Counselling for Children in Harrow
Also qualified for CYP ( Child & Adolescent CBT, Oxford) with neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD) experience in NHS Camhs dealing with complex children.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
Also qualified for CYP ( Child & Adolescent CBT, Oxford) with neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD) experience in NHS Camhs dealing with complex children.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
Life is a journey and we all choose how to embark upon it. Choices have consequences and it is the consequences that many people have most difficulty dealing with. The need for personal fulfillment and quality of life are ever more apparent in the current global climate. As an experienced Psychotherapist and Life Coach, I have enabled people to examine their lives and ultimately make choices that they can live with. My clients and I have successfully resolved a very broad range of issues, including: *Life changes (redundancy; divorce) *Abuse *Depression *Bereavement *Loneliness *Anxiety *Poor Relationships *Terminal Illness
Life is a journey and we all choose how to embark upon it. Choices have consequences and it is the consequences that many people have most difficulty dealing with. The need for personal fulfillment and quality of life are ever more apparent in the current global climate. As an experienced Psychotherapist and Life Coach, I have enabled people to examine their lives and ultimately make choices that they can live with. My clients and I have successfully resolved a very broad range of issues, including: *Life changes (redundancy; divorce) *Abuse *Depression *Bereavement *Loneliness *Anxiety *Poor Relationships *Terminal Illness
Are you suffering from Anxiety, Stress or Panic Attack? Do you feel low, lonely and isolated? Do you feel not listened to, heard or understood? Do you feel there is a massive gap in how you communicate which affects your relationship? Do you feel angry but don't know why? Are you having a difficult relationship at work with your colleagues or the managers? These and many more issues I help clients to deal to understand, learn how to manage and overcome. If any of the above or one that not even mentioned in here, please feel free to contact me to find out how I can help you. I am also an NLP (Neurolinguistic Programme) Practitioner.
Are you suffering from Anxiety, Stress or Panic Attack? Do you feel low, lonely and isolated? Do you feel not listened to, heard or understood? Do you feel there is a massive gap in how you communicate which affects your relationship? Do you feel angry but don't know why? Are you having a difficult relationship at work with your colleagues or the managers? These and many more issues I help clients to deal to understand, learn how to manage and overcome. If any of the above or one that not even mentioned in here, please feel free to contact me to find out how I can help you. I am also an NLP (Neurolinguistic Programme) Practitioner.
Reasons for coming to Therapy are unique to each person. You may have hopes and desires to be a better version of yourself, a willingness to change, to face the difficulties that may obstruct your personal growth. Life’s challenges may leave you anxious, stressed or depressed, feeling stuck, unable to move forward, alone with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Patterns in your life can keep you in a cycle of inner conflict and, at times, relationship conflicts, not knowing why. Talking to someone is a great way to start. Please don’t choose to fight this alone; it’s time to give yourself the time and space to explore.
Reasons for coming to Therapy are unique to each person. You may have hopes and desires to be a better version of yourself, a willingness to change, to face the difficulties that may obstruct your personal growth. Life’s challenges may leave you anxious, stressed or depressed, feeling stuck, unable to move forward, alone with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Patterns in your life can keep you in a cycle of inner conflict and, at times, relationship conflicts, not knowing why. Talking to someone is a great way to start. Please don’t choose to fight this alone; it’s time to give yourself the time and space to explore.
I have supported both children and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My approach fosters a dynamic therapeutic environment that encourages self-reflection and personal expression. Drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic frameworks. I aim to help you develop greater self-awareness, heal past wounds and build healthier ways of thinking and relating to others. When words aren't enough, creative methods, such as art materials and activities, can offer powerful alternative ways to express emotions, gain insight, and promote healing.
I have supported both children and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My approach fosters a dynamic therapeutic environment that encourages self-reflection and personal expression. Drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, and psychoanalytic frameworks. I aim to help you develop greater self-awareness, heal past wounds and build healthier ways of thinking and relating to others. When words aren't enough, creative methods, such as art materials and activities, can offer powerful alternative ways to express emotions, gain insight, and promote healing.
Are you seeking support for yourself, your child or teenager?
I offer counselling to adults, children and young people. I have 14 years of experience in this area. If you are struggling emotionally, or with self - harm, suicidal thoughts, low mood, depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, we can work together. I am led by you as my client, working together to explore and find better ways to manage.
Are you seeking support for yourself, your child or teenager?
I offer counselling to adults, children and young people. I have 14 years of experience in this area. If you are struggling emotionally, or with self - harm, suicidal thoughts, low mood, depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, we can work together. I am led by you as my client, working together to explore and find better ways to manage.
My work with Bereavement Care and Place2Be has given me a wealth of experience supporting adults, young people, and children through trauma, loss, anxiety, relationship struggles, identity questions, and faith-related concerns.
