Counselling for Children in Calne
I work with children, young people and adults and have particular experience in ASD, learning difficulties, brain injury and stroke, mental health needs and postpartum challenges.
I’m a qualified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) offering a supportive, creative space where music becomes a powerful tool for communication, expression and wellbeing. I support both functional and emotional goals, helping with speech and language, cognition, movement and daily living skills. I also focus on emotional health, offering a safe space to explore feelings, build confidence and regulate the nervous system. Music therapy can reduce anxiety, lift mood and support anyone navigating trauma, stress or major life transitions.
I work with children, young people and adults and have particular experience in ASD, learning difficulties, brain injury and stroke, mental health needs and postpartum challenges.
I’m a qualified Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) offering a supportive, creative space where music becomes a powerful tool for communication, expression and wellbeing. I support both functional and emotional goals, helping with speech and language, cognition, movement and daily living skills. I also focus on emotional health, offering a safe space to explore feelings, build confidence and regulate the nervous system. Music therapy can reduce anxiety, lift mood and support anyone navigating trauma, stress or major life transitions.
I offer sessions both in person and online to adults, children and young people.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it.
Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers.
This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
I offer sessions both in person and online to adults, children and young people.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it.
Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Imagine how empowering it would be if you could find some of the answers.
This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, alongside you.
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My experience is based on over 20 years working with children and adults.
My name is Vera,
I consider myself an extremely lucky person as my passion for supporting people, building connections whilst being curious and playful had become my occupation.
I believe in transparency and compassion, having witnessed, some of the darkest and the most amazing human behaviours throughout my career, I believe with help, validation and in connection with others we all have the unique ability to heal and to thrive no matter what we have been through.
My experience is based on over 20 years working with children and adults.
My name is Vera,
I consider myself an extremely lucky person as my passion for supporting people, building connections whilst being curious and playful had become my occupation.
I believe in transparency and compassion, having witnessed, some of the darkest and the most amazing human behaviours throughout my career, I believe with help, validation and in connection with others we all have the unique ability to heal and to thrive no matter what we have been through.
I work with adults, children (8+),young people, couples families.
I work from an integrative framework, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person as the unique individual they are. My style is gentle, sensitive, and attuned, offering a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I aim to create a non-judgemental, safe environment where you feel held, accepted, and able to explore your inner world at a pace that feels manageable, one step at a time. Therapy can offer a space to reflect, reconnect and move forward with greater clarity.
I work with adults, children (8+),young people, couples families.
I work from an integrative framework, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person as the unique individual they are. My style is gentle, sensitive, and attuned, offering a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I aim to create a non-judgemental, safe environment where you feel held, accepted, and able to explore your inner world at a pace that feels manageable, one step at a time. Therapy can offer a space to reflect, reconnect and move forward with greater clarity.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers.
Various methods are used according to each individual's specific need, e.g. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), BSP (Brainspotting), NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, , Timeline therapyTM), Counselling, Family Therapy, Life- and Executive Coaching.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers.
Various methods are used according to each individual's specific need, e.g. CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), BSP (Brainspotting), NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, , Timeline therapyTM), Counselling, Family Therapy, Life- and Executive Coaching.
My expertise includes CBT, DBT, family-based treatment for child and adolescent eating disorders/CBT-E for adults, and somatic therapies such as Yoga Therapy.
Are you seeking relief from mental, emotional, and/or physical challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, long term health conditions, ADHD/autism or impact of general stress? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of balance in your life, mind and body? Do you want practical tools and compassionate listening + guidance to navigate your challenges and to better understand yourself? Are you open to working in new ways and trying new skills that you can apply in your daily life?
My expertise includes CBT, DBT, family-based treatment for child and adolescent eating disorders/CBT-E for adults, and somatic therapies such as Yoga Therapy.
Are you seeking relief from mental, emotional, and/or physical challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, long term health conditions, ADHD/autism or impact of general stress? Do you yearn for a deeper sense of balance in your life, mind and body? Do you want practical tools and compassionate listening + guidance to navigate your challenges and to better understand yourself? Are you open to working in new ways and trying new skills that you can apply in your daily life?
