experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, Depression, Trauma, low self-esteem, and general emotional concerns.
As a psychotherapistI aim to offer a non-judgemental space with empathy, genuineness and whole-hearted support. I maintain a respectful relationship with individual experiencing difficulties that are not always understood or heard and aim to understand the struggle, emotional pain, anxiety, depression, and anguish, that remains unnoticed, or unheard.
I am a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Child & Family Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working with Children, Adolescence (CAMHS), Families and Adult mental well being in both the NHS and private practice.
I use an integrative approach incorporating evidenced-based psychological models including psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, systemic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have also trained as a Systemic Family Therapist, which means as well as seeing individuals, I can see families and couples.
I am a highly experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Child & Family Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working with Children, Adolescence (CAMHS), Families and Adult mental well being in both the NHS and private practice.
I use an integrative approach incorporating evidenced-based psychological models including psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, systemic psychotherapy and play therapy. I have also trained as a Systemic Family Therapist, which means as well as seeing individuals, I can see families and couples.
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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.