Child Counselling in New Malden

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Helen Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I support adults, children and young people when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused by their experiences and emotions, to help discover a sense of relief, ease and hopefulness about the future.
Responsive to individual needs and preferences, I draw on a range of counselling theories, including talk, creative and play-based approaches. I have extensive specialist training in child and adolescent therapy, but also work with adults who may be encountering challenges with transitional phases at any lifestage.
I support adults, children and young people when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused by their experiences and emotions, to help discover a sense of relief, ease and hopefulness about the future.
Responsive to individual needs and preferences, I draw on a range of counselling theories, including talk, creative and play-based approaches. I have extensive specialist training in child and adolescent therapy, but also work with adults who may be encountering challenges with transitional phases at any lifestage.
020 4538 5406 View 020 4538 5406
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Carolyn Clark
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I have a gentle manner but I am able to understand problems. I often work with things other therapists have not been able to help completely and have therapeutic solutions to the most challenging issues. I help you understand how the past impacted you. I use a structured approach so you create therapeutic goals. TRAUMA therapy can be very helpful. RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING -both partners spend time express their point of view and a joint agreement on how to progress the therapy. I usually set “homework” for both individuals and couples to work on between sessions. DISCOUNTS for block bookings of 5 get 6th session review free.
I have a gentle manner but I am able to understand problems. I often work with things other therapists have not been able to help completely and have therapeutic solutions to the most challenging issues. I help you understand how the past impacted you. I use a structured approach so you create therapeutic goals. TRAUMA therapy can be very helpful. RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING -both partners spend time express their point of view and a joint agreement on how to progress the therapy. I usually set “homework” for both individuals and couples to work on between sessions. DISCOUNTS for block bookings of 5 get 6th session review free.
01892 351959 View 01892 351959
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Gigi Chan
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
I offer a safe, confidential environment for adults, children, and young people, grounded in psychodynamic theory.
I hold MA in Art Therapy and Creative Arts and Mental Health. As a full member of BAAT and registered with HCPC, I provide a professional practice with insurance and an enhanced DBS check for your peace of mind. Art Psychotherapy does not require artistic skills; any form of creative expression can yield valuable insights.
I offer a safe, confidential environment for adults, children, and young people, grounded in psychodynamic theory.
I hold MA in Art Therapy and Creative Arts and Mental Health. As a full member of BAAT and registered with HCPC, I provide a professional practice with insurance and an enhanced DBS check for your peace of mind. Art Psychotherapy does not require artistic skills; any form of creative expression can yield valuable insights.
020 3947 5788 View 020 3947 5788
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Lynne Carole Tupper
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
My clients have struggled with child sexual abuse, post natal depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and addiction.
I sought help for depression aged 20 but found the initial search overwhelming. How would I choose the right person for me? Fortunately, excellent therapists, and a psychotherapy group changed my life. I am now a qualified psychodrama psychotherapist working with individuals and groups. If you are stuck, unable to achieve your potential for whatever reason, I can help. Our relationship is at the core of your therapy so I offer a free 50 minute session to ease your decision-making. My work is humanistic and integrative, focusing on your feelings, body, mind and spirit. I can help you step into your power to change your life.
My clients have struggled with child sexual abuse, post natal depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and addiction.
I sought help for depression aged 20 but found the initial search overwhelming. How would I choose the right person for me? Fortunately, excellent therapists, and a psychotherapy group changed my life. I am now a qualified psychodrama psychotherapist working with individuals and groups. If you are stuck, unable to achieve your potential for whatever reason, I can help. Our relationship is at the core of your therapy so I offer a free 50 minute session to ease your decision-making. My work is humanistic and integrative, focusing on your feelings, body, mind and spirit. I can help you step into your power to change your life.
020 4538 4559 View 020 4538 4559
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Angela Barker Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Online Only
I am a Child Expert with extensive clinical experience supporting children and young people.
My specialties include, trauma (EMDR), neurodiversity (ADHD/autism) , anxiety and depression. I support children and young people facing school or relationship challenges. I help couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict resolution or IVF and adoption, with culturally attuned strategies for both UK residents and Expats overseas.
I am a Child Expert with extensive clinical experience supporting children and young people.
My specialties include, trauma (EMDR), neurodiversity (ADHD/autism) , anxiety and depression. I support children and young people facing school or relationship challenges. I help couples navigating communication difficulties, conflict resolution or IVF and adoption, with culturally attuned strategies for both UK residents and Expats overseas.
01825 703515 View 01825 703515
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Faye Kinirons
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy can be an opportunity for you to develop self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of the ways in which you relate to both yourself and others. It can be a place to explore and make sense of the things that are getting in the way of you living the life that you wish to live. This will involve us working together to explore the issues you bring.
Therapy can be an opportunity for you to develop self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of the ways in which you relate to both yourself and others. It can be a place to explore and make sense of the things that are getting in the way of you living the life that you wish to live. This will involve us working together to explore the issues you bring.
