Child Counselling in Lancing
I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her)
Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
I’m BACP-registered with over a decade of experience across a wide range of settings including schools, residential homes, and mental health services. I offer a warm, inclusive space for young people, families, and adults to explore whatever feels heavy, complicated, or unclear. Based in Sussex and online across the UK, I provide relational therapy that sees the human first, rooted in safety and connection.
I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her)
Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
I’m BACP-registered with over a decade of experience across a wide range of settings including schools, residential homes, and mental health services. I offer a warm, inclusive space for young people, families, and adults to explore whatever feels heavy, complicated, or unclear. Based in Sussex and online across the UK, I provide relational therapy that sees the human first, rooted in safety and connection.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings.
I work with children facing anxiety, low mood, school struggles, self-harm, and emotions they can’t always explain. I have supporter families through divorce, illness, bereavement, and trauma—including abuse and sudden loss. Using play, creativity, and talking therapy, I create a safe space for children to make sense of their experiences.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings.
I work with children facing anxiety, low mood, school struggles, self-harm, and emotions they can’t always explain. I have supporter families through divorce, illness, bereavement, and trauma—including abuse and sudden loss. Using play, creativity, and talking therapy, I create a safe space for children to make sense of their experiences.
I am a psychotherapist working with children (10+), teenagers and adults in Sussex.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and relationships influence current thoughts, feelings and behaviours. ISTDP works more directly with anxiety and emotional patterns that can keep people stuck. Together these approaches help people understand underlying emotions, reduce distress and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges
I am a psychotherapist working with children (10+), teenagers and adults in Sussex.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and relationships influence current thoughts, feelings and behaviours. ISTDP works more directly with anxiety and emotional patterns that can keep people stuck. Together these approaches help people understand underlying emotions, reduce distress and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges
As a Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to offer you expert psychological therapy and thorough mental health assessments, tailored to suit individuals of all ages. I specialise in supporting people with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and various emotional struggles.
With a broad training in several therapeutic approaches, including a full qualification in Integrative Psychotherapy, I bring a unique set of skills to my practice. I draw on evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, and other talking therapies, always choosing the best approach to suit your needs and circumstances.
As a Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to offer you expert psychological therapy and thorough mental health assessments, tailored to suit individuals of all ages. I specialise in supporting people with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and various emotional struggles.
With a broad training in several therapeutic approaches, including a full qualification in Integrative Psychotherapy, I bring a unique set of skills to my practice. I draw on evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, and other talking therapies, always choosing the best approach to suit your needs and circumstances.
Thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be difficult to fully process alone. I prioritise creating a safe, thoughtful space where we can explore experience together, and at a pace that feels manageable.
Thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be difficult to fully process alone. I prioritise creating a safe, thoughtful space where we can explore experience together, and at a pace that feels manageable.
You may be seeking counselling due to feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry, confused or ‘stuck’; have unresolved childhood issues or experiencing difficulties around neurodivergence (diagnosed or not).
I work with adults and teenagers with concerns that include neurodiversity, anxiety, relationships, gender, sexuality, body image, self-harm, grief etc. without judging or advising. I am a University Mental Health Mentor, experienced at working with young adults. Whatever your age, gender, culture, race or faith, we will address the issues important to you.
You may be seeking counselling due to feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry, confused or ‘stuck’; have unresolved childhood issues or experiencing difficulties around neurodivergence (diagnosed or not).
I work with adults and teenagers with concerns that include neurodiversity, anxiety, relationships, gender, sexuality, body image, self-harm, grief etc. without judging or advising. I am a University Mental Health Mentor, experienced at working with young adults. Whatever your age, gender, culture, race or faith, we will address the issues important to you.
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John trained in Psychology at London and Oxford Universities. He then worked as an internal consultant for Unilever Research Laboratories until 2003. In 2004 he trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, holding an honorary lectureship at Derby Univ., before moving to the NHS to provide CBT for teenagers. He now works privately with both adults and children.
John trained in Psychology at London and Oxford Universities. He then worked as an internal consultant for Unilever Research Laboratories until 2003. In 2004 he trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, holding an honorary lectureship at Derby Univ., before moving to the NHS to provide CBT for teenagers. He now works privately with both adults and children.
I have more than 2000 hours of experience in providing short and long-term therapy for children, young people and their families (age range 6-25 years).
In therapy I aim to build a positive therapeutic relationship founded upon understanding and appreciation for the individual person and their circumstances. This enables me to work effectively in highly individualised, collaborative and creative ways to benefit clients. My therapeutic work is rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
I have more than 2000 hours of experience in providing short and long-term therapy for children, young people and their families (age range 6-25 years).
