Child Counselling in North West London, London

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Michael Atar
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW4
I also work with adults, adolescents and children presenting with a variety of mental health issues such as postnatal depression or PTSD.
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
I also work with adults, adolescents and children presenting with a variety of mental health issues such as postnatal depression or PTSD.
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
020 3816 3545 View 020 3816 3545
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Will Sessions
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3  (Online Only)
I've worked with children and teenagers of all ages, with diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD. I help them learn new skills and attitudes to improve their ability to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and do more of what matters to them and make more room for connection. Mental health challenges encroach on their lives, make them avoid and make their world smaller. They disconnect from themselves, the things they care about and the people that matter to them. They underestimate their strengths and resources, overestimate life’s challenges and get stuck.
I've worked with children and teenagers of all ages, with diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD. I help them learn new skills and attitudes to improve their ability to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and do more of what matters to them and make more room for connection. Mental health challenges encroach on their lives, make them avoid and make their world smaller. They disconnect from themselves, the things they care about and the people that matter to them. They underestimate their strengths and resources, overestimate life’s challenges and get stuck.
020 3984 7929 View 020 3984 7929
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Amanda Rabin
Psychotherapist, ACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW11
I have a wealth of experience and have worked within the NHS and in Private Practice. I offer therapeutic work within a clinic setting to infants, children, adolescents, young people, parents and couples. I supervise and offer consultation to other professionals.
I have a wealth of experience and have worked within the NHS and in Private Practice. I offer therapeutic work within a clinic setting to infants, children, adolescents, young people, parents and couples. I supervise and offer consultation to other professionals.
020 3962 2473 View 020 3962 2473
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Magda Raczynska
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North West London, London NW10
Wanting to look after your child, your inner child, or yourself - please get in touch to discuss how it may work for you.
Growing up is not easy. Life is not easy. But there are safe ways to work out some of the difficulties and increase resilience.
Wanting to look after your child, your inner child, or yourself - please get in touch to discuss how it may work for you.
Growing up is not easy. Life is not easy. But there are safe ways to work out some of the difficulties and increase resilience.
020 3841 8830 View 020 3841 8830
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Marta Benko
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
Supporting kids, YP, parents and adults with: mental health difficulties in the context of a physical illness (especially with endometriosis, asthma, CF, oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurosurgery, and surgery), health anxiety, functional presentation/ medically unexplained symptom, relationship breakdown and divorce, children and young people, school avoidance/school anxiety, ex-pats and 3rd country children, mood difficulties (anxiety, panic attacks, fear and phobias, low mood) , stress , OCD, body repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) , sleep, non-underweight eating disorders.
Supporting kids, YP, parents and adults with: mental health difficulties in the context of a physical illness (especially with endometriosis, asthma, CF, oncology, haematology, gastroenterology, dermatology, neurosurgery, and surgery), health anxiety, functional presentation/ medically unexplained symptom, relationship breakdown and divorce, children and young people, school avoidance/school anxiety, ex-pats and 3rd country children, mood difficulties (anxiety, panic attacks, fear and phobias, low mood) , stress , OCD, body repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) , sleep, non-underweight eating disorders.
020 8016 3516 View 020 8016 3516
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Stella Acquarone
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
Others might be parents struggling with connecting to their children, facing difficult.
Helping children with early symptoms of the autistic spectrum has been my life’s work. My goal as the Principal of the Parent-Infant Clinic and of the School of Infant Mental Health in London is to help parents and professionals identify the early signs in autistic spectrum, for it is in these early stages, which can be seen as early as 3 months, when the greatest results can be achieved. I am a practicing adult and child psychotherapist, having worked in the National Health Service and privately for 32 years on detecting early signs in the autistic spectrum and providing early treatment to children and adults.
Others might be parents struggling with connecting to their children, facing difficult.
Helping children with early symptoms of the autistic spectrum has been my life’s work. My goal as the Principal of the Parent-Infant Clinic and of the School of Infant Mental Health in London is to help parents and professionals identify the early signs in autistic spectrum, for it is in these early stages, which can be seen as early as 3 months, when the greatest results can be achieved. I am a practicing adult and child psychotherapist, having worked in the National Health Service and privately for 32 years on detecting early signs in the autistic spectrum and providing early treatment to children and adults.
020 3856 4158 View 020 3856 4158
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Paula Khan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North West London, London NW9
I work with children, teenagers, adults and older adults. I specialise in childhood trauma, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, women’s issues, divorce, fertility, ADHD, autism either diagnosed or people that identify with traits associated with neurodivergence. I have qualified over 15 years ago and my original training was Person Centred but I draw from other Humanistics prespectives. I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate, and I am a registered member of BACP and BICA.
I work with children, teenagers, adults and older adults. I specialise in childhood trauma, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, women’s issues, divorce, fertility, ADHD, autism either diagnosed or people that identify with traits associated with neurodivergence. I have qualified over 15 years ago and my original training was Person Centred but I draw from other Humanistics prespectives. I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate, and I am a registered member of BACP and BICA.
