Counselling for Teens and Adolescents in Dereham

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Cara Gilhart
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, my name is Cara, coming to counselling can be daunting and finding the right counsellor is crucial. Building trust and forging a genuine therapeutic relationship is essential and I am committed to you, the client. I am an experienced BACP-accredited counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and respect. With many years of practice, I have worked with clients of all ages — from children and young people navigating the complexities of growing up, to adults. My mission is to empower you to discover your own ‘tools’ and ‘techniques’ to face any future life challenges
Hello, my name is Cara, coming to counselling can be daunting and finding the right counsellor is crucial. Building trust and forging a genuine therapeutic relationship is essential and I am committed to you, the client. I am an experienced BACP-accredited counsellor dedicated to supporting people through life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and respect. With many years of practice, I have worked with clients of all ages — from children and young people navigating the complexities of growing up, to adults. My mission is to empower you to discover your own ‘tools’ and ‘techniques’ to face any future life challenges
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Janine Daws
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Dereham NR19
I am a member the YMCA Professional Therapeutic Pathway working with teens and young people also.
I am an Integrative Therapist and fully believe every individual has the ability to make changes for themselves...sometimes it takes for someone to walk with you on that journey to help you see, support and nurture what is already there but hidden from view. I pride myself on providing a confidential, safe, welcoming space for people to feel comfortable to explore any feelings and emotions which may be causing some discomfort in their every day life.
I am a member the YMCA Professional Therapeutic Pathway working with teens and young people also.
I am an Integrative Therapist and fully believe every individual has the ability to make changes for themselves...sometimes it takes for someone to walk with you on that journey to help you see, support and nurture what is already there but hidden from view. I pride myself on providing a confidential, safe, welcoming space for people to feel comfortable to explore any feelings and emotions which may be causing some discomfort in their every day life.
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Gwen Swords
Counsellor, ACC-AC
Dereham NR19
I have also worked for Youth Justice as a Restorative Justice Officer
If you are looking for a counsellor or clinical supervisor I can offer you a warm and understanding relationship, working with you at your own pace with anything you choose to bring. You will find me approachable and friendly. Experience has taught me that anyone, whether a young person, adult, or family group can find solutions to their problems through counselling, allowing them to grow and flourish, achieving a more hopeful and exciting future, enjoying life more fully. I can support you to find your best solutions in order to find peace for yourself and/or to support you to make changes to improve your quality of life.
I have also worked for Youth Justice as a Restorative Justice Officer
If you are looking for a counsellor or clinical supervisor I can offer you a warm and understanding relationship, working with you at your own pace with anything you choose to bring. You will find me approachable and friendly. Experience has taught me that anyone, whether a young person, adult, or family group can find solutions to their problems through counselling, allowing them to grow and flourish, achieving a more hopeful and exciting future, enjoying life more fully. I can support you to find your best solutions in order to find peace for yourself and/or to support you to make changes to improve your quality of life.
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Clarissa Smith
Psychotherapist, PTUK Accred
Dereham NR19
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties. I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties. I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
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Sophie Shapter
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
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Maureen Pettican
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
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Becky List. - Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore. I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
Life can feel exhausting when you’ve spent years carrying anxiety, low mood, trauma, or relationship difficulties while trying to hold everything together on the outside. Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what is wrong, while others simply know they do not feel like themselves anymore. I work with adults, children, and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, masking, people-pleasing, and relationship difficulties.
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Kim Bucher
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I’m Kim Bucher, a BACP-registered, psychotherapeutic counsellor based near Dereham, Norfolk, offering confidential counselling for adults and young people aged 13+, both in-person and online. I'm passionate about mental well-being and support people with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, and feeling emotionally stuck, as well as issues such as OCD, ADHD, ASD/autism, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
I’m Kim Bucher, a BACP-registered, psychotherapeutic counsellor based near Dereham, Norfolk, offering confidential counselling for adults and young people aged 13+, both in-person and online. I'm passionate about mental well-being and support people with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, and feeling emotionally stuck, as well as issues such as OCD, ADHD, ASD/autism, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
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Fairlie Winship
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Harleston IP20
As an experienced Psychotherapist, I can help you to feel better, process emotions and improve your mental health. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) or traditional talking therapy, we can work with whatever is troubling you, be it anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss or past traumas, coming to terms with/managing diagnoses, and much more. I can help you develop coping strategies, build resilience and find your way to a more harmonious life. I also work with other mental health professionals and counselling students. Whatever your therapeutic hopes and intentions, I am available for in person, online or outdoor therapy.
