Counselling for Children in Pontefract
I am an integrative counsellor with 12 years of practice in various settings, working with children, young people and adults.
I hope you are looking for a new clinical supervisor. You're a counsellor who is looking to change supervisor, looking for a new supervisor or looking to add to your current clinical supervision experience.
I am an integrative counsellor with 12 years of practice in various settings, working with children, young people and adults.
I hope you are looking for a new clinical supervisor. You're a counsellor who is looking to change supervisor, looking for a new supervisor or looking to add to your current clinical supervision experience.
I offer private counselling to children, young people and adults.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
I offer private counselling to children, young people and adults.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor.
Do you struggle to overcome loss or grieve after a bereavement? Is worry, overthinking, anxiety or depression stopping you? Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other? Perhaps you struggle to find the motivation, or simply want to talk about anything your would to change or understand. Then why not give counselling, hypnotherapy or coaching with me a chance.
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor.
Do you struggle to overcome loss or grieve after a bereavement? Is worry, overthinking, anxiety or depression stopping you? Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other? Perhaps you struggle to find the motivation, or simply want to talk about anything your would to change or understand. Then why not give counselling, hypnotherapy or coaching with me a chance.
Play therapy is a form of child psychotherapy which can help children to process intense emotions.
I offer individual play therapy sessions. I can also conduct assessments and complete reports. I have worked for the Behaviour Support Service for many years with excluded children and Wakefield SENSS and I have vast experience of working with children with complex behaviours and special needs. I also provide INSET training to schools on a range of topics.
Play therapy is a form of child psychotherapy which can help children to process intense emotions.
I offer individual play therapy sessions. I can also conduct assessments and complete reports. I have worked for the Behaviour Support Service for many years with excluded children and Wakefield SENSS and I have vast experience of working with children with complex behaviours and special needs. I also provide INSET training to schools on a range of topics.
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Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
Life can be incredibly heavy, and sometimes the ways we’ve learned to cope just aren't enough anymore. Whether you are navigating the suffocating fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the complex layers of identity and trauma, I am here to hold space for you.
Our journey begins by gently identifying the specific hurdles you are facing. Then, we will create a personalised treatment plan—one designed specifically to help you reclaim your life and feel like "you" again. I believe therapy should be more than just talk; it should lead to tangible change. Many of my clients notice a significant lifting of their symptom.
We are able to offer a range of different therapies and work with different client groups: individuals, couples, and children over the age of eight.
I'm Caroline Hudson, a BACP senior accredited counsellor and UKCP accredited psychotherapist with over 25 years experience in working as a therapist. I run a private therapy centre in Beverley where we have eight therapists who offer a range of therapies.
We are able to offer a range of different therapies and work with different client groups: individuals, couples, and children over the age of eight.
I'm Caroline Hudson, a BACP senior accredited counsellor and UKCP accredited psychotherapist with over 25 years experience in working as a therapist. I run a private therapy centre in Beverley where we have eight therapists who offer a range of therapies.
Perhaps your once-confident child is now overwhelmed by school, friendships or everyday expectations.
I’m Dr Melita Ash, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of Percuro Psychology. I support anxious and/ or neurodivergent adolescents and their parents through parent consultations and psychological therapy for tweens and teens, alongside autism and ADHD assessments and post diagnosis support that provides clarity and guidance for families.
Perhaps your once-confident child is now overwhelmed by school, friendships or everyday expectations.
I’m Dr Melita Ash, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of Percuro Psychology. I support anxious and/ or neurodivergent adolescents and their parents through parent consultations and psychological therapy for tweens and teens, alongside autism and ADHD assessments and post diagnosis support that provides clarity and guidance for families.
If you are struggling with your relationships/ life transitions and challenges/ mental health difficulties, I have skills and expertise to meet your needs. I will be interested in any therapy you have had previously and what you has already worked/ not worked for you. I will listen very carefully to your account of yourself and other's without judgement and have compassion for your difficulties. I will ask questions and make reflections which will gradually make the differences you are looking for. Most of all, I will seek feedback to ensure you feel safe and are satisfied with your progress.
