Counselling for Children in Newhaven
As well as adults, I specialize in working with children and young people.
Clients are all unique but I tend to work best with clients who enjoy a mixture of creative self discovery mixed with self reflection and commitment to personal change. Insights from therapy sessions are best integrated through further thought and action so that the client sees changes. I am committed to working with clients to support them to gain hope and confidence in these changes and themselves.
As well as adults, I specialize in working with children and young people.
Clients are all unique but I tend to work best with clients who enjoy a mixture of creative self discovery mixed with self reflection and commitment to personal change. Insights from therapy sessions are best integrated through further thought and action so that the client sees changes. I am committed to working with clients to support them to gain hope and confidence in these changes and themselves.
Caroline Mills, Sussex Bereavement Services
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, children and young people who have been bereaved, facilitate grief support groups and provide guidance for families and organisations.
Hi, I am Caroline and I have chosen to specialise in working with bereavement because it brings unique, unanticipated challenges and losses that are often misunderstood. There are many incorrect and unhelpful assumptions about what grief should look or feel like and how long it should last. These ideas, alongside the impact of grief on every corner of life and identity, and experiencing confusing and intense emotions, can cause people to feel worried, alone and overwhelmed. My aim is to share my experience, knowledge and understanding of the bereavement process, and what has been of help to others, to support and reassure you.
I work with adults, children and young people who have been bereaved, facilitate grief support groups and provide guidance for families and organisations.
Hi, I am Caroline and I have chosen to specialise in working with bereavement because it brings unique, unanticipated challenges and losses that are often misunderstood. There are many incorrect and unhelpful assumptions about what grief should look or feel like and how long it should last. These ideas, alongside the impact of grief on every corner of life and identity, and experiencing confusing and intense emotions, can cause people to feel worried, alone and overwhelmed. My aim is to share my experience, knowledge and understanding of the bereavement process, and what has been of help to others, to support and reassure you.
I work with adults, young people and children.
All of us can face confusing and difficult times in our lives and feel overwhelmed with feelings such as anxiety, stress and depression. It could be that you can identify specific issues, or maybe you can't and it's more a sense that you feel stuck or have lost your way. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, safe place for you to be heard, explore your situation and find a new perspective. It may be that you are not finding these conversations easy in your daily life, in your relationships with family and friends. The act of talking and putting things into words can allow space to reflect and discover new ways forward.
I work with adults, young people and children.
All of us can face confusing and difficult times in our lives and feel overwhelmed with feelings such as anxiety, stress and depression. It could be that you can identify specific issues, or maybe you can't and it's more a sense that you feel stuck or have lost your way. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, safe place for you to be heard, explore your situation and find a new perspective. It may be that you are not finding these conversations easy in your daily life, in your relationships with family and friends. The act of talking and putting things into words can allow space to reflect and discover new ways forward.
I am a child therapist, parenting coach, life coach and EMDR and trauma therapist.
Are you finding parenting more challenging than you thought it would be? Is your child’s behavior driving you up the wall? Are ghosts from your own past stopping you from enjoying your parenting journey? I’m here to help. I offer parenting support, therapy and life coaching for parents who would like to get their mojo back and start enjoying life again.
I am a child therapist, parenting coach, life coach and EMDR and trauma therapist.
Are you finding parenting more challenging than you thought it would be? Is your child’s behavior driving you up the wall? Are ghosts from your own past stopping you from enjoying your parenting journey? I’m here to help. I offer parenting support, therapy and life coaching for parents who would like to get their mojo back and start enjoying life again.
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I am experienced therapist working with Adults, Children and Adolescents who struggle with exam worries, anxiety and depression, Self harming, working with Survivors of Suicide, Sexual assault and Child sexual abuse offering talking therapy and Trauma Therapy using EMDR.
Do you need an opportunity to help process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment? I can offer you a warm, confidential and trusting relationship. Although what distresses you is the most important factor, I will also discuss with you your lifestyle, health, sleep patterns and other aspects, such as relaxation techniques. Whatever the situation take your first step whether you are anxious, depressed, grieving or feeling bad about yourself. You are the real expert in what is going on for you and what you need. I am here to support you and together we can work through your concerns.
I am experienced therapist working with Adults, Children and Adolescents who struggle with exam worries, anxiety and depression, Self harming, working with Survivors of Suicide, Sexual assault and Child sexual abuse offering talking therapy and Trauma Therapy using EMDR.
Do you need an opportunity to help process your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental, confidential environment? I can offer you a warm, confidential and trusting relationship. Although what distresses you is the most important factor, I will also discuss with you your lifestyle, health, sleep patterns and other aspects, such as relaxation techniques. Whatever the situation take your first step whether you are anxious, depressed, grieving or feeling bad about yourself. You are the real expert in what is going on for you and what you need. I am here to support you and together we can work through your concerns.