07746 458862 View 07746 458862
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Andrea’s Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW1
I am extremely passionate about being a counsellor. I am a very down to earth, realistic person from a mixed back ground and I will adapt to the client needs and my degree and experience means I can work in most styles of counselling depending on your needs. I am happy to work with teenagers and children as I also have a lot of experience with children. I’m happy to have a chat with anyone interested in counselling to see if I’m the right counsellor for you free of charge.
I am extremely passionate about being a counsellor. I am a very down to earth, realistic person from a mixed back ground and I will adapt to the client needs and my degree and experience means I can work in most styles of counselling depending on your needs. I am happy to work with teenagers and children as I also have a lot of experience with children. I’m happy to have a chat with anyone interested in counselling to see if I’m the right counsellor for you free of charge.
020 3910 6849 View 020 3910 6849
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Dr Veronica Roberts
Psychologist, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3  (Online Only)
My aim is to ensure every child feels understood and accepted, and that every parent feels confident in themselves and their skills.
I work with parents as a catalyst for change - helping them shift from surviving, to thriving. I empower parents to press pause and reconsider how they actually want family life to be, and how they want to get there. My coaching weaves the science of child development and psychology into the unique intricacies of each family situation, providing a truly tailored, and therefore, effective approach. Are you worried about your child's behaviour, well-being or learning? Do you find yourself doing or saying things as a parent you wish you didn't? Do you feel uncertain about how best to approach an issue with your child? I can help.
My aim is to ensure every child feels understood and accepted, and that every parent feels confident in themselves and their skills.
I work with parents as a catalyst for change - helping them shift from surviving, to thriving. I empower parents to press pause and reconsider how they actually want family life to be, and how they want to get there. My coaching weaves the science of child development and psychology into the unique intricacies of each family situation, providing a truly tailored, and therefore, effective approach. Are you worried about your child's behaviour, well-being or learning? Do you find yourself doing or saying things as a parent you wish you didn't? Do you feel uncertain about how best to approach an issue with your child? I can help.
01373 486575 View 01373 486575
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Kim McAllister Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW2
If you, your child or anyone in your family is struggling and requires a safe space to talk and play, then I can help.
Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
If you, your child or anyone in your family is struggling and requires a safe space to talk and play, then I can help.
Award Winning Child Therapist. Children and young people require a safe space for them to explore their feelings and emotions and make sense of their world. Children need to feel accepted, heard and believed, so that they can explore their emotions and unravel their past. If you, your kid or anyone in your family could benefit from talking or play therapy, then get in touch. You can find me on other directories, registered with the BACP an accredited registrant with the NCS and on Facebook as: Kim McAllister Counselling Ltd.
01253 835140 View 01253 835140
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Elodie De-Souza
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3  (Online Only)
Outside of private practice, I work with children and young people in school settings, providing a safe, nurturing and person-centred environment for children who have been identified as in need of additional support.
I am an MBACP registered psychotherapist. I work with clients of all ages, but have a particular interest in working with children and young people. I have a longstanding interest in how our early relationships affect our development. I offer counselling (including play therapy where appropriate) and parenting support. I work as an integrative therapist. This means I blend elements from different approaches and I tailor this according to each of my client’s needs. This can include exploring how buried thoughts, feelings and experiences shape our current relationships.
Outside of private practice, I work with children and young people in school settings, providing a safe, nurturing and person-centred environment for children who have been identified as in need of additional support.
I am an MBACP registered psychotherapist. I work with clients of all ages, but have a particular interest in working with children and young people. I have a longstanding interest in how our early relationships affect our development. I offer counselling (including play therapy where appropriate) and parenting support. I work as an integrative therapist. This means I blend elements from different approaches and I tailor this according to each of my client’s needs. This can include exploring how buried thoughts, feelings and experiences shape our current relationships.
020 8106 1902 View 020 8106 1902
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Chapters teen and child therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW1
I have years of experience working within the NHS and schools and also with families, children and young people.
I specialise in Children and Young People's therapy. Early intervention is important and I can provide families or individuals with tools to cope with a range of emotional difficulties. I also offer confidential school based counselling services, please contact for more information.
I have years of experience working within the NHS and schools and also with families, children and young people.
I specialise in Children and Young People's therapy. Early intervention is important and I can provide families or individuals with tools to cope with a range of emotional difficulties. I also offer confidential school based counselling services, please contact for more information.
07480 534332 View 07480 534332
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Dr Bina Sharma
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North West London, London NW11
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
I have worked in mental health for over ten years with adults across the lifespan, children and families who have experienced a range of difficulties, in both community and inpatient settings. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and currently work in a specialist NHS service for people with learning disabilities. I also have a special interest in working with people with psychosis and unusual experiences and much of my pre-training experience was in this area.
07481 363216 View 07481 363216
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Gail Sinitsky
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW7
I am very passionate about working in partnership with children and their families and I welcome you to contact me to find out more about how I work and to arrange an initial consultation.
