Children (6 to 10) Counselling in London

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Charlotte Dalmadge
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
London SE3
I have over 17 years of experience working with children, young people and families as a Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychotherapist in a variety of settings, including family centres, charities and schools.
I use an integrative approach, which means I adapt my varied counselling skills to meet individual needs. This allows children and young people to explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions, with me supporting them along the way. I primarily draw upon person-centred, psychodynamic, play therapy and solution-focused approaches to therapy in my work.
I have over 17 years of experience working with children, young people and families as a Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychotherapist in a variety of settings, including family centres, charities and schools.
I use an integrative approach, which means I adapt my varied counselling skills to meet individual needs. This allows children and young people to explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions, with me supporting them along the way. I primarily draw upon person-centred, psychodynamic, play therapy and solution-focused approaches to therapy in my work.
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Bernard I Horsford
Counsellor, PhD, CPsychol
London W1J
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.
020 8103 0403 View 020 8103 0403
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Michael Atar
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
London NW4
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.
I will ask you to define your own targets and goals for our work. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, welcoming environment, working online via Zoom, or in-person in the comfort of your own home. I work with whole families of any size, couples, individuals, parents or single parents, carers of any gender, together with their babies, infants, or toddlers.
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.
I will ask you to define your own targets and goals for our work. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, welcoming environment, working online via Zoom, or in-person in the comfort of your own home. I work with whole families of any size, couples, individuals, parents or single parents, carers of any gender, together with their babies, infants, or toddlers.
020 3816 3545 View 020 3816 3545
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Carleen Scott-Manu
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London W1G
I support clients (both children and adults) experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioural challenges following stroke, brain injury, long-COVID, dementia, PTSD, or mood changes that affect daily life.
I specialise in helping people navigate changes in thinking, memory, emotions, or behaviour that impact daily life. I offer personalised assessment, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate support to build coping skills, increase confidence, and help you reconnect with meaningful activities and goals.
I support clients (both children and adults) experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioural challenges following stroke, brain injury, long-COVID, dementia, PTSD, or mood changes that affect daily life.
I specialise in helping people navigate changes in thinking, memory, emotions, or behaviour that impact daily life. I offer personalised assessment, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate support to build coping skills, increase confidence, and help you reconnect with meaningful activities and goals.
020 4634 9856 View 020 4634 9856
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Grace Kuhl
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
London E2
I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, and difficulties in relationships, particularly those who are neurodivergent or feel stuck in recurring patterns.
You may be feeling stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected from yourself. You might be neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or feel that traditional talk therapy hasn’t quite reached what you’re experiencing. Often, people come to therapy with a sense that something deeper needs attention, even if it’s hard to put into words.
I work with adults and children experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, and difficulties in relationships, particularly those who are neurodivergent or feel stuck in recurring patterns.
You may be feeling stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected from yourself. You might be neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or feel that traditional talk therapy hasn’t quite reached what you’re experiencing. Often, people come to therapy with a sense that something deeper needs attention, even if it’s hard to put into words.
020 8129 6475 View 020 8129 6475
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Dr Zeny Melissourgaki at Spiral Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London W1K
I now work as a Clinical Psychologist in two specialist services: an NHS service for expectant and new parents and children’s social services, where I support young people (16-25) leaving the care system.
Would you like help with difficult feelings, anxiety, low mood, relationships or the impact of trauma and adverse past experiences? Are you an expectant or new parent finding parenthood hard? Are you a young person, struggling with the transition to adulthood? Since obtaining my degree in Psychology in 2016, I have worked with families and people across the life span, with different levels of privilege and discrimination and with a range of mental health difficulties, spanning from anxiety and depression to more enduring presentations (e.g., psychosis) and addiction (e.g., substance use, gambling).
I now work as a Clinical Psychologist in two specialist services: an NHS service for expectant and new parents and children’s social services, where I support young people (16-25) leaving the care system.
Would you like help with difficult feelings, anxiety, low mood, relationships or the impact of trauma and adverse past experiences? Are you an expectant or new parent finding parenthood hard? Are you a young person, struggling with the transition to adulthood? Since obtaining my degree in Psychology in 2016, I have worked with families and people across the life span, with different levels of privilege and discrimination and with a range of mental health difficulties, spanning from anxiety and depression to more enduring presentations (e.g., psychosis) and addiction (e.g., substance use, gambling).
