Child Counselling in Cambridge
I have worked with children from age 4-17 with a range of presenting issues including trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, self-harm, depression and school refusal.
I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a fully accredited member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy). My experience in counselling has been wide and varied. I have worked for two charities based in central Cambridge and have worked with young people in school settings and in counselling practices.
I have worked with children from age 4-17 with a range of presenting issues including trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, self-harm, depression and school refusal.
I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a fully accredited member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy). My experience in counselling has been wide and varied. I have worked for two charities based in central Cambridge and have worked with young people in school settings and in counselling practices.
I have over 20 years experience working in the NHS in both adult as well as children and adolescent mental health services.
Young people live in a world of constant comparison, whether it’s academic in school, or social through friendships, social media or online. The pressure this creates can often lead to overwhelming emotions and symptoms of anxiety or depression. Having prolonged emotional or mental health difficulties can be scary for both the young person and their family.
I have over 20 years experience working in the NHS in both adult as well as children and adolescent mental health services.
Young people live in a world of constant comparison, whether it’s academic in school, or social through friendships, social media or online. The pressure this creates can often lead to overwhelming emotions and symptoms of anxiety or depression. Having prolonged emotional or mental health difficulties can be scary for both the young person and their family.
I primarily work with children and adults who have experienced trauma, or are experiencing poor mental health.
I offer creative therapy work alongside talking therapy. This means I work mainly in a non-directive way and do not push for dialogue should the client struggle with talking about their issue. We will explore the issue through creative means, such as art therapy techniques, play therapy techniques, SandStory Therapy, music therapy and more.
I primarily work with children and adults who have experienced trauma, or are experiencing poor mental health.
I offer creative therapy work alongside talking therapy. This means I work mainly in a non-directive way and do not push for dialogue should the client struggle with talking about their issue. We will explore the issue through creative means, such as art therapy techniques, play therapy techniques, SandStory Therapy, music therapy and more.
I have trained with Relate and work with children and young people, (talking therapy and creative therapy), individuals, couples and families.
I have been a counsellor/therapist for the last 18 years. I love my work and I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space so that we can work through difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. My counselling style is varied as it is very much dependent on the individuals or couples needs and concerns. I have felt honoured to work with those who have been my clients. It is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. Meet with me for an introductory consultation and we can discover the best ways to help make the changes needed to help you on your journey.
I have trained with Relate and work with children and young people, (talking therapy and creative therapy), individuals, couples and families.
I have been a counsellor/therapist for the last 18 years. I love my work and I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space so that we can work through difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. My counselling style is varied as it is very much dependent on the individuals or couples needs and concerns. I have felt honoured to work with those who have been my clients. It is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. Meet with me for an introductory consultation and we can discover the best ways to help make the changes needed to help you on your journey.
I predominantly work with adolescents, adults, or families navigating challenges such as trauma, behavioural difficulties, communication breakdowns, or emotional dysregulation. They may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, or negative thought patterns that affect their emotions and behaviour. Adolescents may seek a confidential space to feel heard, respected, and free to explore their thoughts and emotions, learning new ways to manage complicated feelings and relationships. A family may feel stuck in repetitive, unhelpful patterns and want to find new ways to improve their relationships and communication.
I predominantly work with adolescents, adults, or families navigating challenges such as trauma, behavioural difficulties, communication breakdowns, or emotional dysregulation. They may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, or negative thought patterns that affect their emotions and behaviour. Adolescents may seek a confidential space to feel heard, respected, and free to explore their thoughts and emotions, learning new ways to manage complicated feelings and relationships. A family may feel stuck in repetitive, unhelpful patterns and want to find new ways to improve their relationships and communication.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist which means I am trained to a doctorate level in CBT (short term) and psychodynamic therapy (short or long term) for children, adolescents and adults.
In my work with adults, I will work with you to increase understanding about conscious and unconscious patterns of relating to yourself and others, as well as introducing practical strategies, with the aim of bringing about symptom reduction.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist which means I am trained to a doctorate level in CBT (short term) and psychodynamic therapy (short or long term) for children, adolescents and adults.
In my work with adults, I will work with you to increase understanding about conscious and unconscious patterns of relating to yourself and others, as well as introducing practical strategies, with the aim of bringing about symptom reduction.
I have been working for over 14 years with extensive experience working with Child and Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Services.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
I have been working for over 14 years with extensive experience working with Child and Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Services.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
I’m a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Counsellor supporting children and adults through in-person and online therapy.
I offer trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and emotionally attuned support in a safe, inclusive space. Together, we explore what’s beneath the overwhelm and build practical tools for emotional regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful change—helping you reconnect with your strengths.
I’m a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming Counsellor supporting children and adults through in-person and online therapy.
I offer trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and emotionally attuned support in a safe, inclusive space. Together, we explore what’s beneath the overwhelm and build practical tools for emotional regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful change—helping you reconnect with your strengths.
