Counselling for Children in Burton-on-Trent
I work with children and young people aged 4 to 25, supporting them to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment.
My focus is always on creating a space where young people feel safe, accepted, and encouraged to express themselves freely. Together, we can work towards helping your child feel more confident, connected, and equipped to manage life’s challenges. Whether the changes they make feel small or significant, I believe each step is valuable.
I work with children and young people aged 4 to 25, supporting them to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment.
My focus is always on creating a space where young people feel safe, accepted, and encouraged to express themselves freely. Together, we can work towards helping your child feel more confident, connected, and equipped to manage life’s challenges. Whether the changes they make feel small or significant, I believe each step is valuable.
My training includes work with children and young people aged 8 and above, which shapes much of the work I do today.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve lost your way—but you don’t always know why, or how to make it stop. Maybe you've tried talking to friends, your parents, school or distracting yourself, but nothing really seems to help for long. You just want to feel better—to feel like you again.
As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. Whether you're carrying past pain, navigating a stressful change, or feeling stuck in emotion you can't name, therapy can be the space where it starts to make sense.
My training includes work with children and young people aged 8 and above, which shapes much of the work I do today.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve lost your way—but you don’t always know why, or how to make it stop. Maybe you've tried talking to friends, your parents, school or distracting yourself, but nothing really seems to help for long. You just want to feel better—to feel like you again.
As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. Whether you're carrying past pain, navigating a stressful change, or feeling stuck in emotion you can't name, therapy can be the space where it starts to make sense.
I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, grief and issues relating to neurodivergence including ADHD and autism.
I create a warm and non-judgemental space where you can speak freely. After an initial consultation we will agree goals and review in a relaxed way every six weeks. I work using a range of approaches including talking therapies and creative therapies. With my younger clients I work using a mix of play therapy and talking therapy depending on needs and age.
I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, grief and issues relating to neurodivergence including ADHD and autism.
I create a warm and non-judgemental space where you can speak freely. After an initial consultation we will agree goals and review in a relaxed way every six weeks. I work using a range of approaches including talking therapies and creative therapies. With my younger clients I work using a mix of play therapy and talking therapy depending on needs and age.
I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working with children and teenagers, from differing ages and levels of understanding, using creative interventions like art and play.
For the past 5 years, this has been within counselling and psychotherapy, as I’ve worked alongside young people to explore their current situations and experiences, helping to identify concerns and bring about any changes they hope for.
I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor working with children and teenagers, from differing ages and levels of understanding, using creative interventions like art and play.
For the past 5 years, this has been within counselling and psychotherapy, as I’ve worked alongside young people to explore their current situations and experiences, helping to identify concerns and bring about any changes they hope for.
Most clients, both adults and children find my approach insightful and creative.
Life can become too much sometimes. Maybe you’ve tried to carry on as normal, pushing things down or telling yourself “others have it worse.” But the truth is, if something is hurting you, it matters.
I work with people who want to understand themselves better, especially how their early life or relationships have shaped how they show up in the world today. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re asking, “Why do I feel like this?” or “Why does it keep happening?”—and you’re ready to find out.
Most clients, both adults and children find my approach insightful and creative.
Life can become too much sometimes. Maybe you’ve tried to carry on as normal, pushing things down or telling yourself “others have it worse.” But the truth is, if something is hurting you, it matters.
I work with people who want to understand themselves better, especially how their early life or relationships have shaped how they show up in the world today. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re asking, “Why do I feel like this?” or “Why does it keep happening?”—and you’re ready to find out.
I've dedicated over 20 years to the field of education, where I have played a crucial role in supporting children's mental health to foster resilience.
I hold a comprehensive set of qualifications and possess over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and counselling. My journey has been marked by continuous growth and learning, allowing me to provide high-quality therapeutic services.
I've dedicated over 20 years to the field of education, where I have played a crucial role in supporting children's mental health to foster resilience.
I hold a comprehensive set of qualifications and possess over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and counselling. My journey has been marked by continuous growth and learning, allowing me to provide high-quality therapeutic services.
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25).
