Counselling for Children in Shoreham-by-Sea
Or you may be worried about your child and unsure how best to support them.
My work combines therapy and coaching so we can address past trauma, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns while also creating practical steps that support real change. I draw on evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT-informed therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback where helpful. My team also provides therapy for children, families and adults.
Or you may be worried about your child and unsure how best to support them.
My work combines therapy and coaching so we can address past trauma, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns while also creating practical steps that support real change. I draw on evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT-informed therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback where helpful. My team also provides therapy for children, families and adults.
I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist.
I use various ways of working with children and young people. Play, art, drama, music, sand tray & talking offer a variety of ways of expressing thoughts, worries, feelings and of working with them. I also work with parents and carers. Sometimes, a one or two session consultation can be effective in helping parents/carers explore solutions.
I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist.
I use various ways of working with children and young people. Play, art, drama, music, sand tray & talking offer a variety of ways of expressing thoughts, worries, feelings and of working with them. I also work with parents and carers. Sometimes, a one or two session consultation can be effective in helping parents/carers explore solutions.
I have MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (ADMPUK) and 10 years of clinical experience, where over 6 years Arts/ Playtherapist experience with children.
Do you sometimes feel limited by words? Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) offers an alternative to talking therapies. As our bodies hold the unconscious aspects of ourselves, movement-based therapy can be particularly effective in addressing feelings held somatically in the body. Dance Movement Psychotherapists believe that changes in the body & movement patterns are reflected in the mind & thinking patterns and vice versa.
DMP can help you feel more attuned to your body, support emotional regulation, reduce stress, improve confidence, and help to form a stronger sense of Self.
I have MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (ADMPUK) and 10 years of clinical experience, where over 6 years Arts/ Playtherapist experience with children.
Do you sometimes feel limited by words? Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) offers an alternative to talking therapies. As our bodies hold the unconscious aspects of ourselves, movement-based therapy can be particularly effective in addressing feelings held somatically in the body. Dance Movement Psychotherapists believe that changes in the body & movement patterns are reflected in the mind & thinking patterns and vice versa.
DMP can help you feel more attuned to your body, support emotional regulation, reduce stress, improve confidence, and help to form a stronger sense of Self.
Hi and welcome, I’m a qualified play therapist based in Worthing, I offer a warm, welcoming space for children to express themselves freely through play.
I offer creative, child-led play therapy to support emotional wellbeing, including anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity. I work with families and carers, online or in person, and bring strong safeguarding experience to ensure every child feels safe, heard, and supported. I ensure that I follow the professional standards of PTUK membership.
Hi and welcome, I’m a qualified play therapist based in Worthing, I offer a warm, welcoming space for children to express themselves freely through play.
I offer creative, child-led play therapy to support emotional wellbeing, including anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity. I work with families and carers, online or in person, and bring strong safeguarding experience to ensure every child feels safe, heard, and supported. I ensure that I follow the professional standards of PTUK membership.
I work across the lifespan and specialise in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, bereavement, divorce, work stress, school issues, chronic illness, disabillity, special needs, adolescences, parenting issues, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in both adults and children.
HelIo, I’m a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 30 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families across a wide range of mental health challenges. In my work I feel privileged to walk alongside people as they navigate change and improve their wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for short-term help or longer-term therapy, my aim is to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficulties and make meaningful progress. If you’d like to learn more or are considering arranging an appointment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — all enquiries are warmly welcome.
I work across the lifespan and specialise in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, bereavement, divorce, work stress, school issues, chronic illness, disabillity, special needs, adolescences, parenting issues, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in both adults and children.
HelIo, I’m a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) with over 30 years’ experience supporting adults, young people and families across a wide range of mental health challenges. In my work I feel privileged to walk alongside people as they navigate change and improve their wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for short-term help or longer-term therapy, my aim is to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficulties and make meaningful progress. If you’d like to learn more or are considering arranging an appointment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — all enquiries are warmly welcome.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a space to explore current or past concerns, desires and hopes. You may be wanting to get to grips with an aspect of yourself that keeps tripping you up or is holding you back in some way. You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of. You may have experienced a sense of low self-esteem/ self-worth due to early experiences of being misunderstood or unaccepted for who you are or have experienced neglectful parenting or trauma or simply need a space in your life to figure something out.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can be a space to explore current or past concerns, desires and hopes. You may be wanting to get to grips with an aspect of yourself that keeps tripping you up or is holding you back in some way. You may be struggling with current losses, relationship difficulties, adversity, or have a sense of longing that you cannot make sense of. You may have experienced a sense of low self-esteem/ self-worth due to early experiences of being misunderstood or unaccepted for who you are or have experienced neglectful parenting or trauma or simply need a space in your life to figure something out.
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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.
I feel very privileged to be able to work with both adults and children.
