Child Counselling in Lewes
I am a Senior Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and independently.
I use play and art to help children explore their feelings although older children and young people may prefer to talk. The initial goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in which feelings can begin to be named and understood. I may introduce grounding strategies to help a child manage overwhelming feelings of panic and distress.
I am a Senior Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience working in the NHS and independently.
I use play and art to help children explore their feelings although older children and young people may prefer to talk. The initial goal is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in which feelings can begin to be named and understood. I may introduce grounding strategies to help a child manage overwhelming feelings of panic and distress.
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.
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.
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.
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 work with adults, young people and children.
All of us can face confusing and difficult times in our lives and feel overwhelmed with feelings such as anxiety, stress and depression. It could be that you can identify specific issues, or maybe you can't and it's more a sense that you feel stuck or have lost your way. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, safe place for you to be heard, explore your situation and find a new perspective. It may be that you are not finding these conversations easy in your daily life, in your relationships with family and friends. The act of talking and putting things into words can allow space to reflect and discover new ways forward.
I work with adults, young people and children.
All of us can face confusing and difficult times in our lives and feel overwhelmed with feelings such as anxiety, stress and depression. It could be that you can identify specific issues, or maybe you can't and it's more a sense that you feel stuck or have lost your way. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, safe place for you to be heard, explore your situation and find a new perspective. It may be that you are not finding these conversations easy in your daily life, in your relationships with family and friends. The act of talking and putting things into words can allow space to reflect and discover new ways forward.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or low self-worth. You may long for peace, healthier relationships, or simply to feel like yourself again. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore your story and begin healing at your own pace. Together we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, nurture your inner strength, and create lasting change. My approach blends counselling, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or low self-worth. You may long for peace, healthier relationships, or simply to feel like yourself again. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore your story and begin healing at your own pace. Together we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, nurture your inner strength, and create lasting change. My approach blends counselling, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
At times life is tough and this can challenge our emotional health and well being, making us feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, angry or lacking in self esteem. You may be finding it difficult to put words to your current feelings or make any sense of what you are experiencing and this can be both frightening and isolating. I believe counselling can be a transformative and meaningful experience, with change made possible through a supportive therapeutic relationship, which helps us to move towards acceptance of self or empowerment to positive change. As such, I am dedicated to bringing about healing and growth in others.
At times life is tough and this can challenge our emotional health and well being, making us feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, depressed, angry or lacking in self esteem. You may be finding it difficult to put words to your current feelings or make any sense of what you are experiencing and this can be both frightening and isolating. I believe counselling can be a transformative and meaningful experience, with change made possible through a supportive therapeutic relationship, which helps us to move towards acceptance of self or empowerment to positive change. As such, I am dedicated to bringing about healing and growth in others.
Beyond my doctorate in clinical psychology I have completed trainings in CBT for Eating Disorders in Children and Young people, CBT-E, MANTRA, DBT, CFT-E, ACT, chair work, imagery rescripting and schema therapy and have over 13 years experience supporting individuals with a range of difficulties.
Through my private practice, The Accepted Self, I specialise in supporting people with eating disorders and offer online therapy available UK-wide.
Struggling with thoughts and feelings around eating difficulties can feel overwhelming. I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years’ experience supporting young people and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, and low self-esteem.
Beyond my doctorate in clinical psychology I have completed trainings in CBT for Eating Disorders in Children and Young people, CBT-E, MANTRA, DBT, CFT-E, ACT, chair work, imagery rescripting and schema therapy and have over 13 years experience supporting individuals with a range of difficulties.
Through my private practice, The Accepted Self, I specialise in supporting people with eating disorders and offer online therapy available UK-wide.
Struggling with thoughts and feelings around eating difficulties can feel overwhelming. I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years’ experience supporting young people and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, and low self-esteem.