020 3667 0946 View 020 3667 0946
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Dr Maria Bermeo
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London N8
I am a highly specialized child and adolescent Counselling psychologist but also work with all ages.
I am trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy. As a Counselling psychologist my therapeutic style is integrative as I combine theories tailoring therapy to suit each of my client's unique needs.
I am a highly specialized child and adolescent Counselling psychologist but also work with all ages.
I am trained in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy. As a Counselling psychologist my therapeutic style is integrative as I combine theories tailoring therapy to suit each of my client's unique needs.
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Thomas Hawksworth
Counsellor
Online Only
I'm a qualified Occupational Therapist, and I've been practising in adolescent mental health for nine years. I help young people and their families navigate the challenges in eating disorders, autism, and mental health. I'm an eating disorder specialist with extensive experience working with young people and their families, in inpatient, daycare, outpatient and specialist school settings. I'm also an autism specialist. Alongside Systemicare, I am a CAMHS Specialist in the NHS, and both of my specialisms are informed by extensive clinical and personal life experience.
I'm a qualified Occupational Therapist, and I've been practising in adolescent mental health for nine years. I help young people and their families navigate the challenges in eating disorders, autism, and mental health. I'm an eating disorder specialist with extensive experience working with young people and their families, in inpatient, daycare, outpatient and specialist school settings. I'm also an autism specialist. Alongside Systemicare, I am a CAMHS Specialist in the NHS, and both of my specialisms are informed by extensive clinical and personal life experience.
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Amy Moon
Verified Verified
London SE23
I am a child-centred play therapist working with children, primarily from 4-12 years of age.
Many children have difficulties in their lives such as family break up, challenging behaviour, bullying, life upheaval, loss and bereavement, fostering and adoption. I offer 1:1 child sessions as well as 1:1 parent coaching to help you understand what your child is communicating through their behaviour
I am a child-centred play therapist working with children, primarily from 4-12 years of age.
Many children have difficulties in their lives such as family break up, challenging behaviour, bullying, life upheaval, loss and bereavement, fostering and adoption. I offer 1:1 child sessions as well as 1:1 parent coaching to help you understand what your child is communicating through their behaviour
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Vania Piludu
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London E8
My clinical experience began in 1997, and since then I have worked with adults, children and families in various settings including the Italian Mental Health and Social Systems, NHS and the private sector.
I provide bespoke therapy for children, young people and adults using person-centred approach tailored to your specific situation and needs. I am also able to draw on my knowledge of psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive-behavioural (CBT) and mindfulness approaches to help reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological well-being.
My clinical experience began in 1997, and since then I have worked with adults, children and families in various settings including the Italian Mental Health and Social Systems, NHS and the private sector.
I provide bespoke therapy for children, young people and adults using person-centred approach tailored to your specific situation and needs. I am also able to draw on my knowledge of psychodynamic, systemic, cognitive-behavioural (CBT) and mindfulness approaches to help reduce psychological distress and to enhance psychological well-being.
020 4538 4511 View 020 4538 4511
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JD Therapeutic Services
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a cognitive behavioural therapist specialising in working with children, young people and parents with over 7 years experience in mental health services including CAMHS.
I use cognitive behavioural therapy (and other complimentary therapies) to address the common mental health difficulties faced by children and young people as well as equip parents to be able to support them through their recovery. E.g. anxiety (social anxiety, excessive worry, phobias, panic etc.), low mood/depression, OCD, PTSD, low self-esteem etc.
I am a cognitive behavioural therapist specialising in working with children, young people and parents with over 7 years experience in mental health services including CAMHS.
I use cognitive behavioural therapy (and other complimentary therapies) to address the common mental health difficulties faced by children and young people as well as equip parents to be able to support them through their recovery. E.g. anxiety (social anxiety, excessive worry, phobias, panic etc.), low mood/depression, OCD, PTSD, low self-esteem etc.
