Counselling for Children in Dereham
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues.
Playful Nurture aims to offer children a ‘face, place and space’ to both express and explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Our aim is to provide an authentic, warm and nurturing therapeutic relationship that can hold challenging and complex lived experience, enabling and empowering children to play out and through what's troubling them.
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues.
Playful Nurture aims to offer children a ‘face, place and space’ to both express and explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Our aim is to provide an authentic, warm and nurturing therapeutic relationship that can hold challenging and complex lived experience, enabling and empowering children to play out and through what's troubling them.
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.
I use an integrative person-centred approach; I tailor each session to your individual needs and work with you, your feelings and your own life experiences. I specialise in issues ranging from: anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, Emotional School Based Avoidance (EBSA) to supporting women going through the Menopause transition.
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.
I use an integrative person-centred approach; I tailor each session to your individual needs and work with you, your feelings and your own life experiences. I specialise in issues ranging from: anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, Emotional School Based Avoidance (EBSA) to supporting women going through the Menopause transition.
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How you feel about yourself and your worth can impact on you every day and in every relationship. You may have difficulties with family members or in friendships and more personal relationships. You may find it difficult to voice your needs. Reflecting on how we are with others and with our self can be revealing and bring about change. This can help you to be more present and involved in your life. These thoughts and feelings didn’t develop overnight and I provide you with a confidential space to support you in this exploration for lasting change.
How you feel about yourself and your worth can impact on you every day and in every relationship. You may have difficulties with family members or in friendships and more personal relationships. You may find it difficult to voice your needs. Reflecting on how we are with others and with our self can be revealing and bring about change. This can help you to be more present and involved in your life. These thoughts and feelings didn’t develop overnight and I provide you with a confidential space to support you in this exploration for lasting change.
My experience as a children and young people’s counsellor allows me to reach out to clients at school, college and sixth form in addition to counselling adults of all ages.
My practice is inclusive and my space is accessible. Each person brings their own set of needs so there are no wrong answers or ways of seeing things. I work unconditionally in a Person-Centred way; I strongly believe that each person is their own expert.
My experience as a children and young people’s counsellor allows me to reach out to clients at school, college and sixth form in addition to counselling adults of all ages.
My practice is inclusive and my space is accessible. Each person brings their own set of needs so there are no wrong answers or ways of seeing things. I work unconditionally in a Person-Centred way; I strongly believe that each person is their own expert.
Hello, I'm Kirsty, a Creative Therapist offering a warm, supportive space for adults or children to explore emotions, life struggles, experiences and relationships through creative mediums and by talking things through.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and client-led. I believe that creativity can help us process experiences, understand ourselves more deeply, and find new ways of coping and connecting.
No artistic experience or skills are needed. The focus is on expression, exploration, and emotional wellbeing rather than creating 'good' artwork.
Hello, I'm Kirsty, a Creative Therapist offering a warm, supportive space for adults or children to explore emotions, life struggles, experiences and relationships through creative mediums and by talking things through.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and client-led. I believe that creativity can help us process experiences, understand ourselves more deeply, and find new ways of coping and connecting.
No artistic experience or skills are needed. The focus is on expression, exploration, and emotional wellbeing rather than creating 'good' artwork.
I utilise both my knowledge and my experience in counselling adults, children and families.
Hello, I'm Vickie, creator of Dragonfly therapy. My aim is to support you in a holistic way to work through underlying issues in a safe and non-judgemental space. Together we will explore, process and work through your experiences, and our work together will be centered on you reaching your ultimate goals. What ever you bring to the session as an individual, is personal to you and I will work at your pace to navigate and support you emotionally on this journey of discovery together.
I utilise both my knowledge and my experience in counselling adults, children and families.
Hello, I'm Vickie, creator of Dragonfly therapy. My aim is to support you in a holistic way to work through underlying issues in a safe and non-judgemental space. Together we will explore, process and work through your experiences, and our work together will be centered on you reaching your ultimate goals. What ever you bring to the session as an individual, is personal to you and I will work at your pace to navigate and support you emotionally on this journey of discovery together.
I am a Person Centred counselor who works with adults, children and young people, offering 1-1 or group therapy.
I work with all issues that can cause distress and anxiety for people. I have lot of experience of working with the effects of trauma. From Sex, drug, alcohol and gambling addiction. relationship breakdowns, marriage discord, anxiety disorders, Bereavement and loss etc.