In therapy I aim to build a positive therapeutic relationship founded upon understanding and appreciation for the individual person and their circumstances. This enables me to work effectively in highly individualised, collaborative and creative ways to benefit clients. My therapeutic work is rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
I support children and young people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, behavioural struggles, school difficulties, and developmental or neurodiversity-related challenges.
I offer Non-directive Play Therapy for children aged 3-12, a developmentally responsive, play-based mental health intervention. With teenagers 13-18, I use Play and Creative Therapy, combining relational and person-centred approaches. For parents and caregivers, I offer Filial Therapy, guiding them in how to use Play Therapy with their child.
I support children and young people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, behavioural struggles, school difficulties, and developmental or neurodiversity-related challenges.
I offer Non-directive Play Therapy for children aged 3-12, a developmentally responsive, play-based mental health intervention. With teenagers 13-18, I use Play and Creative Therapy, combining relational and person-centred approaches. For parents and caregivers, I offer Filial Therapy, guiding them in how to use Play Therapy with their child.
Sometimes children and young people can behave in ways that are difficult to understand.
I am a Senior Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of offering highly specialist assessment and therapeutic support to children and young people across a range of NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This includes supporting children with serious emotional, mental health and behavioural issues and complex needs.
Sometimes children and young people can behave in ways that are difficult to understand.
I am a Senior Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of offering highly specialist assessment and therapeutic support to children and young people across a range of NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This includes supporting children with serious emotional, mental health and behavioural issues and complex needs.
Do you feel worried about your child's anxiety, low self-esteem or angry moods?
My person-centred approach is non-directive, child-led and very gentle in order to establish a therapeutic and nurturing relationship. Your child sets the pace, enabling trust and a sense of control. With my guidance, offering unconditional empathy, he/she is given the space and time to feel comfortable to share difficult emotions and work through them.
Do you feel worried about your child's anxiety, low self-esteem or angry moods?
My person-centred approach is non-directive, child-led and very gentle in order to establish a therapeutic and nurturing relationship. Your child sets the pace, enabling trust and a sense of control. With my guidance, offering unconditional empathy, he/she is given the space and time to feel comfortable to share difficult emotions and work through them.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents.
I offer interventions ranging from one-off assessments and consultations, to time-limited therapy and long-term psychotherapy. I would first encourage a brief, free telephone consultation to discuss the presenting problems, to answer any questions a parent or young person may have, and to consider arranging a meeting.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents.
I offer interventions ranging from one-off assessments and consultations, to time-limited therapy and long-term psychotherapy. I would first encourage a brief, free telephone consultation to discuss the presenting problems, to answer any questions a parent or young person may have, and to consider arranging a meeting.
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
I am experienced therapist working with Adults, Children and Adolescents who struggle with exam worries, anxiety and depression, Self harming, working with Survivors of Suicide, Sexual assault and Child sexual abuse offering talking therapy and Trauma Therapy using EMDR.
Do you need an opportunity to help process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment? I can offer you a warm, confidential and trusting relationship. Although what distresses you is the most important factor, I will also discuss with you your lifestyle, health, sleep patterns and other aspects, such as relaxation techniques. Whatever the situation take your first step whether you are anxious, depressed, grieving or feeling bad about yourself. You are the real expert in what is going on for you and what you need. I am here to support you and together we can work through your concerns.
I am experienced therapist working with Adults, Children and Adolescents who struggle with exam worries, anxiety and depression, Self harming, working with Survivors of Suicide, Sexual assault and Child sexual abuse offering talking therapy and Trauma Therapy using EMDR.
Do you need an opportunity to help process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment? I can offer you a warm, confidential and trusting relationship. Although what distresses you is the most important factor, I will also discuss with you your lifestyle, health, sleep patterns and other aspects, such as relaxation techniques. Whatever the situation take your first step whether you are anxious, depressed, grieving or feeling bad about yourself. You are the real expert in what is going on for you and what you need. I am here to support you and together we can work through your concerns.
Taking a step toward healing, for yourself or your child, is a deeply courageous choice.
I integrate traditional psychotherapy with creative methods, relational and transpersonal perspectives, and somatic practices, weaving in cutting-edge interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System (IFS)-informed therapy, and Transforming Touch(R) —a profoundly gentle yet powerful form of touch therapy.
Taking a step toward healing, for yourself or your child, is a deeply courageous choice.
I integrate traditional psychotherapy with creative methods, relational and transpersonal perspectives, and somatic practices, weaving in cutting-edge interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System (IFS)-informed therapy, and Transforming Touch(R) —a profoundly gentle yet powerful form of touch therapy.