Do you ever find yourself wondering… How can I ever cope with losing someone I love? Why do I feel so anxious, heavy, or stuck? Who am I, really, beneath everything I show to the world? If these questions feel familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face them on your own.
I'm Irene, founder of Hidden Hope Counselling. I offer a warm and safe space where what’s inside can be heard, seen, and gently healed. Life's struggles and losses can leave us feeling overwhelmed, yet I believe that within each person there lies a hidden hope, a quiet resilience waiting to be uncovered and nurtured.
My work with Bereavement Care and Place2Be has given me a wealth of experience supporting adults, young people, and children through trauma, loss, anxiety, relationship struggles, identity questions, and faith-related concerns.
Do you ever find yourself wondering… How can I ever cope with losing someone I love? Why do I feel so anxious, heavy, or stuck? Who am I, really, beneath everything I show to the world? If these questions feel familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face them on your own.
I'm Irene, founder of Hidden Hope Counselling. I offer a warm and safe space where what’s inside can be heard, seen, and gently healed. Life's struggles and losses can leave us feeling overwhelmed, yet I believe that within each person there lies a hidden hope, a quiet resilience waiting to be uncovered and nurtured.
Perhaps you’re navigating inner- child wounds, low self-esteem, habit loops or emotional overwhelm and you want lasting change, not quick fixes.
My practice is particularly known for working with anxiety, trauma, inner child wounds, low self-esteem, habit reversal, and emotional overwhelm. At its core, I help people reconnect with their inner strength, shift limiting beliefs, and live with more calm, clarity, and confidence.
Perhaps you’re navigating inner- child wounds, low self-esteem, habit loops or emotional overwhelm and you want lasting change, not quick fixes.
My practice is particularly known for working with anxiety, trauma, inner child wounds, low self-esteem, habit reversal, and emotional overwhelm. At its core, I help people reconnect with their inner strength, shift limiting beliefs, and live with more calm, clarity, and confidence.
I use talk therapy and play therapy working with adults, young people and children offering 1:1 therapeutic sessions face to face or remotely.
Are you experiencing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression or hopelessness? Going through relationship difficulties or missing your loved ones? Painful traumatic past memories? Struggling with an addiction? Life lost it's purpose and meaning? Are you feeling ready for change and to work through personal problems in order to develop greater self insight.
I use talk therapy and play therapy working with adults, young people and children offering 1:1 therapeutic sessions face to face or remotely.
Are you experiencing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression or hopelessness? Going through relationship difficulties or missing your loved ones? Painful traumatic past memories? Struggling with an addiction? Life lost it's purpose and meaning? Are you feeling ready for change and to work through personal problems in order to develop greater self insight.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor working with adults and young people, supporting individuals navigating relationships, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of childhood trauma.
Using an integrative approach, I combine evidence-based therapies with practical tools and strategies tailored to your unique needs. Together, we explore patterns from your past, understand your current challenges, and develop coping strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor working with adults and young people, supporting individuals navigating relationships, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of childhood trauma.
Using an integrative approach, I combine evidence-based therapies with practical tools and strategies tailored to your unique needs. Together, we explore patterns from your past, understand your current challenges, and develop coping strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control.
You might be experiencing loss, depression, anxiety, situational dilemma, unhappiness, difficulty in relationships or even may be abuse of some kind. Through therapy and talking to me in a safe environment, I might be able to help you to understand your inner self and work with your uncomfortable feelings. The promise is not an instant solution to all your presenting issues or an instant happiness but the goal would be to achieve near enough to live a content life. My aim to work with the clients is to explore their own strengths, abilities as well to acknowledge the feelings and thoughts they might be going through.
You might be experiencing loss, depression, anxiety, situational dilemma, unhappiness, difficulty in relationships or even may be abuse of some kind. Through therapy and talking to me in a safe environment, I might be able to help you to understand your inner self and work with your uncomfortable feelings. The promise is not an instant solution to all your presenting issues or an instant happiness but the goal would be to achieve near enough to live a content life. My aim to work with the clients is to explore their own strengths, abilities as well to acknowledge the feelings and thoughts they might be going through.
I have worked in mental health for over 30 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, EMDR (a specialist Trauma based therapy) Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
I have worked in mental health for over 30 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, EMDR (a specialist Trauma based therapy) Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
I also work with children and young people.
You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—perhaps in your relationships, self-worth, or coping mechanisms for life’s pressures. Maybe you're navigating a big life transition, carrying the weight of past trauma, or struggling with anxiety and burnout that feel hard to name, let alone shift. You might not have all the answers yet, but you're ready to explore what change could look like with support.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with your inner self. It's a place where you can safely unpack what’s been holding you back and start building a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.
I also work with children and young people.