I somehow (!) have over 15 years of experience working with children and families, often during the most vulnerable times in their lives.
I work in a child-centred way, which means children are in charge of their sessions: they choose how to play and what to explore. My role isn’t to “fix” children, but to create a safe, contained space where they can express how they feel without judgement and begin to make sense of their world and experiences.
I somehow (!) have over 15 years of experience working with children and families, often during the most vulnerable times in their lives.
I work in a child-centred way, which means children are in charge of their sessions: they choose how to play and what to explore. My role isn’t to “fix” children, but to create a safe, contained space where they can express how they feel without judgement and begin to make sense of their world and experiences.
I am a clinical psychologist providing short and long-term therapy and autism assessments to children and adults in a private practice Kent.
Therapy approaches are often ‘integrated’ to suit an individual’s needs. Just as each person is different, so are their needs. Therefore, we can begin with an initial consultation meeting to understand together what you are going through and what would be helpful to you. I invite you to contact me by telephone or email to talk and find a convenient time.
I am a clinical psychologist providing short and long-term therapy and autism assessments to children and adults in a private practice Kent.
Therapy approaches are often ‘integrated’ to suit an individual’s needs. Just as each person is different, so are their needs. Therefore, we can begin with an initial consultation meeting to understand together what you are going through and what would be helpful to you. I invite you to contact me by telephone or email to talk and find a convenient time.
Life can be really hard sometimes, difficult things happen or people struggle emotionally for a variety of reasons. Lots of people need support at some time in their lives for themselves or people they care for. I genuinely believe that most people who are struggling want to improve their situation and need support to enable them to be and feel the best they can. However, just because you did not cause all your problems does not mean you do not have to work to try to make things better. That is where I can help, providing support, therapy and specialist assessment for young people and adults.
Life can be really hard sometimes, difficult things happen or people struggle emotionally for a variety of reasons. Lots of people need support at some time in their lives for themselves or people they care for. I genuinely believe that most people who are struggling want to improve their situation and need support to enable them to be and feel the best they can. However, just because you did not cause all your problems does not mean you do not have to work to try to make things better. That is where I can help, providing support, therapy and specialist assessment for young people and adults.
Whether you're neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, a parent, navigating childhood wounds, or have a child who is struggling—I'll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect.
I work especially well with: adults and children navigating anxiety, birth trauma, PTSD, burnout, or ongoing sleep issues
Those living with grief— recent or long-held
Neurodivergent folks, creatives, & highly sensitive people
Anyone exploring identity, belonging, or recovery from trauma
LGBTQ+ clients, parents & carers juggling emotional load & identity.
Whether you're neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, a parent, navigating childhood wounds, or have a child who is struggling—I'll meet you with care, curiosity, and respect.
I work especially well with: adults and children navigating anxiety, birth trauma, PTSD, burnout, or ongoing sleep issues
Those living with grief— recent or long-held
Neurodivergent folks, creatives, & highly sensitive people
Anyone exploring identity, belonging, or recovery from trauma
LGBTQ+ clients, parents & carers juggling emotional load & identity.
Are you feeling anxious, low in mood, overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in a pattern that's holding you back? Are you looking for a supportive environment where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions? If that's the case, I'm here to help you on your journey towards healing. In our counselling sessions, you can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns. Together, we will explore the challenges you are facing, gain valuable insights, and develop practical strategies to navigate through them successfully.
Are you feeling anxious, low in mood, overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in a pattern that's holding you back? Are you looking for a supportive environment where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions? If that's the case, I'm here to help you on your journey towards healing. In our counselling sessions, you can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns. Together, we will explore the challenges you are facing, gain valuable insights, and develop practical strategies to navigate through them successfully.
Children and adults ranging from 5-75 both neurotypical and neurodivergent with attachment based trauma, relationship difficulties, eating difficulties and challenges navigating life.
Attachment based trauma, non-directive play therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, ADHD assessments and coaching.
Children and adults ranging from 5-75 both neurotypical and neurodivergent with attachment based trauma, relationship difficulties, eating difficulties and challenges navigating life.
Attachment based trauma, non-directive play therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, ADHD assessments and coaching.
Alongside my clinical work, I founded The Children's Psychology Hub — a library of low-cost, clinician-designed psychoeducational resources for parents, carers, and professionals.
You might be here because something has shifted — a loss, a transition, a quiet sense that the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours. Or because anxiety has taken up permanent residence and you're exhausted by it. Or because you're grieving something the world hasn't given you space to name. I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, burnout, and the weight of societal expectations. Together we make space for what's actually happening — not just the symptoms, but what's beneath them — so you can move forward with greater clarity and choices that feel genuinely yours.
Alongside my clinical work, I founded The Children's Psychology Hub — a library of low-cost, clinician-designed psychoeducational resources for parents, carers, and professionals.
