Counselling for Children in Southwark
Trauma-informed psychotherapist based in SE1, London and online across the UK, specialising in anxiety, burnout, developmental trauma and neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, school anxiety). I integrate Compassionate Inquiry, Internal Family Systems-informed and somatic, polyvagal approaches to address underlying nervous system patterns, attachment dynamics and high-performance stress. My work is depth-oriented and relational, supporting adults, adolescents and families seeking meaningful, sustainable change.
Trauma-informed psychotherapist based in SE1, London and online across the UK, specialising in anxiety, burnout, developmental trauma and neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, school anxiety). I integrate Compassionate Inquiry, Internal Family Systems-informed and somatic, polyvagal approaches to address underlying nervous system patterns, attachment dynamics and high-performance stress. My work is depth-oriented and relational, supporting adults, adolescents and families seeking meaningful, sustainable change.
I am a Person Centred Therapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have extensive experience working with under-represented communities and helping people understanding their behaviours. My counselling journey started a decade ago, not as a qualified counsellor, but as a client. By offering a judgment free space and the opportunity to be vulnerable, my therapist supported me on my journey of self-acceptance. It is on that connection between counsellor and client that I base my work. In my humanistic approach to therapy I believe that my clients are the experts of themselves.
I am a Person Centred Therapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have extensive experience working with under-represented communities and helping people understanding their behaviours. My counselling journey started a decade ago, not as a qualified counsellor, but as a client. By offering a judgment free space and the opportunity to be vulnerable, my therapist supported me on my journey of self-acceptance. It is on that connection between counsellor and client that I base my work. In my humanistic approach to therapy I believe that my clients are the experts of themselves.
I'm Fiona, a qualified and experienced therapist specialising in working with adults, couples, young people and children.
Specialisations: Childhood Trauma, Self-Esteem and Identity, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Anger Management. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and confidential environment. I work collaboratively with you, helping you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes in your life.
I'm Fiona, a qualified and experienced therapist specialising in working with adults, couples, young people and children.
Specialisations: Childhood Trauma, Self-Esteem and Identity, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Anger Management. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and confidential environment. I work collaboratively with you, helping you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes in your life.
I am deeply passionate about my work with individuals and couples of all ages. I support clients through challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, loss, identity issues, and relationship or attachment difficulties. I offer a welcoming and confidential space where clients can lead sessions at their own pace. With empathy and curiosity, I listen attentively and validate their experiences, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to help them gain insight and foster personal growth.
I am deeply passionate about my work with individuals and couples of all ages. I support clients through challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, loss, identity issues, and relationship or attachment difficulties. I offer a welcoming and confidential space where clients can lead sessions at their own pace. With empathy and curiosity, I listen attentively and validate their experiences, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to help them gain insight and foster personal growth.
I am an Accredited Integrative Counsellor offering short- and long-term therapy for adults and young people in London Bridge / Borough. I provide a calm, confidential space to explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, identity issues, and relationship difficulties.
I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, and bring experience in supporting young people through key life transitions.
My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered to heal.
I am an Accredited Integrative Counsellor offering short- and long-term therapy for adults and young people in London Bridge / Borough. I provide a calm, confidential space to explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, identity issues, and relationship difficulties.
I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, and bring experience in supporting young people through key life transitions.
My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered to heal.
Hello and a warm welcome. My name is Tina. I was born and raised in France and moved to England at the age of 21 after completing my studies.
I am a qualified Person-Centred psychotherapist, working with both adults and young people. I have extensive experience supporting clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and breakdown, low self-esteem, life changes, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and experiences of abuse.
Together, we can gently uncover and explore what may be holding you back and work towards helping you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Hello and a warm welcome. My name is Tina. I was born and raised in France and moved to England at the age of 21 after completing my studies.
I am a qualified Person-Centred psychotherapist, working with both adults and young people. I have extensive experience supporting clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and breakdown, low self-esteem, life changes, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and experiences of abuse.
Together, we can gently uncover and explore what may be holding you back and work towards helping you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
The loss avoidance game becomes a finite cycle, where the pursuit of pleasure "always" wins. I am an HCPC-registered psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, supervisor, and author. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to keep life within reach. Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Certified in clinical, counselling, health, and occupational psychology. Progress requires change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or applying a range of strategies
that support your development safely. The result: a genuine approach for a better way forward.
The loss avoidance game becomes a finite cycle, where the pursuit of pleasure "always" wins. I am an HCPC-registered psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, supervisor, and author. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to keep life within reach. Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Certified in clinical, counselling, health, and occupational psychology. Progress requires change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or applying a range of strategies
that support your development safely. The result: a genuine approach for a better way forward.
