Child Counselling in Dunstable

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Michelle Wood
Counsellor, MBACP
You are unique, with an individual set of experiences, circumstances and history. Together we can explore how you are feeling, the challenges you face and work towards the outcomes that are important to you. I will sit with you and build a therapeutic relationship that can enable you to express your feelings, paying attention to what you need and think. I enjoy my work with couples, adults and young people.
You are unique, with an individual set of experiences, circumstances and history. Together we can explore how you are feeling, the challenges you face and work towards the outcomes that are important to you. I will sit with you and build a therapeutic relationship that can enable you to express your feelings, paying attention to what you need and think. I enjoy my work with couples, adults and young people.
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Jenny Cropper
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am here to offer help, support and psychological therapy to children, young people and their families who are finding things difficult when it comes to emotional wellbeing and mental health.
I have specific expertise in helping children, young people and their families who are managing chronic health difficulties, for example, diabetes, cancer or cystic fibrosis. I have also worked with people with visible difference, particularly cleft and have experience in aiding decision making and preparation for surgery.
I am here to offer help, support and psychological therapy to children, young people and their families who are finding things difficult when it comes to emotional wellbeing and mental health.
I have specific expertise in helping children, young people and their families who are managing chronic health difficulties, for example, diabetes, cancer or cystic fibrosis. I have also worked with people with visible difference, particularly cleft and have experience in aiding decision making and preparation for surgery.
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Jacqui Webb
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
Have you experienced distress and upset or loss ? Unresolved issues that trouble you ? Do you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, PTS or depression ? Do you want to feel differently about the life you live or the person that you are. Perhaps you want to change aspects of you life for it to be more rewarding. Maybe you know that things are unlikely to change. Do you require a safe space where you can be heard, a place to share your thoughts and be understood. A place where being you is good enough. If you are 16 years old or heading into your 99th year, wanting to explore your world then it would be a privilege to support you.
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Dave Chesterton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Hi I'm Dave. Thank you for stopping by. I’m sorry if you’re struggling at the moment. Life can be hard at times and sometimes, the things that used to make us happy don’t any more. Sometimes it can be hard to cope and you may feel lost, unseen, unheard, anxious or depressed. Believe it or not, you are doing the hard bit right now. By looking for and asking for help, this is the first step to you taking back control of your life. This is you making the decision to change. Therapy like life, can be challenging but it can also be rewarding.
Hi I'm Dave. Thank you for stopping by. I’m sorry if you’re struggling at the moment. Life can be hard at times and sometimes, the things that used to make us happy don’t any more. Sometimes it can be hard to cope and you may feel lost, unseen, unheard, anxious or depressed. Believe it or not, you are doing the hard bit right now. By looking for and asking for help, this is the first step to you taking back control of your life. This is you making the decision to change. Therapy like life, can be challenging but it can also be rewarding.
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Lauren Erdwin
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome, my name is Lauren. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting. Therefore , I would like to offer you a safe, non judgemental space to share what may be troubling you . We will work to explore situations at your pace to see how your emotions may be affecting you in the present day. This can be through set short term or long term work, my clients lead the sessions.
Welcome, my name is Lauren. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting. Therefore , I would like to offer you a safe, non judgemental space to share what may be troubling you . We will work to explore situations at your pace to see how your emotions may be affecting you in the present day. This can be through set short term or long term work, my clients lead the sessions.
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Serendipity Psychology Ltd Beds and Bucks
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
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Inga Krzyzanowska de Sloan
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I can offer individual or group sessions for children or adults.
I'm a fully qualified, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist based from MK / Luton, but I work throughout the Home Counties. I utilise a creative process with clients who present with a wide range of difficulties such as low mood, attachment or relational issues, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, self-harming behaviours, low self-esteem and anxiety disorders. Art Psychotherapy can enable you to stabilise moods, explore unconscious processes and make progress toward recovery. Using art materials encourages you to express feelings which are difficult to express in words, in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space.
I can offer individual or group sessions for children or adults.
I'm a fully qualified, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist based from MK / Luton, but I work throughout the Home Counties. I utilise a creative process with clients who present with a wide range of difficulties such as low mood, attachment or relational issues, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, self-harming behaviours, low self-esteem and anxiety disorders. Art Psychotherapy can enable you to stabilise moods, explore unconscious processes and make progress toward recovery. Using art materials encourages you to express feelings which are difficult to express in words, in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space.
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Tamara | TN Wellness
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Serves Area
Whether you’re seeking a consultation to explore if we’re the right fit, support for your child to navigate their emotional landscape, or tailored sessions to dive deep into your emotional needs, I’m here to help.