You may be a parent or carer feeling worried, exhausted, or stuck, unsure how best to support your child.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist specialising in children and families with complex emotional and behavioural needs. I offer thoughtful assessment, therapy, and practical plans using evidence-based approaches including Positive Behaviour Support, attachment, trauma-informed and systemic models—tailored to your child and family.
You may be a parent or carer feeling worried, exhausted, or stuck, unsure how best to support your child.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist specialising in children and families with complex emotional and behavioural needs. I offer thoughtful assessment, therapy, and practical plans using evidence-based approaches including Positive Behaviour Support, attachment, trauma-informed and systemic models—tailored to your child and family.
Hi, I'm Ruth, and as an integrated psychotherapist, I offer a collaborative and compassionate space for working out what therapeutic approach best suits your needs, drawing on a variety of evidence based interventions to help you manage daily life in a calmer, grounded and fulfilled manner. I have trained to work with many mental health issues from anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, neurodiversity, to Bipolar and psychosis. Together we can begin a journey to help work out how to help soothe both mind and body.
Hi, I'm Ruth, and as an integrated psychotherapist, I offer a collaborative and compassionate space for working out what therapeutic approach best suits your needs, drawing on a variety of evidence based interventions to help you manage daily life in a calmer, grounded and fulfilled manner. I have trained to work with many mental health issues from anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma, neurodiversity, to Bipolar and psychosis. Together we can begin a journey to help work out how to help soothe both mind and body.
I am an accredited specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with teenagers and young people.
I completed a 4 year full time training specialising in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. I support children, young people and their families manage challenges such as emotional dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, somatic complaints, and worries that affect daily life.
I am an accredited specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with teenagers and young people.
I completed a 4 year full time training specialising in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. I support children, young people and their families manage challenges such as emotional dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, somatic complaints, and worries that affect daily life.
My aims as an Educational Psychologist and Parent Coach are to ensure that every child feels accepted and understood for who they are, and that their parents and teachers feel confident in how to support them so that positive steps of progress are made towards a life that is thriving, not just surviving.
I offer online parent coaching as well as observational & consultative EP support local to Frome, Somerset. I specialise in supporting families where there is neurodiversity, demand avoidance, school-based anxiety, and/or educational trauma, and provide 1:1 in-depth educational assessments for neurodiverse children experiencing difficulty engaging in school
My aims as an Educational Psychologist and Parent Coach are to ensure that every child feels accepted and understood for who they are, and that their parents and teachers feel confident in how to support them so that positive steps of progress are made towards a life that is thriving, not just surviving.
I offer online parent coaching as well as observational & consultative EP support local to Frome, Somerset. I specialise in supporting families where there is neurodiversity, demand avoidance, school-based anxiety, and/or educational trauma, and provide 1:1 in-depth educational assessments for neurodiverse children experiencing difficulty engaging in school
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
Whether you’re a caregiver, a high achiever, or someone who simply feels emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. I work with people who are ready to move beyond coping and begin healing in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real. Feel free to contact me for a 15 minute call.
My approach integrates evidence-based CBT with a deep respect for your lived experience. I also draw from Compassion-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed techniques, and Interpersonal Process to support you in reconnecting with your values, boundaries, and self-worth.
I am a fully registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist.
I work psychoanalytically which means I work with not only what is on the surface but also what is hidden from sight deep in the unconscious. These parts of the self, which are normally beyond reach, nevertheless impact our behaviour and feelings about ourselves and the world. I can help your child to feel less anxious, angry or depressed and more at ease.
I am a fully registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist.
I work psychoanalytically which means I work with not only what is on the surface but also what is hidden from sight deep in the unconscious. These parts of the self, which are normally beyond reach, nevertheless impact our behaviour and feelings about ourselves and the world. I can help your child to feel less anxious, angry or depressed and more at ease.
Alex Ogando | Creative Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS15
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I've been in your shoes, I know it takes a lot of courage to reach out and get support, whether it's for yourself, or someone you love, like your child.