I offer therapy for children, young people, and families, helping with emotional struggles, behaviour, and relationship issues. I support parents to understand their child’s needs, feel more confident, and rebuild connection. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in both clinical experience and systemic practice.
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25).
I offer therapy for children, young people, and families, helping with emotional struggles, behaviour, and relationship issues. I support parents to understand their child’s needs, feel more confident, and rebuild connection. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in both clinical experience and systemic practice.
I work with adults, teenagers, and children, both 1:1 and in group settings.
Whilst I originally trained as an Art Psychotherapist, working creatively doesn’t mean that you need to be “good at art” - it’s a chance for us to create a new, shared language with one another, which might not always rely on words when words are hard to find.
I work with adults, teenagers, and children, both 1:1 and in group settings.
Whilst I originally trained as an Art Psychotherapist, working creatively doesn’t mean that you need to be “good at art” - it’s a chance for us to create a new, shared language with one another, which might not always rely on words when words are hard to find.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind, Barnardos –Solihull, Barnardos Coventry& Warwickshire Children’s Rights Service.
I’m Robert, a qualified counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I adhere fully to their ethical framework and engage in regular clinical supervision to ensure the safety and effectiveness of my practice. I undertake ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) and hold an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Coventry and Warwickshire Mind, Barnardos –Solihull, Barnardos Coventry& Warwickshire Children’s Rights Service.
I’m Robert, a qualified counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I adhere fully to their ethical framework and engage in regular clinical supervision to ensure the safety and effectiveness of my practice. I undertake ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) and hold an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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The struggles of day to day life can take its toll on our emotional & physical well-being. When we are stressed, anxious, depressed or having difficulty in expressing ourselves to others, then just getting through a day can feel like an impossible task.
The struggles of day to day life can take its toll on our emotional & physical well-being. When we are stressed, anxious, depressed or having difficulty in expressing ourselves to others, then just getting through a day can feel like an impossible task.
Maybe your child/teenager is acting out and you just don’t know what to do next, maybe they’ve been through a difficult experience recently or in the past and need some help processing what happened to them.
Expressing feelings and experiences in words can be just too difficult. As a Creative Arts Therapist I can help your child and or teenager to express themselves, at their own pace, through the use of art, play, clay, sand tray and other therapeutic interventions, which can have a profound effect for resolving difficult issues. I am a BACP registered member
Maybe your child/teenager is acting out and you just don’t know what to do next, maybe they’ve been through a difficult experience recently or in the past and need some help processing what happened to them.
Expressing feelings and experiences in words can be just too difficult. As a Creative Arts Therapist I can help your child and or teenager to express themselves, at their own pace, through the use of art, play, clay, sand tray and other therapeutic interventions, which can have a profound effect for resolving difficult issues. I am a BACP registered member
We all struggle with many things from all kinds of abuse in our lives, be that Anxiety, Depression, various trauma, from major or minor incidents, along with equality issues, organisational issues, bereavement, self harm, family issues, post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), personality disorders, and many other issues. No matter how low or out of control these issues make us feel, with the right support and relationship we can get through these difficult times in our lives. You do not have to go through this on your own. I can listen and support without any judgement. I can offer advice and my experience.
We all struggle with many things from all kinds of abuse in our lives, be that Anxiety, Depression, various trauma, from major or minor incidents, along with equality issues, organisational issues, bereavement, self harm, family issues, post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), personality disorders, and many other issues. No matter how low or out of control these issues make us feel, with the right support and relationship we can get through these difficult times in our lives. You do not have to go through this on your own. I can listen and support without any judgement. I can offer advice and my experience.
I work with children and adults online as well as face to face.
We will work to build a connection that supports your growth and well-being every step of the way. My strength lies in my authenticity, as I believe that being my true self is essential for building deep connections with others. I have no expectations of you, and I welcome you to bring your authentic self into our sessions.
I work with children and adults online as well as face to face.
We will work to build a connection that supports your growth and well-being every step of the way. My strength lies in my authenticity, as I believe that being my true self is essential for building deep connections with others. I have no expectations of you, and I welcome you to bring your authentic self into our sessions.
