Child Counselling in Claygate
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of difficulties. I have a decade of experience in the NHS and understand the importance of adapting my knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the individual or family that I am working with.
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Clinical Psychologist working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of difficulties. I have a decade of experience in the NHS and understand the importance of adapting my knowledge and expertise to meet the needs of the individual or family that I am working with.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, particularly in today’s world. I am a qualified, fully accredited and experienced therapist, here to work with you to achieve a positive outcome, whatever that may be for you. I aim to offer professional yet approachable support, taking the stigma out of therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, particularly in today’s world. I am a qualified, fully accredited and experienced therapist, here to work with you to achieve a positive outcome, whatever that may be for you. I aim to offer professional yet approachable support, taking the stigma out of therapy.
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Chartered with the BPS and registered with HCPC. I work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, phobias, OCD, stress. I use an individualised integrative therapy approach, drawing on CBT, ACT, CFT, Mindfulness, EMDR. I have specialist experience in working with trauma, grief and loss. I also specialise in supporting individuals through relationship changes (divorce/separation) and through the challenges of life's stressors - work, parenting, family dynamics, heath issues.
I am a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Chartered with the BPS and registered with HCPC. I work with adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, phobias, OCD, stress. I use an individualised integrative therapy approach, drawing on CBT, ACT, CFT, Mindfulness, EMDR. I have specialist experience in working with trauma, grief and loss. I also specialise in supporting individuals through relationship changes (divorce/separation) and through the challenges of life's stressors - work, parenting, family dynamics, heath issues.
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Previously an Education Consultant supporting children and their families, I was inspired to retrain as a counsellor.
Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m truly glad you’ve found your way here. It takes courage to seek support for your well-being. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by past or present experiences, maybe linked to trauma, loss, or family and relationship difficulties. You are here no doubt seeking healing and to feel more like yourself and you want to feel understood and supported without judgment. Your ultimate goal may be greater confidence, inner peace, or emotional freedom.
Previously an Education Consultant supporting children and their families, I was inspired to retrain as a counsellor.
Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m truly glad you’ve found your way here. It takes courage to seek support for your well-being. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by past or present experiences, maybe linked to trauma, loss, or family and relationship difficulties. You are here no doubt seeking healing and to feel more like yourself and you want to feel understood and supported without judgment. Your ultimate goal may be greater confidence, inner peace, or emotional freedom.
My passion is to help children of all ages who may feel anxious; emotionally dysregulated; and mentally and physically exhausted feel at ease again in their bodies, their mind, their surroundings and their relationships.
I use traditional methods of therapy such as counselling and play therapy as well cutting edge research based sound healing called the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside Energy Alignment which has proved invaluable in my own personal development.
My passion is to help children of all ages who may feel anxious; emotionally dysregulated; and mentally and physically exhausted feel at ease again in their bodies, their mind, their surroundings and their relationships.
I use traditional methods of therapy such as counselling and play therapy as well cutting edge research based sound healing called the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside Energy Alignment which has proved invaluable in my own personal development.
Couns, MNCPS (Accred), CYPT, MBACP, GMBPsS is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults.
Specialising in Person-Centred Play Therapy, I support children, young people, and adults with tailored, compassionate care. I use play to build trust, open communication, and gently explore emotional challenges—making therapy engaging, effective, and deeply rewarding.
Couns, MNCPS (Accred), CYPT, MBACP, GMBPsS is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults.
Specialising in Person-Centred Play Therapy, I support children, young people, and adults with tailored, compassionate care. I use play to build trust, open communication, and gently explore emotional challenges—making therapy engaging, effective, and deeply rewarding.
I am passionate about working with children and young people and have spent many years working within the educational sector.
I adapt my therapy style to each individuals needs. With children and Young people I offer talking therapy as well as working with sand, being creative and playing with toys as part of the process.
I am passionate about working with children and young people and have spent many years working within the educational sector.
