Counselling for Children in Littlehampton

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Jeni Gill
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
Hello I’m Jeni. As an experienced Dramatherapist I have found that when things are too hard to talk about initially, creativity can help us to express and process and then release what no longer serves us. My private practice allows me to work online with adults, and young people, and in a Primary school with a specialist speech and language unit. I have also worked in numerous Secondary schools. I have experience in working with anxiety, low self esteem, pre and post bereavement, fostering and adoption (life story work) neurodiversity and survivors of sexual assault
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Anna Lurot
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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.
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Lanes Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
My practice offers a wide range of therapies from a variety of approaches to help individuals, couples, children and adolescents with a spectrum of difficulties and symptoms.
I'm a specialist trained and vastly experienced relationship; counsellor. Experienced in working with:- communication skills; depression; anxiety; addictions: after the affair; domestic violence; historic and current abuse; blended familiies; bereavement; post natal depression and after the Divorce.
My practice offers a wide range of therapies from a variety of approaches to help individuals, couples, children and adolescents with a spectrum of difficulties and symptoms.
I'm a specialist trained and vastly experienced relationship; counsellor. Experienced in working with:- communication skills; depression; anxiety; addictions: after the affair; domestic violence; historic and current abuse; blended familiies; bereavement; post natal depression and after the Divorce.
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Cathy Servante
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you living the life you want? We all face difficulties in life but the way we deal with them is different. Each of us is a unique individual. Counselling can help you understand yourself better and become more robust so that you can develop ways to manage the difficult life events you face.
Are you living the life you want? We all face difficulties in life but the way we deal with them is different. Each of us is a unique individual. Counselling can help you understand yourself better and become more robust so that you can develop ways to manage the difficult life events you face.
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Helen Dalton
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I work mainly with school aged children who are struggling to manage their emotions and behaviours at home and in school which may be due to many outside influences, early years traumas, environmental difficulties etc.
Play Therapy is child led. The therapist greets the child as they arrive to each session without judgement, offering a safe space where a trusting relationship can grow to allow the child to feel safe and supported while they work through their difficulties in search of resolution.
I work mainly with school aged children who are struggling to manage their emotions and behaviours at home and in school which may be due to many outside influences, early years traumas, environmental difficulties etc.
Play Therapy is child led. The therapist greets the child as they arrive to each session without judgement, offering a safe space where a trusting relationship can grow to allow the child to feel safe and supported while they work through their difficulties in search of resolution.
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Hannah Sillence
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves.
My approach to counselling is integrative which means I will draw on different skills and approaches based on the client. I predominantly use creative and play- based methods, as in my experience as a counsellor, I find this the most effective way of supporting children in talking about emotions and processing events.
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves.
My approach to counselling is integrative which means I will draw on different skills and approaches based on the client. I predominantly use creative and play- based methods, as in my experience as a counsellor, I find this the most effective way of supporting children in talking about emotions and processing events.
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Catherine Pitfield
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hello, I’m Catherine and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in child and family work.
Therapeutically, I draw upon the current evidence base and work collaboratively with children and families to tailor support to effectively manage difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and challenging behaviour. Of equal importance, I work to develop the child or young person’s resilience and self-esteem.
Hello, I’m Catherine and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in child and family work.
Therapeutically, I draw upon the current evidence base and work collaboratively with children and families to tailor support to effectively manage difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and challenging behaviour. Of equal importance, I work to develop the child or young person’s resilience and self-esteem.
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Rebecca Benson
Counsellor, MBACP
Haslemere GU27
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, confused or weighed down? Feeling stressed, unable to manage life changes and challenges? Do you need someone to talk to in confidence who you can completely trust, to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, to feel supported and no longer alone?
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck, confused or weighed down? Feeling stressed, unable to manage life changes and challenges? Do you need someone to talk to in confidence who you can completely trust, to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, to feel supported and no longer alone?
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Rhian Davies-De Souza
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Whether you're neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, a parent, navigating childhood wounds, or have a child who is struggling—I'll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect.
I work especially well with: adults and children navigating anxiety, birth trauma, PTSD, burnout, or ongoing sleep issues Those living with grief— recent or long-held Neurodivergent folks, creatives, & highly sensitive people Anyone exploring identity, belonging, or recovery from trauma LGBTQ+ clients, parents & carers juggling emotional load & identity.
Whether you're neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, a parent, navigating childhood wounds, or have a child who is struggling—I'll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect.
I work especially well with: adults and children navigating anxiety, birth trauma, PTSD, burnout, or ongoing sleep issues Those living with grief— recent or long-held Neurodivergent folks, creatives, & highly sensitive people Anyone exploring identity, belonging, or recovery from trauma LGBTQ+ clients, parents & carers juggling emotional load & identity.
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Caroline Devereux
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have further specialized training in Child Abuse,Autism, Bereavement( also Pet Bereavement) Sex Addiction
Working with all ages from 2.5yr to 89yr+including students, family's and couples requires different approaches with each individual. As an Integrative counsellor it enables me to draw on several different therapeutic approaches which I tailor to the needs of each client. I have worked with a very diverse selection of presenting issues.n
I have further specialized training in Child Abuse,Autism, Bereavement( also Pet Bereavement) Sex Addiction
Working with all ages from 2.5yr to 89yr+including students, family's and couples requires different approaches with each individual. As an Integrative counsellor it enables me to draw on several different therapeutic approaches which I tailor to the needs of each client. I have worked with a very diverse selection of presenting issues.n
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Kate Victoria McCabe
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
I work with both children and adults,offering bespoke integrative therapy.