My ideal client would be someone who already knows themselves a little, has possibly been in therapy before, so understands the path ahead. Someone who is emotionally intelligent and truth seeking; perhaps someone who seeks a deeper understanding of themselves, their context and their relationships.
My ideal client would be someone who already knows themselves a little, has possibly been in therapy before, so understands the path ahead. Someone who is emotionally intelligent and truth seeking; perhaps someone who seeks a deeper understanding of themselves, their context and their relationships.
I am passionate about helping parents and caregivers to be a supportive and healing presence for their child(ren).
In my NHS role I specialise in working with adolescents, using NICE-approved therapy to reduce depression symptoms and support with emotion regulation.
In working with couples I have an interest in emotion-focused approaches to relieving distress, improving communication and enhancing trust.
I am passionate about helping parents and caregivers to be a supportive and healing presence for their child(ren).
In my NHS role I specialise in working with adolescents, using NICE-approved therapy to reduce depression symptoms and support with emotion regulation.
In working with couples I have an interest in emotion-focused approaches to relieving distress, improving communication and enhancing trust.
I have also completed Continuous Professional Development in: Neurodivergent-Affirming Counselling Practice, Trauma Informed Practice, Bereavement Counselling in Palliative Care, Working with Children Young People and Families, Safeguarding and Discussing Racial Identity Respectfully.
I welcome the messy, confusing and contradictory parts of being human and believe that when someone feels genuinely heard, they begin to hear themselves more clearly too.
What matters most to me is creating a relationship where you can exhale - where you don’t have to keep everything together, or hold your thoughts alone.
I have also completed Continuous Professional Development in: Neurodivergent-Affirming Counselling Practice, Trauma Informed Practice, Bereavement Counselling in Palliative Care, Working with Children Young People and Families, Safeguarding and Discussing Racial Identity Respectfully.
I welcome the messy, confusing and contradictory parts of being human and believe that when someone feels genuinely heard, they begin to hear themselves more clearly too.
What matters most to me is creating a relationship where you can exhale - where you don’t have to keep everything together, or hold your thoughts alone.
Hi, my name is Liz. Welcome to my profile. I work with clients to help them really understand why they are thinking, feeling and behaving in the way they are. Past and present events and experiences influence how we feel about and therefore treat ourselves which then impacts on all relationships in our lives. By understanding where these thoughts come from and why you may have such huge emotional and physical reactions or equally such suppressed feelings you can change the way you behave towards yourself and others. I would like to help you make the changes you need so that you can lead a healthy, happy and fulfilling life
Hi, my name is Liz. Welcome to my profile. I work with clients to help them really understand why they are thinking, feeling and behaving in the way they are. Past and present events and experiences influence how we feel about and therefore treat ourselves which then impacts on all relationships in our lives. By understanding where these thoughts come from and why you may have such huge emotional and physical reactions or equally such suppressed feelings you can change the way you behave towards yourself and others. I would like to help you make the changes you need so that you can lead a healthy, happy and fulfilling life
I am also trained in Child and Adolescent EMDR Therapy.
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I am an Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. I support individuals who may be facing challenges such as trauma, loss, relationship difficulties including separation, betrayal trauma, or they simply the need for a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a collaborative process and our work together will begin at your pace, starting where you feel most comfortable.
I am also trained in Child and Adolescent EMDR Therapy.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. I support individuals who may be facing challenges such as trauma, loss, relationship difficulties including separation, betrayal trauma, or they simply the need for a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a collaborative process and our work together will begin at your pace, starting where you feel most comfortable.
With 10 years' experience, I am an Integrative Counsellor, Lecturer, Trainer, and Clinical Supervisor. I specialise in working with teens, trauma, anxiety, OCD, gender, and autism.
With 10 years' experience, I am an Integrative Counsellor, Lecturer, Trainer, and Clinical Supervisor. I specialise in working with teens, trauma, anxiety, OCD, gender, and autism.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel supported as we explore the difficulties you're facing. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, low, or not sure where to begin — and that’s completely okay. You don’t need to have everything figured out. We can explore whatever you’re bringing gently, safely, and at your pace.