I adapt my therapy style to each individuals needs. With children and Young people I offer talking therapy as well as working with sand, being creative and playing with toys as part of the process.
I employ diverse methods: CBT for effective problem-solving, Emotionally Focused Therapy enhances relational understanding, and Play Therapy fosters creative expression, particularly beneficial for children.
At Pro Comfort Counselling (P.C.C), step into a realm where family complexities and relationship intricacies find understanding and transformation. In the face of challenges like family conflicts, ADHD, and substance abuse, envision a guide specializing in Family and Couples Therapy - someone attuned to your unique journey. I am that guide, offering more than expertise; I offer a compassionate partnership. As a psychologist skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy, I invite you to embark on a transformative journey. Change is possible—let's start the journey together.
I employ diverse methods: CBT for effective problem-solving, Emotionally Focused Therapy enhances relational understanding, and Play Therapy fosters creative expression, particularly beneficial for children.
At Pro Comfort Counselling (P.C.C), step into a realm where family complexities and relationship intricacies find understanding and transformation. In the face of challenges like family conflicts, ADHD, and substance abuse, envision a guide specializing in Family and Couples Therapy - someone attuned to your unique journey. I am that guide, offering more than expertise; I offer a compassionate partnership. As a psychologist skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy, I invite you to embark on a transformative journey. Change is possible—let's start the journey together.
You may have had experience of counselling or therapy , or none at all. Sometimes it is hard to make the first step into talking therapy. You may be feeling that it could be helpful to have some time to talk about what is going on in your life, about feelings of loss, unhappiness, anxiety or maybe that things are just not 'right'. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are particularly difficult at this time. Working with the right counsellor can help to work through issues from the past , present day problems or looking towards the future and what you may want to change in your life.
You may have had experience of counselling or therapy , or none at all. Sometimes it is hard to make the first step into talking therapy. You may be feeling that it could be helpful to have some time to talk about what is going on in your life, about feelings of loss, unhappiness, anxiety or maybe that things are just not 'right'. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are particularly difficult at this time. Working with the right counsellor can help to work through issues from the past , present day problems or looking towards the future and what you may want to change in your life.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches complimented with a creative style of working which can be tailored to best meeting the needs of an adult or the needs of a child.
Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches complimented with a creative style of working which can be tailored to best meeting the needs of an adult or the needs of a child.
Counselling can help you to explore and work through emotional difficulties you may be experiencing that could be affecting your thoughts and behaviours. It is a space for you to share things that you may be finding difficult to talk to your friends and family about. These difficulties may be from your past that are now causing problems in your present or from a more recent trauma you have experienced in your life such as a relationship break-up, loss of someone close to you or difficulties with getting to sleep or sleep not feeling like sleep anymore, but feeling more like an escape.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings.
We will spend some time getting to know each other to create a safe and relaxed space, to help you talk freely about your experiences. We may talk about what has brought you to therapy, as well as what is important to you and what you would like from the sessions. I will be interested in hearing about various different aspects of your life.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings.
We will spend some time getting to know each other to create a safe and relaxed space, to help you talk freely about your experiences. We may talk about what has brought you to therapy, as well as what is important to you and what you would like from the sessions. I will be interested in hearing about various different aspects of your life.
Are you worried about your child’s behaviour, school refusal, anxiety or outbursts?
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, grief, and stress-related issues. My creative and collaborative approach helps clients express emotions, process past experiences, and feel more grounded. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, sessions are always personalised, compassionate, and designed to meet your unique needs.
Are you worried about your child’s behaviour, school refusal, anxiety or outbursts?
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, grief, and stress-related issues. My creative and collaborative approach helps clients express emotions, process past experiences, and feel more grounded. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, sessions are always personalised, compassionate, and designed to meet your unique needs.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia.
Sam draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy. Sam works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia.
Sam draws upon multiple therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Radically Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy. Sam works with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I offer a service that suits you, being an integrative counsellor enables me to work with adults, children and young people in a more holistic way tailoring my work to your needs.