As an experienced Psychotherapist, I can help you to feel better, process emotions and improve your mental health. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) or traditional talking therapy, we can work with whatever is troubling you, be it anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss or past traumas, coming to terms with/managing diagnoses, and much more. I can help you develop coping strategies, build resilience and find your way to a more harmonious life. I also work with other mental health professionals and counselling students. Whatever your therapeutic hopes and intentions, I am available for in person, online or outdoor therapy.
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Dr Harrie Johnson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Wymondham NR18
Hello, I'm Harrie (she/her). Thank you for checking my bio and well done for making it this far. A bit about me: I'm an experienced, warm, and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I believe great therapy is about being a team so that you feel comfortable to share and take courageous steps towards making positive and lasting change. Since qualifying from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in 2016, I have delivered evidence-based therapy, training and supervision within acute NHS hospital settings. I specialise in supporting individuals with chronic pain, physical health conditions, trauma, anxiety and mood difficulties.
Hello, I'm Harrie (she/her). Thank you for checking my bio and well done for making it this far. A bit about me: I'm an experienced, warm, and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I believe great therapy is about being a team so that you feel comfortable to share and take courageous steps towards making positive and lasting change. Since qualifying from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in 2016, I have delivered evidence-based therapy, training and supervision within acute NHS hospital settings. I specialise in supporting individuals with chronic pain, physical health conditions, trauma, anxiety and mood difficulties.
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Sam Nash: Integrative Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families in both private practice and various mental health settings, I bring a wealth of expertise to the field.
As an attachment-based, relational therapist, I am equipped to work with an extensive range of issues that arise as part of the human experience. For more details, please visit my website.
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and families in both private practice and various mental health settings, I bring a wealth of expertise to the field.
As an attachment-based, relational therapist, I am equipped to work with an extensive range of issues that arise as part of the human experience. For more details, please visit my website.
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Aynur Yalcin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
A warm welcome, I am Aynur a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over 15 years of experience working in the National Health Service (NHS), alongside the charitable sector providing therapy, clinical supervision for staff and consultation for multi-disciplinary teams. I currently work in a busy inner London community mental health team supporting adults with complex emotional needs.
A warm welcome, I am Aynur a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) with over 15 years of experience working in the National Health Service (NHS), alongside the charitable sector providing therapy, clinical supervision for staff and consultation for multi-disciplinary teams. I currently work in a busy inner London community mental health team supporting adults with complex emotional needs.
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Nicola Poole
Counsellor, MBACP
Aylsham NR11
EXPLORE - EXPERIENCE - ENGAGE - EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
EXPLORE - EXPERIENCE - ENGAGE - EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
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Jay Jankee
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist with 25+ years of experience working in the NHS as a Mental Health Practitioner and as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in NHS Talking therapies. I specialise in providing treatment for all forms of anxiety disorders and experiences of depressive symptoms. I work collaboratively, I am emphatic and have a warm style in delivering treatment to promote proactive steps towards wellbeing leading to desirable change. I respect client’s personal experiences and listen compassionately to their views and perspectives. I work collaboratively to explore solutions that would work best for the individual.
I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist with 25+ years of experience working in the NHS as a Mental Health Practitioner and as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in NHS Talking therapies. I specialise in providing treatment for all forms of anxiety disorders and experiences of depressive symptoms. I work collaboratively, I am emphatic and have a warm style in delivering treatment to promote proactive steps towards wellbeing leading to desirable change. I respect client’s personal experiences and listen compassionately to their views and perspectives. I work collaboratively to explore solutions that would work best for the individual.