You are invited to bring all parts of yourself — even those that may feel messy, difficult or hidden. You are welcome to express what may feel unsayable or unthinkable to you. Together, we’ll explore the experiences, patterns, and beliefs that shape your life.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel supported as we explore the difficulties you're facing. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, low, or not sure where to begin — and that’s completely okay. You don’t need to have everything figured out. We can explore whatever you’re bringing gently, safely, and at your pace.
You are invited to bring all parts of yourself — even those that may feel messy, difficult or hidden. You are welcome to express what may feel unsayable or unthinkable to you. Together, we’ll explore the experiences, patterns, and beliefs that shape your life.
I work in person in Brighton and online with adults and with children and young people (aged 5-18).
As an experienced dramatherapist, I offer creative ways to support self-expression and understanding and to bring about change. Sessions can help you step back from an issue, feel more grounded, and discover new perspectives. You can express yourself using images, objects, stories, characters, drawings, or writing.
I work in person in Brighton and online with adults and with children and young people (aged 5-18).
As an experienced dramatherapist, I offer creative ways to support self-expression and understanding and to bring about change. Sessions can help you step back from an issue, feel more grounded, and discover new perspectives. You can express yourself using images, objects, stories, characters, drawings, or writing.
I also like to work with parents who are struggling with their child/ children and at the other end of the age scale, I am skilled in working with infertility and or post natal difficulties.
Psychotherapy is a very effective means of addressing a multitude of emotional and mental health concerns. At my practice, I provide attachment-focused therapy that emphasises the development of interpersonal relationships and connections with others. With my support, you'll be able to explore your emotions and experiences in a safe and collaborative setting.
I also like to work with parents who are struggling with their child/ children and at the other end of the age scale, I am skilled in working with infertility and or post natal difficulties.
Psychotherapy is a very effective means of addressing a multitude of emotional and mental health concerns. At my practice, I provide attachment-focused therapy that emphasises the development of interpersonal relationships and connections with others. With my support, you'll be able to explore your emotions and experiences in a safe and collaborative setting.
I work with clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement and have a keen interest in working with Neurodiverse clients.
Have you experienced challenging events in life, past or present? They can throw up all sorts of issues leading to big feelings that can have an effect on your mood and quality of life. Struggling to cope and carry on can feel heavy and isolating. Many of my clients come to give themselves space and time to process and make sense of their experiences. I provide individual therapy in my private practice to support you in attending to your mental well-being.
I work with clients with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement and have a keen interest in working with Neurodiverse clients.
Have you experienced challenging events in life, past or present? They can throw up all sorts of issues leading to big feelings that can have an effect on your mood and quality of life. Struggling to cope and carry on can feel heavy and isolating. Many of my clients come to give themselves space and time to process and make sense of their experiences. I provide individual therapy in my private practice to support you in attending to your mental well-being.
I work across the lifespan and specialise in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, bereavement, divorce, work stress, school issues, chronic illness, disabillity, special needs, adolescences, parenting issues, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in both adults and children.
HelIo, I’m a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 20 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families across a wide range of mental health challenges. In my work I feel privileged to walk alongside people as they navigate change and improve their wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for short-term help or longer-term therapy, my aim is to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficulties and make meaningful progress. If you’d like to learn more or are considering arranging an appointment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — all enquiries are warmly welcome.
I work across the lifespan and specialise in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, bereavement, divorce, work stress, school issues, chronic illness, disabillity, special needs, adolescences, parenting issues, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in both adults and children.
HelIo, I’m a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 20 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families across a wide range of mental health challenges. In my work I feel privileged to walk alongside people as they navigate change and improve their wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for short-term help or longer-term therapy, my aim is to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficulties and make meaningful progress. If you’d like to learn more or are considering arranging an appointment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — all enquiries are warmly welcome.
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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.