Life often feels messy. Sometimes we can get trapped in a storm of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that we just can't figure out how to move through, and we can be left feeling frustrated and helpless. I really understand that, it can be unbearable to feel this way and we can feel worse for not knowing how to 'fix' it. The truth is that you don't need to be fixed - trust me on this. Instead, you are likely at a point where you could do with the right support and guidance to help you listen to what's happening within, and come to understand it in a different way that allows you to move forward.
I've been in your shoes, I know it takes a lot of courage to reach out and get support, whether it's for yourself, or someone you love, like your child.
Life often feels messy. Sometimes we can get trapped in a storm of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that we just can't figure out how to move through, and we can be left feeling frustrated and helpless. I really understand that, it can be unbearable to feel this way and we can feel worse for not knowing how to 'fix' it. The truth is that you don't need to be fixed - trust me on this. Instead, you are likely at a point where you could do with the right support and guidance to help you listen to what's happening within, and come to understand it in a different way that allows you to move forward.
I was a drama teacher for 15 years and registered both the therapeutic power of creative play and the increase in children requiring emotional support.
I am trained to support clients with complex needs. My practice is trauma-informed and I am qualified to work with adopted children. I have experience of supporting children in the care system.
I was a drama teacher for 15 years and registered both the therapeutic power of creative play and the increase in children requiring emotional support.
I am trained to support clients with complex needs. My practice is trauma-informed and I am qualified to work with adopted children. I have experience of supporting children in the care system.
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and ADHD coach with over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence.
My goal is always to understand individuals perspectives and work together to identify and achieve treatment goals.
Together we will help you to gain control of your difficulties and feel empowered and equipped to make and maintain positive changes.
I can adapt treatment models to work with children and young people, as well as those with Neurodiversity.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and ADHD coach with over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence.
My goal is always to understand individuals perspectives and work together to identify and achieve treatment goals.
Together we will help you to gain control of your difficulties and feel empowered and equipped to make and maintain positive changes.
I can adapt treatment models to work with children and young people, as well as those with Neurodiversity.
I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children, adolescents and adults.
I am passionate about both hypnotherapy and EMDR - it's truly a privilege to support people to make progress which is often life changing! I'm continually updating my skills and as a HCPC registered occupational therapist, love working holistically and creatively, supporting your wellbeing in the broadest sense, and encouraging kindness and self compassion.
I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children, adolescents and adults.
I am passionate about both hypnotherapy and EMDR - it's truly a privilege to support people to make progress which is often life changing! I'm continually updating my skills and as a HCPC registered occupational therapist, love working holistically and creatively, supporting your wellbeing in the broadest sense, and encouraging kindness and self compassion.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol.
People can feel overwhelmed in there life for many different reasons. My clients are often experiencing crisis in their life and seek support to help them to habitual and intrusive thoughts, feelings and behaviours that limit their joy of life. Such issues include: Depression Anxiety Drug and Alcohol addiction Low Self-Esteem and Confidence.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol.
People can feel overwhelmed in there life for many different reasons. My clients are often experiencing crisis in their life and seek support to help them to habitual and intrusive thoughts, feelings and behaviours that limit their joy of life. Such issues include: Depression Anxiety Drug and Alcohol addiction Low Self-Esteem and Confidence.
I have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and familues either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools.
I'm an integrative counsellor within person centered theory enabling a safe therapeutic space to explore presenting issues. This can involve elements of talking, art, music, games, creative expression, CBT, play or systemic exploration. Sometimes the process can involve families or just individual but I am happy to work that's comfortable for you.
I have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and familues either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools.
I'm an integrative counsellor within person centered theory enabling a safe therapeutic space to explore presenting issues. This can involve elements of talking, art, music, games, creative expression, CBT, play or systemic exploration. Sometimes the process can involve families or just individual but I am happy to work that's comfortable for you.
I work with children, young people, and adults.
With almost 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, supportive space for children, young people, adults, and families. I specialise in helping clients navigate transitions, such as moving abroad or role changes, and support with issues like anxiety, stress, and relationship difficulties. My approach is tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
I work with children, young people, and adults.
With almost 20 years of experience, I offer a warm, supportive space for children, young people, adults, and families. I specialise in helping clients navigate transitions, such as moving abroad or role changes, and support with issues like anxiety, stress, and relationship difficulties. My approach is tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
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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.