A warm welcome to my profile page. I have over twenty years experience working in mental health, and I'm here to offer compassionate, non judgemental support, be that with managing the stresses of everyday life, making personal changes or navigating your way through a crisis. People are individuals, and I'm commited to the idea that the support they receive should reflect this and come from a place of positive personal empowerment. I truly believe that difficult times and challenges offer an opportunity for personal growth and development, but also that you don't just have to 'survive' them ,you can come out thriving.
I work with both children and adults,offering bespoke integrative therapy.
A warm welcome to my profile page. I have over twenty years experience working in mental health, and I'm here to offer compassionate, non judgemental support, be that with managing the stresses of everyday life, making personal changes or navigating your way through a crisis. People are individuals, and I'm commited to the idea that the support they receive should reflect this and come from a place of positive personal empowerment. I truly believe that difficult times and challenges offer an opportunity for personal growth and development, but also that you don't just have to 'survive' them ,you can come out thriving.
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Carol Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am able to support adults, children and young people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief or loss, abuse, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and confidence and OCD.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I am able to use the various models of therapy available, which enables me to provide you with the bespoke support you need and rightly deserve. My focus will always be on your wellbeing, to help you onto a positive journey of understanding and empowerment.
I am able to support adults, children and young people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief or loss, abuse, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem and confidence and OCD.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I am able to use the various models of therapy available, which enables me to provide you with the bespoke support you need and rightly deserve. My focus will always be on your wellbeing, to help you onto a positive journey of understanding and empowerment.
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Alexandra Payne
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hove BN3
I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist.
I use various ways of working with children and young people. Play, art, drama, music, sand tray & talking offer a variety of ways of expressing thoughts, worries, feelings and of working with them. I also work with parents and carers. Sometimes, a one or two session consultation can be effective in helping parents/carers explore solutions.
I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist.
I use various ways of working with children and young people. Play, art, drama, music, sand tray & talking offer a variety of ways of expressing thoughts, worries, feelings and of working with them. I also work with parents and carers. Sometimes, a one or two session consultation can be effective in helping parents/carers explore solutions.
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Rodney Dee
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings.
One of the benefits of art psychotherapy is that it’s not dependent on complicated speech. Clients have benefited greatly from being able to experiment and use artmaking materials as a means of communicating concerns or experiences that might otherwise be too hard or painful to put into words.
As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings.
One of the benefits of art psychotherapy is that it’s not dependent on complicated speech. Clients have benefited greatly from being able to experiment and use artmaking materials as a means of communicating concerns or experiences that might otherwise be too hard or painful to put into words.
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Diana Wood
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Farnham GU9
Are you looking for a child or adolescent pychotherapist?
I initially qualified as a adult counsellor later gaining a Masters in working with Children, Young People & Families at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. Throughout my career I have always been passionate about young people having spaces to meet with safe, empathetic, non-judgemental adults as they seek to understand & accept themselves more fully.
Are you looking for a child or adolescent pychotherapist?
I initially qualified as a adult counsellor later gaining a Masters in working with Children, Young People & Families at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. Throughout my career I have always been passionate about young people having spaces to meet with safe, empathetic, non-judgemental adults as they seek to understand & accept themselves more fully.
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Bettina Szabo-Begala - HealWave Play Therapy
Psychotherapist
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Play Therapist with many years of experience supporting children emotionally and educationally, primarily within school settings.
I am specialised in Play Therapy and Child–Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), offering tailored support for children and families. Through therapeutic play and guided parent sessions, I help children understand their emotions, build confidence and coping skills, while supporting parents to strengthen connection and create positive change at home.
I am a Play Therapist with many years of experience supporting children emotionally and educationally, primarily within school settings.
I am specialised in Play Therapy and Child–Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), offering tailored support for children and families. Through therapeutic play and guided parent sessions, I help children understand their emotions, build confidence and coping skills, while supporting parents to strengthen connection and create positive change at home.
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Becky Sheppard
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
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.
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Susie Vana
Counsellor, MBACP
Dorking RH4
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.
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Marble White Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Marble White Counselling offers a professional service working with Adults, Couples, Families, Young People and Children.
Having an environment where you feel safe enough to disclose/let go of any negative beliefs, fear, anger, sadness or guilt can be extremely healing and aid self-acceptance. Counselling can provide an opportunity to explore issues that may be preventing you from leading a more rewarding and fulfilling life.
Marble White Counselling offers a professional service working with Adults, Couples, Families, Young People and Children.
Having an environment where you feel safe enough to disclose/let go of any negative beliefs, fear, anger, sadness or guilt can be extremely healing and aid self-acceptance. Counselling can provide an opportunity to explore issues that may be preventing you from leading a more rewarding and fulfilling life.
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Lucille Ellis-Jones
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Individual Systemic Therapy for children & young people is charged at £90 per 50 min session or £700 for a block of 8 sessions.
I am a UKCP registered systemic and family psychotherapist offering therapeutic support to everyone from all backgrounds, of all ages. I aim to provide a safe confidential space where you can talk about anything in your life that may be uncomfortable, confusing or painful without fear of judgement. I have provided emotional and mental health support to individuals, couples & families for several years working within the NHS and educaction. I have my own private practice based in Godalming Surrey, and also work in CAMHS within the NHS. Systemic therapy is especially helpful where there is more than one difficulty having an impact.
Individual Systemic Therapy for children & young people is charged at £90 per 50 min session or £700 for a block of 8 sessions.
I am a UKCP registered systemic and family psychotherapist offering therapeutic support to everyone from all backgrounds, of all ages. I aim to provide a safe confidential space where you can talk about anything in your life that may be uncomfortable, confusing or painful without fear of judgement. I have provided emotional and mental health support to individuals, couples & families for several years working within the NHS and educaction. I have my own private practice based in Godalming Surrey, and also work in CAMHS within the NHS. Systemic therapy is especially helpful where there is more than one difficulty having an impact.
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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.