Working with adults, children and young people since 2001 and with experience of working in several large organisations across health, education and criminal justice.
Offering a safe and secure private studio space and also online and telephone sessions where you can explore thoughts and feelings not only through the medium of art and creativity, but also through spoken communication in an non judgemental and welcoming environment. My experience and expertise can help to facilitate your journey, however long or short, to understanding, making sense and acceptance of the issues that may be presenting to you. I aim to provide and facilitate a healing and creative space to bring about change and understanding.
Working with adults, children and young people since 2001 and with experience of working in several large organisations across health, education and criminal justice.
Offering a safe and secure private studio space and also online and telephone sessions where you can explore thoughts and feelings not only through the medium of art and creativity, but also through spoken communication in an non judgemental and welcoming environment. My experience and expertise can help to facilitate your journey, however long or short, to understanding, making sense and acceptance of the issues that may be presenting to you. I aim to provide and facilitate a healing and creative space to bring about change and understanding.
It's not always easy to reach out and ask for support. We often feel that we can manage on our own or don't want to bother anyone with our thoughts and feelings. It can be hard to find a balance between work, relationships, family & other commitments to prioritise yourself. No matter what brings you to therapy the most important part is the relationship we will share. I aim to ensure you feel heard & give you a space to work through anything you want to bring to help you have a greater insight & self-awareness and I will walk alongside you on this journey. Counselling isn't a one size fits all package it's as individual as you are.
It's not always easy to reach out and ask for support. We often feel that we can manage on our own or don't want to bother anyone with our thoughts and feelings. It can be hard to find a balance between work, relationships, family & other commitments to prioritise yourself. No matter what brings you to therapy the most important part is the relationship we will share. I aim to ensure you feel heard & give you a space to work through anything you want to bring to help you have a greater insight & self-awareness and I will walk alongside you on this journey. Counselling isn't a one size fits all package it's as individual as you are.
I use EMDR therapy to treat adults, children and adolescents with varying presenting difficulties, including: trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, complicated grief, phobias, depression, childhood trauma and sexual violence.
EMDR therapy involves identifying your emotional wounds and then, through processing you can be supported to transform them to a state of emotional resolution. In essence, the past experiences that have been causing you distress, can be digested and stored differently to reduce their emotional intensity and impact.
I use EMDR therapy to treat adults, children and adolescents with varying presenting difficulties, including: trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, complicated grief, phobias, depression, childhood trauma and sexual violence.
EMDR therapy involves identifying your emotional wounds and then, through processing you can be supported to transform them to a state of emotional resolution. In essence, the past experiences that have been causing you distress, can be digested and stored differently to reduce their emotional intensity and impact.
I have experience in working with children and adults with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including co morbid difficulties such as neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.
When you contact me initially I will walk you through some of the options and if we decide to work together I will meet you (or you and your family/significant people in your life) ‘where you are’ in life. We may decide to focus on getting a better understanding of the ways that your early experiences have influenced the ways you perceive the world and relate to people around you. We may focus purely on the present and your goals for the future. Based on your circumstances we may decide to do some time limited or long term therapy.
I have experience in working with children and adults with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including co morbid difficulties such as neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.
When you contact me initially I will walk you through some of the options and if we decide to work together I will meet you (or you and your family/significant people in your life) ‘where you are’ in life. We may decide to focus on getting a better understanding of the ways that your early experiences have influenced the ways you perceive the world and relate to people around you. We may focus purely on the present and your goals for the future. Based on your circumstances we may decide to do some time limited or long term therapy.
Alongside my practice, I have worked as an honorary psychotherapist at Home-Start Cambridgeshire, supporting children, and Highbury Counselling Centre, working with young adults.
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to feel at ease in your body, your sexuality, or your relationships—feeling weighed down by anxiety, shame, or confusion about who you are or what you want. I work with both adults and young people, often those facing complex challenges that may be rooted in painful or traumatic experiences. Some people come after having had CBT or other time-limited therapies before and feeling frustrated it hasn’t brought the change they hoped for. Others already understand a lot about their struggles but still feel stuck with painful symptoms.
Alongside my practice, I have worked as an honorary psychotherapist at Home-Start Cambridgeshire, supporting children, and Highbury Counselling Centre, working with young adults.
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to feel at ease in your body, your sexuality, or your relationships—feeling weighed down by anxiety, shame, or confusion about who you are or what you want. I work with both adults and young people, often those facing complex challenges that may be rooted in painful or traumatic experiences. Some people come after having had CBT or other time-limited therapies before and feeling frustrated it hasn’t brought the change they hoped for. Others already understand a lot about their struggles but still feel stuck with painful symptoms.
Art therapy can be very effective with everyone but my specialism is in working with young children and adolescents who may be struggling with various issues including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders or OCD, ASD ( autistic spectrum diagnosis) or ADHD or who may adapting to home or family transitions and events outside of their control.