020 4572 6606 View 020 4572 6606
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Master Counselling Centre (MCC)
Counsellor, MA, AFBPSsS
London NW4
My name is Saboor, effective therapy requires a good professional relationship between therapist and client. It can also be a difficult process to start therapy. I, therefore, offer a FREE initial telephone consultation to help us both diagnose if I am the right therapist for you. I am flexible in my treatment, I try to create a space of openness and safety to allow my clients to explore. I work within the humanistic models as well as using techniques from CBT, DBT, PTSD, ADHD, and PHOBIA.
My name is Saboor, effective therapy requires a good professional relationship between therapist and client. It can also be a difficult process to start therapy. I, therefore, offer a FREE initial telephone consultation to help us both diagnose if I am the right therapist for you. I am flexible in my treatment, I try to create a space of openness and safety to allow my clients to explore. I work within the humanistic models as well as using techniques from CBT, DBT, PTSD, ADHD, and PHOBIA.
07404 747333 View 07404 747333
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Bat-Hen Shahar
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
London SW18
I spent the last decade working with children, teenagers, parents and educational teams, with the mission of supporting children's emotional and educational needs.
I want to offer adults, children, and young people a safe space in which they can feel supported, understood and capable. I want to allow families to feel that although times are hard, someone is always here to help them get back on track. I found play, art, cards, and other creative tools can support the therapeutic process.
I spent the last decade working with children, teenagers, parents and educational teams, with the mission of supporting children's emotional and educational needs.
I want to offer adults, children, and young people a safe space in which they can feel supported, understood and capable. I want to allow families to feel that although times are hard, someone is always here to help them get back on track. I found play, art, cards, and other creative tools can support the therapeutic process.
020 7046 1985 View 020 7046 1985
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Leoni Lombaard Play Therapy
Psychotherapist
London SW20
You may be feeling concerned about your child’s emotional well-being or behaviour, and unsure how best to help.
I am a BAPT-registered Play Therapist with qualifications in social work, and have worked with children and families since 1996. I work with children aged 3–11 and offer play therapy in a private, child-friendly and confidential playroom in SW20, with flexibility to work in other settings when appropriate. I specialise in child trauma and neurodivergence.
You may be feeling concerned about your child’s emotional well-being or behaviour, and unsure how best to help.
I am a BAPT-registered Play Therapist with qualifications in social work, and have worked with children and families since 1996. I work with children aged 3–11 and offer play therapy in a private, child-friendly and confidential playroom in SW20, with flexibility to work in other settings when appropriate. I specialise in child trauma and neurodivergence.
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Sam Leslie
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
London NW7
Hello, I'm Sam, an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with children, adolescents and adults in North West London and online.
Our work may focus on a specific aspect of your life for short-term intervention, or it could involve a more comprehensive exploration requiring in-depth psychotherapy to untangle your past. As an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist, I draw upon various approaches tailored to each individual, incorporating spiritual aspects where appropriate.
Hello, I'm Sam, an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with children, adolescents and adults in North West London and online.
Our work may focus on a specific aspect of your life for short-term intervention, or it could involve a more comprehensive exploration requiring in-depth psychotherapy to untangle your past. As an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist, I draw upon various approaches tailored to each individual, incorporating spiritual aspects where appropriate.
020 4538 5213 View 020 4538 5213
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Dr Arshia Choudhury
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SW4
What I offer: - Psychological therapy (for depression, anxiety, and trauma; for children and adults) - ADHD and autism assessments - Mental Health assessments and reports (for depression, anxiety, and trauma) Please get in touch if you are looking for something I may have missed here and we can discuss your needs further!
Experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD or autism can feel overwhelming and isolating. Seeking mental health support can often feel challenging, but ultimately can be rewarding and transformative with the right psychologist and therapeutic relationship. If you are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who offers a compassionate and tailored approach to therapy, and honours your unique values and journey, you have come to the right place. I offer ADHD & autism diagnostic assessments & person-centred, needs-focused therapy to help you meet your personal goals & build a more meaningful life.
What I offer: - Psychological therapy (for depression, anxiety, and trauma; for children and adults) - ADHD and autism assessments - Mental Health assessments and reports (for depression, anxiety, and trauma) Please get in touch if you are looking for something I may have missed here and we can discuss your needs further!
Experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD or autism can feel overwhelming and isolating. Seeking mental health support can often feel challenging, but ultimately can be rewarding and transformative with the right psychologist and therapeutic relationship. If you are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who offers a compassionate and tailored approach to therapy, and honours your unique values and journey, you have come to the right place. I offer ADHD & autism diagnostic assessments & person-centred, needs-focused therapy to help you meet your personal goals & build a more meaningful life.
020 4572 5168 View 020 4572 5168
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Xavier Masson
Counsellor, MBACP
London WC1X
I am an integrative counsellor who tailors each session to the unique needs of the individual. My approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I have a special interest in supporting people who feel stuck—whether that’s due to anxiety, addictive behaviours, or recurring patterns that are hard to shift.
I am an integrative counsellor who tailors each session to the unique needs of the individual. My approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I have a special interest in supporting people who feel stuck—whether that’s due to anxiety, addictive behaviours, or recurring patterns that are hard to shift.
020 4538 8471 View 020 4538 8471
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Cath Gillet
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London W4
Waitlist for new clients
In my private practice or as a school counsellor, I support my clients to overcome challenges and hardships, many of which may present as anxiety, stress, anger, low self worth, procrastination, difficulties communicating with others, lack of self awareness which can lead to unwanted behaviour or conflict as a result of difficult circumstances. I work with my clients to help them make sense of their challenges and foster acceptance within. I provide an empathic and non-judgmental space in which we will work together towards your mental wellbeing and peace of mind. I offer a mindful approach to counselling tailored to each situation.
In my private practice or as a school counsellor, I support my clients to overcome challenges and hardships, many of which may present as anxiety, stress, anger, low self worth, procrastination, difficulties communicating with others, lack of self awareness which can lead to unwanted behaviour or conflict as a result of difficult circumstances. I work with my clients to help them make sense of their challenges and foster acceptance within. I provide an empathic and non-judgmental space in which we will work together towards your mental wellbeing and peace of mind. I offer a mindful approach to counselling tailored to each situation.
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Elizabeth Ann Thomas
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
London N7
I believe that my clients have the ability to heal and grow through a caring, compassionate and loving space. These elements are what I offer to form a honest, trusting relationship with my clients to enable them to find their own healing abilities. I offer therapy to individuals and clinical supervision to trainee and qualified therapists as well as to other health care professionals. I also work with whole teams, offering reflective practice and consultation and assessment services. I also offer trauma-awareness training. I am currently working online and in person.
I believe that my clients have the ability to heal and grow through a caring, compassionate and loving space. These elements are what I offer to form a honest, trusting relationship with my clients to enable them to find their own healing abilities. I offer therapy to individuals and clinical supervision to trainee and qualified therapists as well as to other health care professionals. I also work with whole teams, offering reflective practice and consultation and assessment services. I also offer trauma-awareness training. I am currently working online and in person.
020 3893 2764 View 020 3893 2764
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Eda Giray
Verified Verified
London SE1
I'm an Art Psychotherapist offering creative, trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by grief, trauma, or relationship struggles. You’re seeking a safe, warm, and accepting space where you can truly feel seen, heard, and supported. Maybe it’s hard to put your feelings into words—or words don’t feel enough—and you want therapy that’s inclusive, creative, and tailored to your unique needs and rhythm. An expressive and supportive space to inspire insight, growth, and change, to help you feel safe, empowered, confident, and more resilient. Together, we work toward emotional relief, greater self-understanding, improved relationships, and tools to cope.
I'm an Art Psychotherapist offering creative, trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapy for adults, adolescents, and children.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or weighed down by grief, trauma, or relationship struggles. You’re seeking a safe, warm, and accepting space where you can truly feel seen, heard, and supported. Maybe it’s hard to put your feelings into words—or words don’t feel enough—and you want therapy that’s inclusive, creative, and tailored to your unique needs and rhythm. An expressive and supportive space to inspire insight, growth, and change, to help you feel safe, empowered, confident, and more resilient. Together, we work toward emotional relief, greater self-understanding, improved relationships, and tools to cope.
020 4538 1193 View 020 4538 1193

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