If you are struggling with your relationships/ life transitions and challenges/ mental health difficulties, I have skills and expertise to meet your needs. I will be interested in any therapy you have had previously and what you has already worked/ not worked for you. I will listen very carefully to your account of yourself and other's without judgement and have compassion for your difficulties. I will ask questions and make reflections which will gradually make the differences you are looking for. Most of all, I will seek feedback to ensure you feel safe and are satisfied with your progress.
Never had therapy before? Unsure if it is for you? Confused about the different types of therapy available? Then we are the service for you! We will take the time to understand who you are, your situation, and what your hopes and needs are and then provide the type of therapy which will be the best fit for you
Never had therapy before? Unsure if it is for you? Confused about the different types of therapy available? Then we are the service for you! We will take the time to understand who you are, your situation, and what your hopes and needs are and then provide the type of therapy which will be the best fit for you
I have over 4 years experience working within the prison service and with fathers seperated from children through the probation service.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
I have over 4 years experience working within the prison service and with fathers seperated from children through the probation service.
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings.
I help clients explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that shape their relationship with food and their bodies. My work combines building self awareness and self esteem with practical strategies that support change. I also offer practical guidance for parents and carers in the form of my Eating Disorder Family Support Packages.
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings.
I help clients explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that shape their relationship with food and their bodies. My work combines building self awareness and self esteem with practical strategies that support change. I also offer practical guidance for parents and carers in the form of my Eating Disorder Family Support Packages.
At Mirrality Counselling, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for children, teens, adults, and older adults to explore life’s challenges and discover meaningful ways forward.
I provide a safe non-judgemental space for you to feel relaxed and able to talk about your feelings or concerns. Life can be difficult and our worlds can be turned upside down from time to time but I am here to help you or your child to feel better and improve your life. Counselling is a place for you to be you, to be understood and find happiness.
At Mirrality Counselling, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for children, teens, adults, and older adults to explore life’s challenges and discover meaningful ways forward.
I provide a safe non-judgemental space for you to feel relaxed and able to talk about your feelings or concerns. Life can be difficult and our worlds can be turned upside down from time to time but I am here to help you or your child to feel better and improve your life. Counselling is a place for you to be you, to be understood and find happiness.
I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist.
I am experienced in the delivery of psychological therapies that address a vast scope of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Providing a compassionate approach grounded in evidence. I offer you the most effective psychological therapy, tailor-made to match your unique needs and difficulties to create a therapeutic journey where you feel empowered.
I am a specialist adult and child depression, anxiety and trauma focused CBT Psychotherapist.
I am experienced in the delivery of psychological therapies that address a vast scope of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Providing a compassionate approach grounded in evidence. I offer you the most effective psychological therapy, tailor-made to match your unique needs and difficulties to create a therapeutic journey where you feel empowered.
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
Everybody who comes to counselling has different aims and outcomes that they want to achieve. Whatever your reasons for seeking counselling, I believe it can unlock thoughts and emotions and help you to process your experiences, exploring your current difficulties, alongside historic issues and relationships.
I’m an integrative lived experience psychotherapist and clinical supervisor , offering a compassionate and personalised approach to therapy. I support people navigating the impact of life, I have client experience with individuals dealing with the impact of disability such as spinal cord injuries, TBI, ALS, neurological conditions and the effects on self image. you may be dealing with feeling overwhelmed with new changes and feeling out of control.
Clients who needed bereavement/grief therapy or support working through trauma and or abuse.
I’m an integrative lived experience psychotherapist and clinical supervisor , offering a compassionate and personalised approach to therapy. I support people navigating the impact of life, I have client experience with individuals dealing with the impact of disability such as spinal cord injuries, TBI, ALS, neurological conditions and the effects on self image. you may be dealing with feeling overwhelmed with new changes and feeling out of control.
Clients who needed bereavement/grief therapy or support working through trauma and or abuse.