I am an experienced and skilled counselling psychologist, passionate about supporting children and young people who are navigating life's challenges, whether it is low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety or other difficulties.
I am very passionate about working in partnership with children and their families and I welcome you to contact me to find out more about how I work and to arrange an initial consultation.
I am an experienced and skilled counselling psychologist, passionate about supporting children and young people who are navigating life's challenges, whether it is low self-esteem, trauma, anxiety or other difficulties.
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Dipti Shah
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW1
I am a systemic family therapist, and an integrative counsellor, which includes CBT. I am based at the London Child, Adult and Family Therapy Centre. I have over 25 years’ experience of working with people and supporting them to overcome a range of emotional and behavioural dilemmas. These dilemmas can become problematic when normalised and left unmanaged or unresolved. They are often the roots of problems affecting personal and professional relationships. Through therapy, I support children; adolescents; adults; couples; family's, which including adult children and groups of people who have shared interests and responsibilities.
I am a systemic family therapist, and an integrative counsellor, which includes CBT. I am based at the London Child, Adult and Family Therapy Centre. I have over 25 years’ experience of working with people and supporting them to overcome a range of emotional and behavioural dilemmas. These dilemmas can become problematic when normalised and left unmanaged or unresolved. They are often the roots of problems affecting personal and professional relationships. Through therapy, I support children; adolescents; adults; couples; family's, which including adult children and groups of people who have shared interests and responsibilities.
020 3727 5852 View 020 3727 5852
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Little Bee Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW11
We are young, vibrant and full of energy, which makes us perfectly suited to working with children, young people and families.
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
We are young, vibrant and full of energy, which makes us perfectly suited to working with children, young people and families.
Offering a fresh approach to psychological therapy from the young and vibrant Little Bee Clinic. We are here to support children, young people and families. Who are you? We are are a group of colleagues who aim to offer a modern approach to psychological therapy. We have all been trained as Clinical Psychologists, which means we have lots of experience working with children, young people and families.
020 3974 1825 View 020 3974 1825
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Dr Alison Pak
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW1
Dr Pak has worked with children, young people and adults, providing individual therapeutic interventions as well as working with families and groups.
Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.
Dr Pak has worked with children, young people and adults, providing individual therapeutic interventions as well as working with families and groups.
Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.
020 3835 4513 View 020 3835 4513
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Irene Brown-Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
I am a accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor trained in a variety of psychological and counselling therapies. I utilise a variety of evidence based practices, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy to treat adults, adolescents and young adults, with depression identify and address problems in their relationships. My clinical interests include treating anxiety, trauma, race-based traumatic stress, unresolved childhood trauma, as well as with children and young people with a range of difficulties including mood and behavioural problems. I have extensive experience in the assessment and management of self harm and suicidal ideation.
I am a accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor trained in a variety of psychological and counselling therapies. I utilise a variety of evidence based practices, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy to treat adults, adolescents and young adults, with depression identify and address problems in their relationships. My clinical interests include treating anxiety, trauma, race-based traumatic stress, unresolved childhood trauma, as well as with children and young people with a range of difficulties including mood and behavioural problems. I have extensive experience in the assessment and management of self harm and suicidal ideation.
020 4538 8269 View 020 4538 8269
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Dr Marta Wahnon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW3
Contact me today to schedule a complementary consultation and explore help. I am a chartered lifespan Psychologist with 16 years of experience in the field of complex trauma. I have extensive experience of treating adults and children with both mild and complex difficulties relating to mental health. I offer psychological assessment&treatment, promoting reflection and compassion in trauma-informed approach - I bring a critical perspective to practice reframing mental illness. Instead of “What is wrong with you?”, I am interested in “What has happened to you?”
Contact me today to schedule a complementary consultation and explore help. I am a chartered lifespan Psychologist with 16 years of experience in the field of complex trauma. I have extensive experience of treating adults and children with both mild and complex difficulties relating to mental health. I offer psychological assessment&treatment, promoting reflection and compassion in trauma-informed approach - I bring a critical perspective to practice reframing mental illness. Instead of “What is wrong with you?”, I am interested in “What has happened to you?”
01637 808427 View 01637 808427
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Dr Neena Ramful
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
North West London, London NW5  (Online Only)
I work with children and adults who experience a range of mild to severe difficulties including: Anxiety | Panic attacks | Generalised Anxiety disorder | Social anxiety | Phobias | Obsessive compulsive disorder | Depression | Low self-esteem | Tics | Pain Management | Headaches | Stress | Adjustment to health diagnosis |
I work with children and adults who experience a range of mild to severe difficulties including: Anxiety | Panic attacks | Generalised Anxiety disorder | Social anxiety | Phobias | Obsessive compulsive disorder | Depression | Low self-esteem | Tics | Pain Management | Headaches | Stress | Adjustment to health diagnosis |
020 3984 8324 View 020 3984 8324

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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.