Welcome to TN Wellness! I'm Tamara, and I offer a holistic, solution-oriented sessions helping individuals quickly regain control of their lives, showing improvements from the first session. My approach encourages clients to harness their own volition and empowers clients by helping them to set goals, understand their symptoms, challenges, and the steps needed to enhance resilience against future setbacks, while also providing effective coping strategies. Sessions also emphasise clients' strengths and resources, fostering self-generated change.
Whether you’re seeking a consultation to explore if we’re the right fit, support for your child to navigate their emotional landscape, or tailored sessions to dive deep into your emotional needs, I’m here to help.
Welcome to TN Wellness! I'm Tamara, and I offer a holistic, solution-oriented sessions helping individuals quickly regain control of their lives, showing improvements from the first session. My approach encourages clients to harness their own volition and empowers clients by helping them to set goals, understand their symptoms, challenges, and the steps needed to enhance resilience against future setbacks, while also providing effective coping strategies. Sessions also emphasise clients' strengths and resources, fostering self-generated change.
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Elaine Jenkins
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
A warm welcome to you. What brings you here? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, surviving toxic or controlling relationships? Feeling low or confused in life? Surviving traumas from the past? Suffering a loss? Would you like to understand yourself more fully, why you do what you do? Then this is the place to be. Let's explore this together and make sense of it all. I offer you a warm, 'safe' and supportive space, without judgment, where you feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. I can help you build confidence, set boundaries, and reclaim your freedom, especially if feeling stuck or lost in life situations.
A warm welcome to you. What brings you here? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, surviving toxic or controlling relationships? Feeling low or confused in life? Surviving traumas from the past? Suffering a loss? Would you like to understand yourself more fully, why you do what you do? Then this is the place to be. Let's explore this together and make sense of it all. I offer you a warm, 'safe' and supportive space, without judgment, where you feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. I can help you build confidence, set boundaries, and reclaim your freedom, especially if feeling stuck or lost in life situations.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Adriana Pavelescu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am experienced in providing psychological therapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples and families with a wide range of distressing feelings, including childhood trauma, anxiety disorder, panic attack, depression, stress, anger, confidence building, self esteem, phobia's, insomnia.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy : CBT Treatment: People involved in RTA, Loneliness, Couple therapy, Divorce, Abuse, Anxiety, Panic attack, Depression, Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, Trauma, Passive aggressive behavior, Behavior problems, Postnatal depression, Self-harming, Separation anxiety, PTSD, Phobias, Panic Attack, etc
I am experienced in providing psychological therapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples and families with a wide range of distressing feelings, including childhood trauma, anxiety disorder, panic attack, depression, stress, anger, confidence building, self esteem, phobia's, insomnia.
Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy : CBT Treatment: People involved in RTA, Loneliness, Couple therapy, Divorce, Abuse, Anxiety, Panic attack, Depression, Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, Trauma, Passive aggressive behavior, Behavior problems, Postnatal depression, Self-harming, Separation anxiety, PTSD, Phobias, Panic Attack, etc
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Emma Allum
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist specialising in CAMHS, neurodevelopmental conditions, and eating disorders, I understand how exhausting it is to battle overwhelming emotions and self-critical thoughts every day. Perhaps anxiety steals your peace, or you're trapped in patterns that leave you feeling stuck and alone. Mental health struggles can drain the joy from life, making even simple moments feel impossible. You deserve to feel calmer, more confident, and in control. Through CBT and evidence-based approaches, I'll help you understand the thinking patterns driving your emotions and break the cycles keeping you stuck.
As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist specialising in CAMHS, neurodevelopmental conditions, and eating disorders, I understand how exhausting it is to battle overwhelming emotions and self-critical thoughts every day. Perhaps anxiety steals your peace, or you're trapped in patterns that leave you feeling stuck and alone. Mental health struggles can drain the joy from life, making even simple moments feel impossible. You deserve to feel calmer, more confident, and in control. Through CBT and evidence-based approaches, I'll help you understand the thinking patterns driving your emotions and break the cycles keeping you stuck.
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Paula Khan
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London NW9
I work with children, teenagers, adults and older adults.
Embrace Life’s Challenges Schedule a Session Accessing therapy for the first time can feel like a mine field, navigating through different therapists and their ways of working. As such, I offer a 15-minute FREE phone consultation that may help you gain some clarity regarding what I offer, as well as any emerging questions.
I work with children, teenagers, adults and older adults.
Embrace Life’s Challenges Schedule a Session Accessing therapy for the first time can feel like a mine field, navigating through different therapists and their ways of working. As such, I offer a 15-minute FREE phone consultation that may help you gain some clarity regarding what I offer, as well as any emerging questions.