I am a Person Centred counselor who works with adults, children and young people, offering 1-1 or group therapy.
I work with all issues that can cause distress and anxiety for people. I have lot of experience of working with the effects of trauma. From Sex, drug, alcohol and gambling addiction. relationship breakdowns, marriage discord, anxiety disorders, Bereavement and loss etc.
I am a fully certified play therapist living in Norfolk and I work with children aged 4-12 both in schools and within my practice: Shine Therapies.
I work with individual children and with groups helping children to make sense of their feelings through relationship, attunement and reflection so that they can begin to strengthen their own sense of self and begin to work through their problems.
I am a fully certified play therapist living in Norfolk and I work with children aged 4-12 both in schools and within my practice: Shine Therapies.
I work with individual children and with groups helping children to make sense of their feelings through relationship, attunement and reflection so that they can begin to strengthen their own sense of self and begin to work through their problems.
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.
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.
I have experience working in the NHS supporting children, families and adults living with a range of physical health conditions including: chronic pain and/or fatigue, cancer, diabetes, cardiac conditions, and neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, epilepsy).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
I have experience working in the NHS supporting children, families and adults living with a range of physical health conditions including: chronic pain and/or fatigue, cancer, diabetes, cardiac conditions, and neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, epilepsy).
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.
Dr Tamara Scully - Stress and Anxiety Specialist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with children, young people and adults to better understand and cope with complicated feelings, improve difficult relationships and learn practical skills to feel more confident and content.
Everyone faces challenges from time to time. This is important and helps us to grow and develop our resilience and wellbeing. However, sometimes life can feel tricky for prolonged periods of time and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and worried that things may never get any better. A clinical psychologist can support us to better understand the social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties we are experiencing. They can help us to develop our own resilience by introducing new ways of thinking about and managing situations that leaves us feeling less troubled and more content.
I work with children, young people and adults to better understand and cope with complicated feelings, improve difficult relationships and learn practical skills to feel more confident and content.
Everyone faces challenges from time to time. This is important and helps us to grow and develop our resilience and wellbeing. However, sometimes life can feel tricky for prolonged periods of time and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and worried that things may never get any better. A clinical psychologist can support us to better understand the social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties we are experiencing. They can help us to develop our own resilience by introducing new ways of thinking about and managing situations that leaves us feeling less troubled and more content.
We help children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health struggles.
Our specialism is child and adolescent care, however we do work with all ages. A huge part of our work ethos is to support parents and family members of those with mental health struggles and we offer free support services to them.
We help children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health struggles.
Our specialism is child and adolescent care, however we do work with all ages. A huge part of our work ethos is to support parents and family members of those with mental health struggles and we offer free support services to them.
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision.
Together, she can explore the issues that are troubling you and help with a wide range of difficulties, including attachment difficulties, trauma, anxiety, relationship and family issues, separation, and depression and help gain insight and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision.
Together, she can explore the issues that are troubling you and help with a wide range of difficulties, including attachment difficulties, trauma, anxiety, relationship and family issues, separation, and depression and help gain insight and a deeper understanding of yourself.
We can help with 1-1 Counselling; Relationship issues; Anxiety; Depression; Stress; Low Self Esteem; Social Anxiety; Loneliness; Child Therapy; Young Persons Counselling; Addiction; Eating Disorders; Sexual Abuse; Bereavement; ADHD/Autism/Asp.
Are you anxious/depressed/stressed/unhappy? Maybe you know the issue and don't want to feel this way any more? Even if you don't exactly know what is wrong, we will work with you to find out the cause so that you can live a happier, more contented life. We aim to get to the root of the problem so that the change is permanent. If you haven't had counselling before, or feel nervous about it, please call me for an informal chat. Counselling can be (and often is) a life changing experience. We suggest a 1st session, by the end of which you will know if you want to carry on. If you are a couple we have a specialist. Feel free to call.
We can help with 1-1 Counselling; Relationship issues; Anxiety; Depression; Stress; Low Self Esteem; Social Anxiety; Loneliness; Child Therapy; Young Persons Counselling; Addiction; Eating Disorders; Sexual Abuse; Bereavement; ADHD/Autism/Asp.
Are you anxious/depressed/stressed/unhappy? Maybe you know the issue and don't want to feel this way any more? Even if you don't exactly know what is wrong, we will work with you to find out the cause so that you can live a happier, more contented life. We aim to get to the root of the problem so that the change is permanent. If you haven't had counselling before, or feel nervous about it, please call me for an informal chat. Counselling can be (and often is) a life changing experience. We suggest a 1st session, by the end of which you will know if you want to carry on. If you are a couple we have a specialist. Feel free to call.