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Dr Emily Haythornthwaite
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr Emily Haythornthwaite. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Alongside my private practice, I work part-time within the NHS as a Senior Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in a variety of settings including neonatal unit, CMHTs, perinatal community mental health team, CAMHS, EIP, DCMH for serving military personnel and forensics. I have experience of working with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, sleep difficulties and dental anxiety.
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr Emily Haythornthwaite. I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Alongside my private practice, I work part-time within the NHS as a Senior Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in a variety of settings including neonatal unit, CMHTs, perinatal community mental health team, CAMHS, EIP, DCMH for serving military personnel and forensics. I have experience of working with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociation, sleep difficulties and dental anxiety.
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Daniel Hawkes
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be feeling anxious, low, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or affected by past experiences. Maybe you’re not sure where to start, but you know something needs to change. I have 11 years’ experience providing therapy in both NHS and private settings, and I offer practical, evidence-based support to help you understand what’s going on and work towards meaningful, lasting change — at a pace that works for you.
You might be feeling anxious, low, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or affected by past experiences. Maybe you’re not sure where to start, but you know something needs to change. I have 11 years’ experience providing therapy in both NHS and private settings, and I offer practical, evidence-based support to help you understand what’s going on and work towards meaningful, lasting change — at a pace that works for you.
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Emma Hunnisett
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Norwich NR2
I have a neurodevelopmental clinic and work with a team of clinicians providing ASD and ADHD assessments and reports which are NICE compliant. I also provide psychotherapy for people affected by domestic abuse, with a special interest in coercive control.
I have a neurodevelopmental clinic and work with a team of clinicians providing ASD and ADHD assessments and reports which are NICE compliant. I also provide psychotherapy for people affected by domestic abuse, with a special interest in coercive control.
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Lorraine Diston
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Norwich NR7
The therapeutic space I offer allows children, adolescents, adults and couples the space to express and communicate their feelings in a safe, warm non-judgmental space, helping them alleviate emotional conditions that are causing problems and/or preventing them realising their potential.
Hello... My name is Lorraine Diston, I am a post graduate Person-Centred counsellor, play therapist and clinical supervisor with a specialism of working with trauma, abuse and bereavement. I offer support to adults and couples with talking therapy, holding a space for you to explore what you feel important to share. I also see children and young people offering solution focused talking therapy as well as play and creative therapy.
The therapeutic space I offer allows children, adolescents, adults and couples the space to express and communicate their feelings in a safe, warm non-judgmental space, helping them alleviate emotional conditions that are causing problems and/or preventing them realising their potential.
Hello... My name is Lorraine Diston, I am a post graduate Person-Centred counsellor, play therapist and clinical supervisor with a specialism of working with trauma, abuse and bereavement. I offer support to adults and couples with talking therapy, holding a space for you to explore what you feel important to share. I also see children and young people offering solution focused talking therapy as well as play and creative therapy.
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Sally Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Norwich NR2
Welcome! My guess is that getting started can be pretty scary to talk to someone you don't know about things that make you feel uncomfortable, sad, angry, overjoyed or embarrassed, but i would like to reassure you that this process is here to help you grow. There are certain elements necessary in therapy to maintain a space of positivity, growth and healing, but you are not responsible for maintaining those elements - that is the job of the therapist - my job. It is imperative that we maintain a judgement free space that is challenging but comforting and be open about your experience as it unfolds.
Welcome! My guess is that getting started can be pretty scary to talk to someone you don't know about things that make you feel uncomfortable, sad, angry, overjoyed or embarrassed, but i would like to reassure you that this process is here to help you grow. There are certain elements necessary in therapy to maintain a space of positivity, growth and healing, but you are not responsible for maintaining those elements - that is the job of the therapist - my job. It is imperative that we maintain a judgement free space that is challenging but comforting and be open about your experience as it unfolds.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.