07746 458862 View 07746 458862
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Georgie Hedges
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I'm friendly, flexible and non judgemental, offering understanding and empathy and I specialise working with young people and adults. My approach is unique to each client, factoring developmental and chronological ages. I work interactively, person-centred, yet directively and creatively- integrating arts/games therapies with CBT. I find individual ways to connect to every client and find humour, where appropriate, can go a long way to heal. I work to help young people understand their behaviours and motivations and challenge perspectives, whilst being very much on their level. EFT and Hypnotherapy qualified practitioner.
I'm friendly, flexible and non judgemental, offering understanding and empathy and I specialise working with young people and adults. My approach is unique to each client, factoring developmental and chronological ages. I work interactively, person-centred, yet directively and creatively- integrating arts/games therapies with CBT. I find individual ways to connect to every client and find humour, where appropriate, can go a long way to heal. I work to help young people understand their behaviours and motivations and challenge perspectives, whilst being very much on their level. EFT and Hypnotherapy qualified practitioner.
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Katie Watts
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Children and young people want to feel as "normal" as possible and to not feel like the outsider who may be struggling.
I'm an integrative counsellor, I adapt my way of work depending on your situation and your wants and needs from counselling. Sometimes listening, talking through techniques and goal setting can be the main tools to help you achieve your outcomes. You need to feel comfortable and know the speed of the counselling will be at your pace with me alongside you.
Children and young people want to feel as "normal" as possible and to not feel like the outsider who may be struggling.
I'm an integrative counsellor, I adapt my way of work depending on your situation and your wants and needs from counselling. Sometimes listening, talking through techniques and goal setting can be the main tools to help you achieve your outcomes. You need to feel comfortable and know the speed of the counselling will be at your pace with me alongside you.
07380 327863 View 07380 327863
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Lyn O'Callaghan
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Luton LU3
I work with children & their families, in all stages of family life, and LGBTQIA clients utilising over 30 years of experience with children, including a decade as a Family Support Worker, and a lived experience within the LGBTQIA community.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they are able to explore concerns, build resilience and cultivate positive lasting change.
I work with children & their families, in all stages of family life, and LGBTQIA clients utilising over 30 years of experience with children, including a decade as a Family Support Worker, and a lived experience within the LGBTQIA community.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they are able to explore concerns, build resilience and cultivate positive lasting change.
01582 297259 View 01582 297259
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BodhiSpace Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA
Olney MK46
Our services cater for adults, children, young people and families, and our therapists offer a range of different techniques to suit individual needs.
Our approach is collaborative, relational and creative, meaning that we will work with you to get the right therapy for your needs. Our therapists are experienced and qualified to work with adults as well as children, young people and families. Our rooms are colourful and welcoming.
Our services cater for adults, children, young people and families, and our therapists offer a range of different techniques to suit individual needs.
Our approach is collaborative, relational and creative, meaning that we will work with you to get the right therapy for your needs. Our therapists are experienced and qualified to work with adults as well as children, young people and families. Our rooms are colourful and welcoming.
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I am a qualified person-centred counsellor offering a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental space where children, young people, and adults can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, or simply unsure where to begin, I offer a calm and supportive space to explore what’s going on for you. I won't tell you what to do or judge your experiences—instead, I’ll listen with empathy and work alongside you to help you make sense of your feelings and find your own way forward.
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor offering a warm, accepting, and non-judgmental space where children, young people, and adults can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, anxious, or simply unsure where to begin, I offer a calm and supportive space to explore what’s going on for you. I won't tell you what to do or judge your experiences—instead, I’ll listen with empathy and work alongside you to help you make sense of your feelings and find your own way forward.
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Sulafa Yassin
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
London W5
I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.
I work with cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, thoughts of suicide/self harm with adults, children and adolescents. Working with younger children may involve play and art work, whereas with adolescents this may include visual aids to help understand their difficulties.
I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.
I work with cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, thoughts of suicide/self harm with adults, children and adolescents. Working with younger children may involve play and art work, whereas with adolescents this may include visual aids to help understand their difficulties.
020 4538 4424 View 020 4538 4424
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Lital Serby (Bejerano)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London N3
I am an integrative psychotherapist working with couples, children, adolescents and parents.
It is not necessarily our circumstances that provide us with challenges but how we approach them. Our past can be useful in understanding our present but it does not determine our future. I work both on developing your resilience and the capacity to cope with your challenges as well as providing you with the skills needed to turn them into opportunities.
I am an integrative psychotherapist working with couples, children, adolescents and parents.
It is not necessarily our circumstances that provide us with challenges but how we approach them. Our past can be useful in understanding our present but it does not determine our future. I work both on developing your resilience and the capacity to cope with your challenges as well as providing you with the skills needed to turn them into opportunities.
020 4538 5292 View 020 4538 5292
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Dr Bina Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London N2
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.
07481 363216 View 07481 363216
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.