020 3947 3414 View 020 3947 3414
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Leoni Lombaard Play Therapy
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
I specialise in using therapeutic play and creative arts to promote children's mental well-being and help them explore difficult experiences.
I offer sessions in a private, child-friendly and confidential setting at my private practice in Raynes Park (SW20), but it is possible to deliver sessions in a different setting. Flexible hours are available. I am experienced with neurodiverse children and children who have experienced trauma, loss or parental separation. I am a registered ASF provider.
I specialise in using therapeutic play and creative arts to promote children's mental well-being and help them explore difficult experiences.
I offer sessions in a private, child-friendly and confidential setting at my private practice in Raynes Park (SW20), but it is possible to deliver sessions in a different setting. Flexible hours are available. I am experienced with neurodiverse children and children who have experienced trauma, loss or parental separation. I am a registered ASF provider.
020 3816 3765 View 020 3816 3765
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Morag Shrafeddin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist specifically trained to work with children and young people and a teacher with 20 years' experience in both primary and secondary schools.
As a psychotherapist, I help children & young people understand their emotions, develop healthy relationships, build confidence & self-esteem. This is often working with children & young people with anxiety, depression, ASD & suicidal ideation. I offer a safe, confidential space so they can explore their thoughts and feelings. I am there to listen and help.
I am an experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist specifically trained to work with children and young people and a teacher with 20 years' experience in both primary and secondary schools.
As a psychotherapist, I help children & young people understand their emotions, develop healthy relationships, build confidence & self-esteem. This is often working with children & young people with anxiety, depression, ASD & suicidal ideation. I offer a safe, confidential space so they can explore their thoughts and feelings. I am there to listen and help.
020 3815 9368 View 020 3815 9368
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Emily Knivett
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm a psychotherapist based in Surbiton, Greater London. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; I meet their high standards of proficiency, professionalism and ethical practice. I work online and in person in Surbiton. I help adults and adolescents with a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, lack of assertiveness, self-esteem, and grief. I am neurodiversity affirming.
I'm a psychotherapist based in Surbiton, Greater London. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; I meet their high standards of proficiency, professionalism and ethical practice. I work online and in person in Surbiton. I help adults and adolescents with a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, lack of assertiveness, self-esteem, and grief. I am neurodiversity affirming.
020 3838 0678 View 020 3838 0678
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David Abrehart
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Finding a good match for a therapist can seem daunting. In consulting with me, I seek to offer you the benefits of my many years' experience with a sensitive and respectful approach.  Whether you are struggling with anxiety or low mood, or feel stuck in a difficult situation, or feel you are not fulfilling your potential, or perhaps have an adolescent son or daughter who you are concerned about, I would value hearing from you.
Finding a good match for a therapist can seem daunting. In consulting with me, I seek to offer you the benefits of my many years' experience with a sensitive and respectful approach.  Whether you are struggling with anxiety or low mood, or feel stuck in a difficult situation, or feel you are not fulfilling your potential, or perhaps have an adolescent son or daughter who you are concerned about, I would value hearing from you.
020 3835 5296 View 020 3835 5296
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Jayne Coates
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
01372 235285 View 01372 235285
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Mary Theresa Pelham
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and BACP Registered counsellor with 24 years experience. I use an integrative/relational approach, viewing each person as unique, and as such I use a coherent combination of therapeutic ideas and working relationship that will best suit you as an individual. This may involve looking at current difficulties, your past, clarifying and understanding your thoughts and behaviours and helping you to understand and express your emotions. In this way we will work together to find a way through problems that are troubling you to negotiate a more satisfying and less stressful way of living.
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and BACP Registered counsellor with 24 years experience. I use an integrative/relational approach, viewing each person as unique, and as such I use a coherent combination of therapeutic ideas and working relationship that will best suit you as an individual. This may involve looking at current difficulties, your past, clarifying and understanding your thoughts and behaviours and helping you to understand and express your emotions. In this way we will work together to find a way through problems that are troubling you to negotiate a more satisfying and less stressful way of living.
020 3389 8773 View 020 3389 8773
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Diane Bates
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Welcome. There can be times in our lives when we feel low, sad, anxious or have feelings of being unable to cope. Maybe you are struggling with a relationship, work of family related issues or have feelings of low self-esteem. Making the first step in to therapy can sometimes feel daunting but you have done this by coming to this website. Our sessions are confidential,professional,calm and can be tailored to meet your needs. We can explore how you are feeling which may allow you to reflect on making a change to your life which can improve the way we feel about ourself and others.
Welcome. There can be times in our lives when we feel low, sad, anxious or have feelings of being unable to cope. Maybe you are struggling with a relationship, work of family related issues or have feelings of low self-esteem. Making the first step in to therapy can sometimes feel daunting but you have done this by coming to this website. Our sessions are confidential,professional,calm and can be tailored to meet your needs. We can explore how you are feeling which may allow you to reflect on making a change to your life which can improve the way we feel about ourself and others.