I hold Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (NCFE/BPS-accredited Level 5 Dip, Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 5) CBH for Children and Young People and I'm Certified in CBT-insomnia & Menopause Wellbeing
Hello, I’m Steph, a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (CBH) with 30 years’ experience helping adults and young people. I specialise in anxiety, stress, IBS and insomnia but have expertise in many more concerns. So if you're feeling overwhelmed with life, I can help. My approach offers CBH - a unique combination of CBT with active, evidence-based hypnotherapy along with Mindfulness and ACT. These techniques are recommended by NICE and the NHS to give you real lasting change. You’ll take an active role in learning practical yet simple strategies to ease symptoms, feel calmer and regain confidence and balance in your everyday life.
I hold Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (NCFE/BPS-accredited Level 5 Dip, Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 5) CBH for Children and Young People and I'm Certified in CBT-insomnia & Menopause Wellbeing
Hello, I’m Steph, a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (CBH) with 30 years’ experience helping adults and young people. I specialise in anxiety, stress, IBS and insomnia but have expertise in many more concerns. So if you're feeling overwhelmed with life, I can help. My approach offers CBH - a unique combination of CBT with active, evidence-based hypnotherapy along with Mindfulness and ACT. These techniques are recommended by NICE and the NHS to give you real lasting change. You’ll take an active role in learning practical yet simple strategies to ease symptoms, feel calmer and regain confidence and balance in your everyday life.
Before training as a therapist, I was a teacher for 20 years and saw first-hand the challenges children face in their everyday lives.
I'm passionate about helping children work through difficult issues and feel more balance in their lives, Creativity is a child's natural language - what better way to communicate than through play? I also support parents to better understand their child's unique needs, emotions and behaviours, helping to build confidence and a stronger connection.
Before training as a therapist, I was a teacher for 20 years and saw first-hand the challenges children face in their everyday lives.
I'm passionate about helping children work through difficult issues and feel more balance in their lives, Creativity is a child's natural language - what better way to communicate than through play? I also support parents to better understand their child's unique needs, emotions and behaviours, helping to build confidence and a stronger connection.
Hi my work with children and young people has enabled me to adopt a common sense approach.
Exploring what’s going on for you looking at your stressful or emotional feelings, helping you to see things more clearly, possibly from a different view-point. Enabling you to focus on feelings, experiences or behaviour. My experience is of working with clients with a wide range of issues EG; depression, anxiety, anger, family and relationship issues, etc.
Hi my work with children and young people has enabled me to adopt a common sense approach.
Exploring what’s going on for you looking at your stressful or emotional feelings, helping you to see things more clearly, possibly from a different view-point. Enabling you to focus on feelings, experiences or behaviour. My experience is of working with clients with a wide range of issues EG; depression, anxiety, anger, family and relationship issues, etc.
Hello, I am Emily, a compassionate Clinical Psychologist. I am currently working across the NHS and private sector as I believe that everyone has the right to access mental health support. I am passionate in helping people make sense of their difficulties. I have a range of experience to offer the psychological model and approach that is best for you. I have experience working with people who have different types of mental health problems (eg, anxiety, low mood, health anxiety, OCD, trauma, overwhelming and difficult emotions.)
Hello, I am Emily, a compassionate Clinical Psychologist. I am currently working across the NHS and private sector as I believe that everyone has the right to access mental health support. I am passionate in helping people make sense of their difficulties. I have a range of experience to offer the psychological model and approach that is best for you. I have experience working with people who have different types of mental health problems (eg, anxiety, low mood, health anxiety, OCD, trauma, overwhelming and difficult emotions.)
Counselling offers a space to talk about the issues in your life and there are many reasons for coming. Talking things through with a supportive and non-judgemental therapist can help you gain clarity and make sense out of where you currently find yourself. This in itself can provide some relief and open up the potential for positive change. Whether you are having difficulties at work, have anxiety or depression, have had a major life event/trauma, an addiction, experienced loss, or just need to make sense of your current situation I can offer you a warm, confidential and welcoming space where you feel safe, respected and supported.
Counselling offers a space to talk about the issues in your life and there are many reasons for coming. Talking things through with a supportive and non-judgemental therapist can help you gain clarity and make sense out of where you currently find yourself. This in itself can provide some relief and open up the potential for positive change. Whether you are having difficulties at work, have anxiety or depression, have had a major life event/trauma, an addiction, experienced loss, or just need to make sense of your current situation I can offer you a warm, confidential and welcoming space where you feel safe, respected and supported.
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.