I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist in 2009 and since then have worked in the community delivering art therapy in schools, eating disorder units, palliative care and in the Young Adult Service. For the last 5 years I have mainly worked with children and young people as well as their families and also run a private practice. My training was essentially psychodynamic but since qualifying I have completed further training covering family systems, narcissistic and domestic abuse, addictions, codependency, and play therapy. I now work as an art therapist, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.
Art therapy can be very effective with everyone but my specialism is in working with young children and adolescents who may be struggling with various issues including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders or OCD, ASD ( autistic spectrum diagnosis) or ADHD or who may adapting to home or family transitions and events outside of their control.
I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist in 2009 and since then have worked in the community delivering art therapy in schools, eating disorder units, palliative care and in the Young Adult Service. For the last 5 years I have mainly worked with children and young people as well as their families and also run a private practice. My training was essentially psychodynamic but since qualifying I have completed further training covering family systems, narcissistic and domestic abuse, addictions, codependency, and play therapy. I now work as an art therapist, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.
Are you concerned about your or your child’s well-being?
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist specialising in work with children, young people (up to age 25), and families. My approach is psychodynamic, which means I focus on the emotional meaning behind behaviour, exploring how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. I have experience working in mainstream, special schools and NHS since 2016.
Are you concerned about your or your child’s well-being?
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist specialising in work with children, young people (up to age 25), and families. My approach is psychodynamic, which means I focus on the emotional meaning behind behaviour, exploring how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. I have experience working in mainstream, special schools and NHS since 2016.
Cambridge Counselling Service is the largest private counselling service in Cambridge. Counselling is for anyone who wants to invest in getting their life on track. Typical problems that people bring to counselling include low-mood, depression, feeling stuck or trapped, anxiety, stress, feeling unhappy at work, eating issues, over-doing drink, drugs, gambling, gaming or social media, relationship issues (work or personal), identity issues, family problems, bereavement, career uncertainty, life-stage issues or personal development. We have private, comfortable and light-filled consulting rooms near Stourbridge Common, Cambridge.
Cambridge Counselling Service is the largest private counselling service in Cambridge. Counselling is for anyone who wants to invest in getting their life on track. Typical problems that people bring to counselling include low-mood, depression, feeling stuck or trapped, anxiety, stress, feeling unhappy at work, eating issues, over-doing drink, drugs, gambling, gaming or social media, relationship issues (work or personal), identity issues, family problems, bereavement, career uncertainty, life-stage issues or personal development. We have private, comfortable and light-filled consulting rooms near Stourbridge Common, Cambridge.
I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
I recognise seeking help can be a daunting process. I am committed to working with you to ensure we find the right pace and approach for you. I will provide a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space to explore your concerns. We will work together to manage difficult feelings & experiences & find ways to meaningfully reconnect to your life values.
I have further specialist training to offer assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD in children and adults, helping you to gain clarity and answers.
I recognise seeking help can be a daunting process. I am committed to working with you to ensure we find the right pace and approach for you. I will provide a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space to explore your concerns. We will work together to manage difficult feelings & experiences & find ways to meaningfully reconnect to your life values.
I work with adults, adolescents and children.
I have specialist training in working with children and adolescents and I use the arts wherever possible. I have Theraplay level 1 training and am an approved therapist for the Adoption Support Agency. I have also worked with DBT in time limited therapy to help with anxiety and managing overwhelming feelings.
I work with adults, adolescents and children.
I have specialist training in working with children and adolescents and I use the arts wherever possible. I have Theraplay level 1 training and am an approved therapist for the Adoption Support Agency. I have also worked with DBT in time limited therapy to help with anxiety and managing overwhelming feelings.
Throughout my therapy sessions I encourage my clients to use a variety of art materials such as sand tray, paints and clay as a way for young people to express themselves. I believe these materials can be incredibly helpful in enabling a young person to express feelings. I believe that this can support a child to articulate what they may be struggling to verbalise.
Throughout my therapy sessions I encourage my clients to use a variety of art materials such as sand tray, paints and clay as a way for young people to express themselves. I believe these materials can be incredibly helpful in enabling a young person to express feelings. I believe that this can support a child to articulate what they may be struggling to verbalise.
I have been working as a qualified Counsellor MBACP (Accred) since 2015. I have extensive experience working with adults and young people. I work using a person centred/integrative approach, helping people to feel better with who they are. I have worked with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, identity, sexuality, relationships and self-harm. Alongside counselling, I am a qualified clinical supervisor, and offer structured supervision for counsellors. I am also qualified in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and person centred experiential counselling for depression (PCECFD).
I have been working as a qualified Counsellor MBACP (Accred) since 2015. I have extensive experience working with adults and young people. I work using a person centred/integrative approach, helping people to feel better with who they are. I have worked with a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, identity, sexuality, relationships and self-harm. Alongside counselling, I am a qualified clinical supervisor, and offer structured supervision for counsellors. I am also qualified in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and person centred experiential counselling for depression (PCECFD).
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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.