I provide specialist, evidence‑based psychological therapy for children, young people, and adults.
Mind Matters is led by Andrea and myself (Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist). With 24 years’ NHS experience and specialist EMDR and trauma training, we offer evidence‑based integrative therapy for difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, and post‑diagnostic support for neurodivergent people.
I provide specialist, evidence‑based psychological therapy for children, young people, and adults.
Mind Matters is led by Andrea and myself (Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist). With 24 years’ NHS experience and specialist EMDR and trauma training, we offer evidence‑based integrative therapy for difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, and post‑diagnostic support for neurodivergent people.
I am a Child Expert with extensive clinical experience supporting children and young people.
My specialties include, trauma (EMDR), neurodiversity (ADHD/autism) , anxiety and depression. I support children and young people facing school or relationship challenges. I help couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict resolution or IVF and adoption, with culturally attuned strategies for both UK residents and Expats overseas.
I am a Child Expert with extensive clinical experience supporting children and young people.
My specialties include, trauma (EMDR), neurodiversity (ADHD/autism) , anxiety and depression. I support children and young people facing school or relationship challenges. I help couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict resolution or IVF and adoption, with culturally attuned strategies for both UK residents and Expats overseas.
I have had the privilege of providing a counselling service for the past 10 years, working therapeutically with children, young people and adults.
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
I have had the privilege of providing a counselling service for the past 10 years, working therapeutically with children, young people and adults.
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
Edi is a bubbly, kind and supportive counsellor who has worked with children and young people in primary school settings and online settings.
Edi enjoys working creatively to explore different emotions and feelings and using those creative skills to empower and build resilience and confidence. Children and young people really love Edi's down to earth and friendly nature. In her spare time Edi enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending time with her baby.
Edi is a bubbly, kind and supportive counsellor who has worked with children and young people in primary school settings and online settings.
Edi enjoys working creatively to explore different emotions and feelings and using those creative skills to empower and build resilience and confidence. Children and young people really love Edi's down to earth and friendly nature. In her spare time Edi enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending time with her baby.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
I have over 9 years of experience working with adults, children & young people both in private practice, secure mental health hospitals & through contracted work in mainstream & specialist SEMH schools.
Hello I’m Catherine, a highly experienced EMDR therapist , Psychotherapist & clinical supervisor and co-owner of Twice Translated mental health podcast. I provide a safe confidential space with compassionate & empathetic support: I am here to listen. I know it can be scary to reach out for support. Feel free to contact me regarding any questions. I have specialisms in EMDR & Art Therapy to support & work extensively in trauma, shame & compassionate reframing. I own CK Therapy in Ashby with a team of 11 therapists offering couples, DBT, Music, play & more if you have any interests in these I can support you. Registered with HCPC.
I have over 9 years of experience working with adults, children & young people both in private practice, secure mental health hospitals & through contracted work in mainstream & specialist SEMH schools.
Hello I’m Catherine, a highly experienced EMDR therapist , Psychotherapist & clinical supervisor and co-owner of Twice Translated mental health podcast. I provide a safe confidential space with compassionate & empathetic support: I am here to listen. I know it can be scary to reach out for support. Feel free to contact me regarding any questions. I have specialisms in EMDR & Art Therapy to support & work extensively in trauma, shame & compassionate reframing. I own CK Therapy in Ashby with a team of 11 therapists offering couples, DBT, Music, play & more if you have any interests in these I can support you. Registered with HCPC.
I am a PTUK registered play therapist, specialising in offering creative therapy for children and young people.
Working with children 4+ - young people, using a therapeutic play approach, which is child led, therapist supported and strategy focused, to improve clients awareness of their issues, difficulties, actions, thoughts and emotions. NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND IN PLAY THERAPY!
I am a PTUK registered play therapist, specialising in offering creative therapy for children and young people.
Working with children 4+ - young people, using a therapeutic play approach, which is child led, therapist supported and strategy focused, to improve clients awareness of their issues, difficulties, actions, thoughts and emotions. NO CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND IN PLAY THERAPY!
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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.