Dr Samuel Chu – Clinical Psychologist in
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Southwark, London SE1
Many of my adult and young clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed with worries, can't sleep, feel stuck, and are very self-critical. You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts (OCD), struggling with your emotions, and not being your authentic self. Together, we can help you understand what’s been holding you back, develop healthier ways of coping and relating, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful, connected and true to who you are.
Many of my adult and young clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed with worries, can't sleep, feel stuck, and are very self-critical. You may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious about what others think (social anxiety), having intrusive thoughts (OCD), struggling with your emotions, and not being your authentic self. Together, we can help you understand what’s been holding you back, develop healthier ways of coping and relating, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful, connected and true to who you are.
I support children, young people, and adults with phobias, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia), trauma, and race-related experiences.
I work collaboratively and holistically, combining practical coping strategies with talk therapy and trauma work. I support sensory experiences, relationships, and sexuality, and work with people of all backgrounds, faiths, genders and sexualities. Together, we tailor therapy to your needs and help build a positive sense of identity and self-esteem.
I support children, young people, and adults with phobias, anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia), trauma, and race-related experiences.
I work collaboratively and holistically, combining practical coping strategies with talk therapy and trauma work. I support sensory experiences, relationships, and sexuality, and work with people of all backgrounds, faiths, genders and sexualities. Together, we tailor therapy to your needs and help build a positive sense of identity and self-esteem.
I offer psychological support to toddlers, children, young people, adults, older adults, couples, families, and parents.
Welcome!
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience in private practice and the NHS. I hold a PhD and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King's College London. I integrate therapeutic models recommended by NICE Guidelines, including CBT, third-wave approaches, Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I offer support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions, and neurodiversity.
I offer psychological support to toddlers, children, young people, adults, older adults, couples, families, and parents.
Welcome!
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience in private practice and the NHS. I hold a PhD and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King's College London. I integrate therapeutic models recommended by NICE Guidelines, including CBT, third-wave approaches, Psychodynamic, and Systemic models. I offer support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting struggles, life transitions, and neurodiversity.
We are a private mental health practice with a specialist service for children and their families.
We use a range of therapy modalities to achieve great results, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy methods and Psychodynamic models.
We are a private mental health practice with a specialist service for children and their families.
We use a range of therapy modalities to achieve great results, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy methods and Psychodynamic models.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering psychological support for young people, adults and families. I offer the opportunity to explore the challenges you may be experiencing from an integrative psychological perspective and specialise in helping people manage difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and adjusting to medical conditions.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering psychological support for young people, adults and families. I offer the opportunity to explore the challenges you may be experiencing from an integrative psychological perspective and specialise in helping people manage difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and adjusting to medical conditions.
I’m Julia Fry (she/her), and I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults online via Zoom. I work in a warm, open, and neurodivergent-affirming way — helping people process life experiences in ways that work for them.
I support ND clients in designing a life that works for them, not against them. I can include blended coaching and therapy, depending on your comfort and needs. I blend listening, reflecting, and offering — to support your exploration in a way that feels affirming, respectful, and safe.
I’m Julia Fry (she/her), and I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults online via Zoom. I work in a warm, open, and neurodivergent-affirming way — helping people process life experiences in ways that work for them.
I support ND clients in designing a life that works for them, not against them. I can include blended coaching and therapy, depending on your comfort and needs. I blend listening, reflecting, and offering — to support your exploration in a way that feels affirming, respectful, and safe.
Dr Bernard Horsford, PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, M.Sc, LLB, BA, DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MAPM, MIoD, FIC, MAE, C Psychol, AFBPsS I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings, I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services. I have an extensive background in working with culturally diverse populations. My practice is geared towards adolescents and adults grappling employment, personal, family work, educational or health issues.
Dr Bernard Horsford, PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, M.Sc, LLB, BA, DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MAPM, MIoD, FIC, MAE, C Psychol, AFBPsS I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings, I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services. I have an extensive background in working with culturally diverse populations. My practice is geared towards adolescents and adults grappling employment, personal, family work, educational or health issues.