You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—perhaps in your relationships, self-worth, or coping mechanisms for life’s pressures. Maybe you're navigating a big life transition, carrying the weight of past trauma, or struggling with anxiety and burnout that feel hard to name, let alone shift. You might not have all the answers yet, but you're ready to explore what change could look like with support.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with your inner self. It's a place where you can safely unpack what’s been holding you back and start building a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.
I work with adults (and couples), teenagers and children, offering face-to-face and online sessions.
I am passionate about therapeutic interventions that can range from deep exploratory psychological interventions based on the client's history and memories to short therapies focused on solutions to reduce psychological distress and promote the well-being of individuals.
I work with adults (and couples), teenagers and children, offering face-to-face and online sessions.
I am passionate about therapeutic interventions that can range from deep exploratory psychological interventions based on the client's history and memories to short therapies focused on solutions to reduce psychological distress and promote the well-being of individuals.
I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults.
I use a variety of modalities depending on each individual client's needs. I'm particularly attuned to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) Therapy and Creative Therapy using meditation, voice, breath, bodywork, therapy toys and drawing i.e. paintings.
I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults.
I use a variety of modalities depending on each individual client's needs. I'm particularly attuned to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) Therapy and Creative Therapy using meditation, voice, breath, bodywork, therapy toys and drawing i.e. paintings.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
There are times in our lives when we feel that no one understands or is interested in what is going on for us. We can be left feeling misunderstood and uncared for. Talking about what is going on for us can be very difficult because it is not easy to find someone we can trust. I offer a person-centred approach but also use a holistic approach to therapy, this aids with focuses on an individual’s self-worth and values. I believe that being valued as a person, without the fear of being judged can help an individual to accept who they are and help reconnect with themselves with the people and things that are precious to them.
There are times in our lives when we feel that no one understands or is interested in what is going on for us. We can be left feeling misunderstood and uncared for. Talking about what is going on for us can be very difficult because it is not easy to find someone we can trust. I offer a person-centred approach but also use a holistic approach to therapy, this aids with focuses on an individual’s self-worth and values. I believe that being valued as a person, without the fear of being judged can help an individual to accept who they are and help reconnect with themselves with the people and things that are precious to them.
Our past impacts on our present and it can often be confusing and conflicting in our adult responses to current problems. When we cannot make sense of our own thoughts or responses, when our behaviour troubles us or is repetitive. Within the therapeutic process, control is taken back and the symptomatic behaviour in time can be renegotiated and become less powerful. My training is Psychodynamic but with many years of CPD (continuing professional development) I will adapt my style to what will be most helpful to you and what you bring to the sessions. Psychodynamic therapy involves working with the unconscious.
Our past impacts on our present and it can often be confusing and conflicting in our adult responses to current problems. When we cannot make sense of our own thoughts or responses, when our behaviour troubles us or is repetitive. Within the therapeutic process, control is taken back and the symptomatic behaviour in time can be renegotiated and become less powerful. My training is Psychodynamic but with many years of CPD (continuing professional development) I will adapt my style to what will be most helpful to you and what you bring to the sessions. Psychodynamic therapy involves working with the unconscious.
We can all experience difficult times in our lives that throw us off course. Sometimes we can also feel that we are operating at 100 miles an hour but getting nowhere fast. Stressed and burnt out you can’t seem to focus properly and day to day living can feel too much, affecting your ability to cope. You can feel so alone and misunderstood, trapped within a vicious cycle of negative thinking and self-criticism. Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem can keep you in a dark place. However, with help and support you can begin to break free and focus on your own needs.
We can all experience difficult times in our lives that throw us off course. Sometimes we can also feel that we are operating at 100 miles an hour but getting nowhere fast. Stressed and burnt out you can’t seem to focus properly and day to day living can feel too much, affecting your ability to cope. You can feel so alone and misunderstood, trapped within a vicious cycle of negative thinking and self-criticism. Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem can keep you in a dark place. However, with help and support you can begin to break free and focus on your own needs.
Hi, I’m Candice. I’m a highly skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping people to feel better. I work with teenagers and adults with an array of issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma or grief. I have a special interest in working with bereavement and grief, in particular, with bereaved parents who have experienced baby loss. Self funded sessions are £130 and I accept most major insurers. I offer sessions online on Tuesday afternoons or in person in Mill Hill on Friday mornings.
Hi, I’m Candice. I’m a highly skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping people to feel better. I work with teenagers and adults with an array of issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma or grief. I have a special interest in working with bereavement and grief, in particular, with bereaved parents who have experienced baby loss. Self funded sessions are £130 and I accept most major insurers. I offer sessions online on Tuesday afternoons or in person in Mill Hill on Friday mornings.
FAQ - About Child Therapy
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.