Life can be really hard sometimes, difficult things happen or people struggle emotionally for a variety of reasons. Lots of people need support at some time in their lives for themselves or people they care for. I genuinely believe that most people who are struggling want to improve their situation and need support to enable them to be and feel the best they can. However, just because you did not cause all your problems does not mean you do not have to work to try to make things better. That is where I can help, providing support, therapy and specialist assessment for young people and adults.
Life can be really hard sometimes, difficult things happen or people struggle emotionally for a variety of reasons. Lots of people need support at some time in their lives for themselves or people they care for. I genuinely believe that most people who are struggling want to improve their situation and need support to enable them to be and feel the best they can. However, just because you did not cause all your problems does not mean you do not have to work to try to make things better. That is where I can help, providing support, therapy and specialist assessment for young people and adults.
As well as working with Adults and Children offering Supportive, Professional Counselling, I am one of the few Certified Mother Daughter therapists offering individual or joint sessions for Mothers and Daughters worldwide.
I offer a warm, empathic confidential space so whatever your concerns, I believe talking things through can make a real difference . I believe together we can look at ways of approaching what might initially seem overwhelming and find a pathway through. With children I use creative techniques such as sand play, drawings and symbols.
As well as working with Adults and Children offering Supportive, Professional Counselling, I am one of the few Certified Mother Daughter therapists offering individual or joint sessions for Mothers and Daughters worldwide.
I offer a warm, empathic confidential space so whatever your concerns, I believe talking things through can make a real difference . I believe together we can look at ways of approaching what might initially seem overwhelming and find a pathway through. With children I use creative techniques such as sand play, drawings and symbols.
The following techniques can be used as appropriate; Cognitive Restructuring, Behavioral Activation, Exposure Therapy, ERP, Mindfulness Techniques, Self-Monitoring, Behavioural experiments, role-play, problem solving skills, relaxation techniques, self compassion, inner child work.
I believe that true healing comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—empowering you to move forward with clarity and strength.
Through our work together, I aim to help you become more present in your daily life, rediscover your confidence, and release the fears that may be holding you back. Therapy isn’t just about managing difficulties; it’s about growth, transformation, and deepening your connection to yourself and others. With warmth and understanding, I will guide you toward a life where you feel more grounded, resilient, and free to be your authentic self. You deserve to live fully, and I’m here to help you
The following techniques can be used as appropriate; Cognitive Restructuring, Behavioral Activation, Exposure Therapy, ERP, Mindfulness Techniques, Self-Monitoring, Behavioural experiments, role-play, problem solving skills, relaxation techniques, self compassion, inner child work.
I believe that true healing comes from addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—empowering you to move forward with clarity and strength.
Through our work together, I aim to help you become more present in your daily life, rediscover your confidence, and release the fears that may be holding you back. Therapy isn’t just about managing difficulties; it’s about growth, transformation, and deepening your connection to yourself and others. With warmth and understanding, I will guide you toward a life where you feel more grounded, resilient, and free to be your authentic self. You deserve to live fully, and I’m here to help you
My name is Tom.
I’m an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working across the country in schools, the NHS, young offenders units, and charities.
I specialise in working with young people, who have experienced difficult or traumatic family circumstances such as addiction, domestic violence, or emotional abuse. For some, this means finding a way through overwhelming feelings. for others, it’s about making sense of what they’ve been through once life has become more stable. My role is to provide a safe and steady space at any stage — helping young people to cope, process, and move forward.
My name is Tom.
I’m an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working across the country in schools, the NHS, young offenders units, and charities.
I specialise in working with young people, who have experienced difficult or traumatic family circumstances such as addiction, domestic violence, or emotional abuse. For some, this means finding a way through overwhelming feelings. for others, it’s about making sense of what they’ve been through once life has become more stable. My role is to provide a safe and steady space at any stage — helping young people to cope, process, and move forward.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing.
I am an integrative counsellor and can draw from a range of therapeutic models to meet your needs, whatever they are. I offer a calm, caring and safe environment where no one will be judged. With children I work with play, offering a range of opportunities, with time and space, for your child to make sense of their overwhelming emotions.
I'm passionate about children, young people and adults' mental health and wellbeing.
I am an integrative counsellor and can draw from a range of therapeutic models to meet your needs, whatever they are. I offer a calm, caring and safe environment where no one will be judged. With children I work with play, offering a range of opportunities, with time and space, for your child to make sense of their overwhelming emotions.
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Child Counsellors
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.