0808 164 1939 View 0808 164 1939
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Helen Caro
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor. This means that I draw upon a variety of skills and approaches depending on what your needs and personality requires. Above all else, I believe that it is the relationship between you and I that will offer the best opportunity for change. I see clients with a wide range of issues and rest assured no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, you will be treated with warmth and respect. Some of the challenges I work with include: Anxiety, Depression, General low mood, Bereavement, Low self-confidence and self-esteem and stress. This list is by no means exhaustive.
I am fully qualified Integrative Relational Counsellor. This means that I draw upon a variety of skills and approaches depending on what your needs and personality requires. Above all else, I believe that it is the relationship between you and I that will offer the best opportunity for change. I see clients with a wide range of issues and rest assured no matter how big or small the problem seems to you, you will be treated with warmth and respect. Some of the challenges I work with include: Anxiety, Depression, General low mood, Bereavement, Low self-confidence and self-esteem and stress. This list is by no means exhaustive.
07593 511810 View 07593 511810

More Therapists Nearby

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Clare Francis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Staines TW18
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your marriage, your children, or your whole family, I can offer you confidential, professional help rooted in my experience and training.
I have worked as a relationship therapist for over 15 years and I offer insights and can help you find coping strategies. I work with individuals, couples, young people and families. The issues that I work with include anxiety, separation/divorce, putting your relationship back together, escalating rows, communication to name but a few. I am a professionally qualified and experienced therapist with a private practise in Staines and work with a large number of my clients online, including clients in both at home and abroad. I have a Master of Arts degree in Relationship and Family Therapy.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your marriage, your children, or your whole family, I can offer you confidential, professional help rooted in my experience and training.
I have worked as a relationship therapist for over 15 years and I offer insights and can help you find coping strategies. I work with individuals, couples, young people and families. The issues that I work with include anxiety, separation/divorce, putting your relationship back together, escalating rows, communication to name but a few. I am a professionally qualified and experienced therapist with a private practise in Staines and work with a large number of my clients online, including clients in both at home and abroad. I have a Master of Arts degree in Relationship and Family Therapy.
01372 677024 View 01372 677024
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Kellie High
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
London SE3
Trauma focused, client/ child centered.
To be open and feel safe and secure enough to engage and trust the process. A space to be reflective without judgment.
Trauma focused, client/ child centered.
To be open and feel safe and secure enough to engage and trust the process. A space to be reflective without judgment.
020 4572 7764 View 020 4572 7764
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Will Sessions
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD.
I help young people step into things that are unknown, uncertain and feel difficult so they can connect with and grow the strengths and qualities they need. If they don’t feel ready for therapy, I can work directly with you. I’ll coach you to support them using frameworks that clarify your role, optimise skill building, resilience and growth for your child.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD.
I help young people step into things that are unknown, uncertain and feel difficult so they can connect with and grow the strengths and qualities they need. If they don’t feel ready for therapy, I can work directly with you. I’ll coach you to support them using frameworks that clarify your role, optimise skill building, resilience and growth for your child.
020 3984 7929 View 020 3984 7929
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The Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
07480 486415 View 07480 486415
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Seasons Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Hi I'm Ruth. Are you going through a difficult season in life right now ? I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist working with individuals, young people (14+) and couples from all walks of life. I offer short or long term therapy according to client needs. I specialise in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, coping with long term illness, disability and trauma. My approach is to explore the root causes of issues in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I offer a welcoming, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you will be met with respect and acceptance.
Hi I'm Ruth. Are you going through a difficult season in life right now ? I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist working with individuals, young people (14+) and couples from all walks of life. I offer short or long term therapy according to client needs. I specialise in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, coping with long term illness, disability and trauma. My approach is to explore the root causes of issues in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I offer a welcoming, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you will be met with respect and acceptance.
01444 719912 View 01444 719912
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Amy Hill
Psychotherapist, MBACP
My name is Amy Hill and I am a Creative Arts Therapist who specialises in counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people.
My specialism in Arts Therapy means that I can help people express themselves beyond the spoken word. Sometimes, words are not enough to fully express the deeper emotions lying beneath the surface. During the sessions, I may use a number of art forms for therapy such as: · Sandplay · Paints & pencils · Puppetry · Storytelling · Poetry · Music · Movement
My name is Amy Hill and I am a Creative Arts Therapist who specialises in counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people.
My specialism in Arts Therapy means that I can help people express themselves beyond the spoken word. Sometimes, words are not enough to fully express the deeper emotions lying beneath the surface. During the sessions, I may use a number of art forms for therapy such as: · Sandplay · Paints & pencils · Puppetry · Storytelling · Poetry · Music · Movement
01342 649619 View 01342 649619
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.