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Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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I work with children, adults and couples.
Grounded in the person-centred approach, I collaborate gently with my clients, moving at their pace to foster an empathetic and authentic understanding of their experiences. I aim to work mindfully, prioritising my client's well-being while helping them reach their insights and conclusions. I also offer one-off solution-focused counselling and EMDR therapy.
I work with children, adults and couples.
Grounded in the person-centred approach, I collaborate gently with my clients, moving at their pace to foster an empathetic and authentic understanding of their experiences. I aim to work mindfully, prioritising my client's well-being while helping them reach their insights and conclusions. I also offer one-off solution-focused counselling and EMDR therapy.
I am a fully qualified Psychologist holding a Psychology Bachelors Degree and two Master’s Degrees. I have some working experience within different fields of Psychology in differents countries. My main motivation is working with people that has complex needs/ mental health conditions or that are simply going through a tough moment of their lives and try to somehow help them to find their way themselves, but always side by side, providing a conifidential and secure space for them to freely and withouth any judgement express whatever they want and feel.
I am a fully qualified Psychologist holding a Psychology Bachelors Degree and two Master’s Degrees. I have some working experience within different fields of Psychology in differents countries. My main motivation is working with people that has complex needs/ mental health conditions or that are simply going through a tough moment of their lives and try to somehow help them to find their way themselves, but always side by side, providing a conifidential and secure space for them to freely and withouth any judgement express whatever they want and feel.
Wishing you a warm welcome
My name is Lucinda, and I am a nurturing, compassionate, and inclusive counsellor, specialising in working with children and young people aged 8-18.
From a person-centred ethos, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities including creative therapy using art and natural materials, walk-and-talk sessions in nature, ELSA to support emotional literacy, The Human Toolbox for managing big feelings, and yoga and mindfulness to regulate emotions, soothe the nervous system, and support restful sleep.
Wishing you a warm welcome
My name is Lucinda, and I am a nurturing, compassionate, and inclusive counsellor, specialising in working with children and young people aged 8-18.
From a person-centred ethos, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities including creative therapy using art and natural materials, walk-and-talk sessions in nature, ELSA to support emotional literacy, The Human Toolbox for managing big feelings, and yoga and mindfulness to regulate emotions, soothe the nervous system, and support restful sleep.
Growing up is hard, and today’s world brings extra pressures for children and teens.
I am able to use different methods in my therapy practice, whether it is art, play, metaphors in storytelling or symbols in the sand and clay to help children make sense of their overwhelming feelings or difficult experiences. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and the client are the keys to therapeutic change.
Growing up is hard, and today’s world brings extra pressures for children and teens.
I am able to use different methods in my therapy practice, whether it is art, play, metaphors in storytelling or symbols in the sand and clay to help children make sense of their overwhelming feelings or difficult experiences. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and the client are the keys to therapeutic change.
I provide play therapy for children and young people who need a safe, supportive space to explore feelings, manage big emotions, and build resilience.
I help children by offering a safe, creative space to explore feelings, build resilience, and grow in confidence. Using child‑led play, sensory experiences, and gentle storytelling, I support emotional regulation and connection. My approach is especially helpful for neurodivergent children and those who’ve experienced stress or trauma.
I provide play therapy for children and young people who need a safe, supportive space to explore feelings, manage big emotions, and build resilience.
I help children by offering a safe, creative space to explore feelings, build resilience, and grow in confidence. Using child‑led play, sensory experiences, and gentle storytelling, I support emotional regulation and connection. My approach is especially helpful for neurodivergent children and those who’ve experienced stress or trauma.
I am often introduced to children and young people when they are at their most vulnerable and experiencing difficulties in their everyday life including school, friendships and homelife.
I am an experienced Play Therapist, Life Story Worker (TLSW), Clay Therapist and mental health support worker for children aged 4-19 years old. I am passionate about supporting children and helping provide positive outcomes using early interventions.
I am often introduced to children and young people when they are at their most vulnerable and experiencing difficulties in their everyday life including school, friendships and homelife.
I am an experienced Play Therapist, Life Story Worker (TLSW), Clay Therapist and mental health support worker for children aged 4-19 years old. I am passionate about supporting children and helping provide positive outcomes using early interventions.
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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.