Welcome! My therapy approach comes from perspectives of holistic, systemic, and trauma-informed. In Systemic Therapy I examine patterns of interactions and behaviours to determine why the issues are presenting themselves, and support you in making changes. The aim is to help the individual, couple or family gain a better understanding of self not only from an individual level but a relational perspective as well
Welcome! My therapy approach comes from perspectives of holistic, systemic, and trauma-informed. In Systemic Therapy I examine patterns of interactions and behaviours to determine why the issues are presenting themselves, and support you in making changes. The aim is to help the individual, couple or family gain a better understanding of self not only from an individual level but a relational perspective as well
My Name is Nichola, I’m an Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Certified Teacher and EMDR Practitioner. I began my career back in 2004 where I trained as an integrative therapist with an instant liking to Transactional Analysis. Over the years I have trained and learnt many techniques and strategies whilst also researching theories and methods to enhance my work. I have successfully adapted these methods to provide a very powerful and holistic approach that drives change and empowerment whilst desensitising the Trauma to help people build the life they love!
My Name is Nichola, I’m an Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Certified Teacher and EMDR Practitioner. I began my career back in 2004 where I trained as an integrative therapist with an instant liking to Transactional Analysis. Over the years I have trained and learnt many techniques and strategies whilst also researching theories and methods to enhance my work. I have successfully adapted these methods to provide a very powerful and holistic approach that drives change and empowerment whilst desensitising the Trauma to help people build the life they love!
I’m an NCPS-accredited psychotherapist working with adults, children, and families.
I help adults, children, and families with trauma, attachment, relationships, and parenting. Using an integrative approach such as psychodynamic, CBT, person-centred, and solution-focused. We explore past and present patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and create new ways to cope and find solutions.
I’m an NCPS-accredited psychotherapist working with adults, children, and families.
I help adults, children, and families with trauma, attachment, relationships, and parenting. Using an integrative approach such as psychodynamic, CBT, person-centred, and solution-focused. We explore past and present patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and create new ways to cope and find solutions.
We have specialist experience supporting looked after children, adopted children, and those in kinship care—a group who are significantly underserved by standard assessment pathways.
Autism Assessment Pathway provides private, NICE-guideline autism assessments for children and young people aged 8–25 in Kent and London. Our HCPC-registered clinical psychologists have extensive NHS experience in neurodiversity, attachment, and trauma — including specialist expertise supporting looked after, adopted, and care-experienced children.
We offer thorough, multidisciplinary assessments using gold-standard tools including ADOS-2, with no long NHS waiting lists. Families are typically seen within weeks. Our comprehensive written reports support EHCP applications and school provision.
We have specialist experience supporting looked after children, adopted children, and those in kinship care—a group who are significantly underserved by standard assessment pathways.
Autism Assessment Pathway provides private, NICE-guideline autism assessments for children and young people aged 8–25 in Kent and London. Our HCPC-registered clinical psychologists have extensive NHS experience in neurodiversity, attachment, and trauma — including specialist expertise supporting looked after, adopted, and care-experienced children.
We offer thorough, multidisciplinary assessments using gold-standard tools including ADOS-2, with no long NHS waiting lists. Families are typically seen within weeks. Our comprehensive written reports support EHCP applications and school provision.
With over a decade of experience as a UKCP-registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, many families come to me because their child or young adult is anxious, overwhelmed, autistic, traumatised, or struggling with big emotions.
My approach is relational and tailored to each child or young adult. I specialise in autism, trauma, adoption, and emotional regulation, using creative, attachment-based and sensory approaches. I also offer parent support and group programmes to help families understand patterns, strengthen connection, and feel less alone.
With over a decade of experience as a UKCP-registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, many families come to me because their child or young adult is anxious, overwhelmed, autistic, traumatised, or struggling with big emotions.
My approach is relational and tailored to each child or young adult. I specialise in autism, trauma, adoption, and emotional regulation, using creative, attachment-based and sensory approaches. I also offer parent support and group programmes to help families understand patterns, strengthen connection, and feel less alone.
I am trained in multiple therapies including CBT, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Inner Child Therapy
If you are experiencing psychological distress and would like to understand a) what is happening to you and b) how you can cope more effectively with your symptoms - Then I am here to assist you. Initially, I will work with you to help you to understand what is making you feel the way you do. Following this, I will help you to develop coping strategies to reduce your distress. Finally, I will help you identify the route cause/causes of what makes you feel the way you do and assist you to move on from it using a variety of psychological interventions. (Psychological interventions will vary according to the route causes identified.)
I am trained in multiple therapies including CBT, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Inner Child Therapy
If you are experiencing psychological distress and would like to understand a) what is happening to you and b) how you can cope more effectively with your symptoms - Then I am here to assist you. Initially, I will work with you to help you to understand what is making you feel the way you do. Following this, I will help you to develop coping strategies to reduce your distress. Finally, I will help you identify the route cause/causes of what makes you feel the way you do and assist you to move on from it using a variety of psychological interventions. (Psychological interventions will vary according to the route causes identified.)
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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.