You might be here because something has shifted — a loss, a transition, a quiet sense that the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours. Or because anxiety has taken up permanent residence and you're exhausted by it. Or because you're grieving something the world hasn't given you space to name. I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, burnout, and the weight of societal expectations. Together we make space for what's actually happening — not just the symptoms, but what's beneath them — so you can move forward with greater clarity and choices that feel genuinely yours.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents.
I offer interventions ranging from one-off assessments and consultations, to time-limited therapy and long-term psychotherapy. I would first encourage a brief, free telephone consultation to discuss the presenting problems, to answer any questions a parent or young person may have, and to consider arranging a meeting.
I have substantial experience working with children and young people of all ages and their parents.
I offer interventions ranging from one-off assessments and consultations, to time-limited therapy and long-term psychotherapy. I would first encourage a brief, free telephone consultation to discuss the presenting problems, to answer any questions a parent or young person may have, and to consider arranging a meeting.
I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma as children, adolescents, and adults and subsequent PTSD and Complex PTSD if present.
I use a mixture of talking and creative therapeutic approaches to suit your needs or preference. Alongside conversation we can include story, art, drama and movement. There are no expectations for you to be experienced in any of these disciplines but they can be another way to express your feelings when words are too difficult.
I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma as children, adolescents, and adults and subsequent PTSD and Complex PTSD if present.
I use a mixture of talking and creative therapeutic approaches to suit your needs or preference. Alongside conversation we can include story, art, drama and movement. There are no expectations for you to be experienced in any of these disciplines but they can be another way to express your feelings when words are too difficult.
I offer high quality counselling and Therapy, I believe that we are all unique and individual. My offices are in Kingshill, Kent and Cranbrook, Kent. I have been practising since 2005 and have gained a wealth of experience working within the Private Sector, Schools , Prison System, Hospices. I now work privately.
I offer high quality counselling and Therapy, I believe that we are all unique and individual. My offices are in Kingshill, Kent and Cranbrook, Kent. I have been practising since 2005 and have gained a wealth of experience working within the Private Sector, Schools , Prison System, Hospices. I now work privately.
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.
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves.
My approach to counselling is integrative which means I will draw on different skills and approaches based on the client. I predominantly use creative and play- based methods, as in my experience as a counsellor, I find this the most effective way of supporting children in talking about emotions and processing events.
I work primarily with children aged from 5 years onwards and support children through therapy by helping them learn to identify emotions, process the past, and develop effective ways to manage and express themselves.
My approach to counselling is integrative which means I will draw on different skills and approaches based on the client. I predominantly use creative and play- based methods, as in my experience as a counsellor, I find this the most effective way of supporting children in talking about emotions and processing events.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings.
I work with children facing anxiety, low mood, school struggles, self-harm, and emotions they can’t always explain. I have supporter families through divorce, illness, bereavement, and trauma—including abuse and sudden loss. Using play, creativity, and talking therapy, I create a safe space for children to make sense of their experiences.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings.
I work with children facing anxiety, low mood, school struggles, self-harm, and emotions they can’t always explain. I have supporter families through divorce, illness, bereavement, and trauma—including abuse and sudden loss. Using play, creativity, and talking therapy, I create a safe space for children to make sense of their experiences.
We work with people with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self esteem, chronic health difficulties, eating disorders, emotional instability and self destructive coping patterns. In your initial consultation we will explore what brings you to therapy and make a plan for how we will work together. We offer evidenced based structured therapy to help you move forwards in your life. Most of us have doctorates in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and we have all undertaken many years of training and have a wealth of experience working in the NHS and the private sector.
We work with people with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self esteem, chronic health difficulties, eating disorders, emotional instability and self destructive coping patterns. In your initial consultation we will explore what brings you to therapy and make a plan for how we will work together. We offer evidenced based structured therapy to help you move forwards in your life. Most of us have doctorates in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and we have all undertaken many years of training and have a wealth of experience working in the NHS and the private sector.
We also offer assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.
Connecting Minds are a collective of highly qualified and experienced psychological practitioners including Consultant Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and psychotherapists. We are dedicated to helping people of all ages improve their wellbeing.
We come from a diverse range of background professions and specialities and have all worked for a minimum of ten years within NHS statutory services. Through connecting with each other, pooling our expertise and resources we can better support your unique therapy journey. We pride ourselves on the ability to provide a range of services in a timely and compassionate manner.
We also offer assessment and therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.
Connecting Minds are a collective of highly qualified and experienced psychological practitioners including Consultant Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and psychotherapists. We are dedicated to helping people of all ages improve their wellbeing.
We come from a diverse range of background professions and specialities and have all worked for a minimum of ten years within NHS statutory services. Through connecting with each other, pooling our expertise and resources we can better support your unique therapy journey. We pride ourselves on the ability to provide a range of services in a timely and compassionate manner.
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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.