We all have times in our life where we may need the support of our family and friends to help us get through. Sometimes though seeking professional support of a counsellor is beneficial to enable you to discuss and work through things you may feel unable to discuss with friends and family. I can work with you on a number of life problems in a way that suits your needs. I will help you become more in touch and aware of feelings, thoughts and barriers in your life. I believe that the counselling relationship is important and work in a way that is beneficial to helping you become more self-aware, authentic and able to move forward.
I offer a service that suits you, being an integrative counsellor enables me to work with adults, children and young people in a more holistic way tailoring my work to your needs.
We all have times in our life where we may need the support of our family and friends to help us get through. Sometimes though seeking professional support of a counsellor is beneficial to enable you to discuss and work through things you may feel unable to discuss with friends and family. I can work with you on a number of life problems in a way that suits your needs. I will help you become more in touch and aware of feelings, thoughts and barriers in your life. I believe that the counselling relationship is important and work in a way that is beneficial to helping you become more self-aware, authentic and able to move forward.
Is your child experiencing anxiety, angry often, or feeling overwhelmed?
I specialise in working with Children, Teenagers and Young Adults having worked with CYP for 20 years. I have robust experience with neurodivergent teens.
I use creative resources and techniques to support clients to engage, this makes working on their challenges such as anxiety, low mood, depression, anger, lack of focus, poor self image more accessible.
Is your child experiencing anxiety, angry often, or feeling overwhelmed?
I specialise in working with Children, Teenagers and Young Adults having worked with CYP for 20 years. I have robust experience with neurodivergent teens.
I use creative resources and techniques to support clients to engage, this makes working on their challenges such as anxiety, low mood, depression, anger, lack of focus, poor self image more accessible.
Parent- child relations, struggling partner, or friendship issues.
Whatever your issues are , I am happy to listen to you and help you find a way to manage your unhappiness. When there are difficulties that overwhelm you it is good to take time for yourself and reflect on the effect your life is having on you and the people close to you. Many issues cause conflict , anxiety, and depression. It is easy to feel lonely and disconnected from ourselves and the people who matter to us. Some issues are very private and we need a confidential environment to discuss these delicate matters, issues of the heart, the mind, the soul.
Parent- child relations, struggling partner, or friendship issues.
Whatever your issues are , I am happy to listen to you and help you find a way to manage your unhappiness. When there are difficulties that overwhelm you it is good to take time for yourself and reflect on the effect your life is having on you and the people close to you. Many issues cause conflict , anxiety, and depression. It is easy to feel lonely and disconnected from ourselves and the people who matter to us. Some issues are very private and we need a confidential environment to discuss these delicate matters, issues of the heart, the mind, the soul.
Are you feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed? Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles? Do you need to make sense of, and overcome trauma, feelings of sadness, low-self esteem or burnout? As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
Are you feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed? Are you in physical or emotional pain, working relentlessly in different areas of your life: at work, home or study, in relationships, caring or parental roles? Do you need to make sense of, and overcome trauma, feelings of sadness, low-self esteem or burnout? As a third generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients of all ages and walks of life, and have a passion for supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.
Working with children, through metaphor and play therapy, my aim is to enable children to understand and more effectively manage their emotions and behaviour, to find their voice and tell their story.
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
Working with children, through metaphor and play therapy, my aim is to enable children to understand and more effectively manage their emotions and behaviour, to find their voice and tell their story.
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
Sometimes, events or relationships can feel difficult due to deeper issues unresolved from our past, such as childhood experiences or family problems.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and provide my clients with a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space within which to explore experiences, feelings and concerns together in order to achieve positive life changes.
Sometimes, events or relationships can feel difficult due to deeper issues unresolved from our past, such as childhood experiences or family problems.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and provide my clients with a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space within which to explore experiences, feelings and concerns together in order to achieve positive life changes.
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- Chessington
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- Shepperton
- Sunbury-on-Thames
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- Teddington
- Walton-on-Thames
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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.