I have experience in many areas but find each person I meet requires something different, although I am trained in an integrated way I see myself more as a person centered counsellor who can blend other ideas in to suit the needs of the person. I like to work in a way that can be open, collaborative, creative, play based and at the pace that's right for you.
I feel very privileged to be able to work with both adults and children.
I have experience in many areas but find each person I meet requires something different, although I am trained in an integrated way I see myself more as a person centered counsellor who can blend other ideas in to suit the needs of the person. I like to work in a way that can be open, collaborative, creative, play based and at the pace that's right for you.
I am a qualified counsellor with postgraduate training and over 25 years of experience working with children, young people and families across education, charities, community organisations, the public sector and mental health services.
Throughout my career, I have supported clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties and life challenges. This includes:
Anxiety, stress and low mood
Emotional regulation and behavioural challenges
School avoidance and academic pressures
Relationship and family difficulties
Self-esteem and identity issues
The impact of trauma and loss
I am a qualified counsellor with postgraduate training and over 25 years of experience working with children, young people and families across education, charities, community organisations, the public sector and mental health services.
Throughout my career, I have supported clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties and life challenges. This includes:
Anxiety, stress and low mood
Emotional regulation and behavioural challenges
School avoidance and academic pressures
Relationship and family difficulties
Self-esteem and identity issues
The impact of trauma and loss
I'm a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist working with young people from the ages of 2 to 25.
I have significant clinical experience in evidence-based psychotherapy for:
Depression, anxiety,
self-harm, suicidal ideation,
Trauma, abuse,
Phobias, OCD, tics,
BPD and Bipolar concerns,
Eating disorders,
Autism and ADHD related difficulties,
Psychosis and complex mental health challenges,
School and family-related problems,
Gender and sexuality issues.
I'm a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist working with young people from the ages of 2 to 25.
I have significant clinical experience in evidence-based psychotherapy for:
Depression, anxiety,
self-harm, suicidal ideation,
Trauma, abuse,
Phobias, OCD, tics,
BPD and Bipolar concerns,
Eating disorders,
Autism and ADHD related difficulties,
Psychosis and complex mental health challenges,
School and family-related problems,
Gender and sexuality issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years of experience, including 8 years in the NHS, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I work integratively, using a range of therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and systemic therapy. This allows me to tailor the work to what feels most helpful for you and to your personal goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years of experience, including 8 years in the NHS, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I work integratively, using a range of therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and systemic therapy. This allows me to tailor the work to what feels most helpful for you and to your personal goals.
With 18 years’ experience across NHS services, adoption services, schools, and neurorehabilitation settings, I work with children, young people, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and life transitions.
As an Arts psychotherapist I provide a creative approach to therapy to help you explore feelings and experiences that might feel stuck or hard to put into words. Sessions are led by you and what feels comfortable.
With 18 years’ experience across NHS services, adoption services, schools, and neurorehabilitation settings, I work with children, young people, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and life transitions.
As an Arts psychotherapist I provide a creative approach to therapy to help you explore feelings and experiences that might feel stuck or hard to put into words. Sessions are led by you and what feels comfortable.
I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and neurodiverse children.
I specialize in evidence-based therapies like CBT, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness, supporting individuals, families, and neurodiverse children. I conduct Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia diagnostic assessments. My goal is to empower clients to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, positive change.
I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and neurodiverse children.
I specialize in evidence-based therapies like CBT, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness, supporting individuals, families, and neurodiverse children. I conduct Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia diagnostic assessments. My goal is to empower clients to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, positive change.
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 see children, teens and adults.
You don't need to have any special ability in such 'Arts' - they are just helpful tools aiding access to the unconscious and getting straight to the root of an issue. We will together then set about transforming harmful narratives in an environment that is safe and facilitating.
I see children, teens and adults.
You don't need to have any special ability in such 'Arts' - they are just helpful tools aiding access to the unconscious and getting straight to the root of an issue. We will together then set about transforming harmful narratives in an environment that is safe and facilitating.
These threads include our own unique experience of childhood, as a young person the process of forming a unique identity and seeking where we belong, and as an adult a culmination in all that has gone before that shapes our view view.
I offer a safe space to examine these layers. Through various therapeutic techniques you can begin to untangle and reframe thoughts and reactions. Fostering a sense of order from what may have initially felt like overwhelming chaos. Clients often gain clarity, learn coping strategies, & develop healthier ways of interacting with their thoughts and emotions.
These threads include our own unique experience of childhood, as a young person the process of forming a unique identity and seeking where we belong, and as an adult a culmination in all that has gone before that shapes our view view.
I offer a safe space to examine these layers. Through various therapeutic techniques you can begin to untangle and reframe thoughts and reactions. Fostering a sense of order from what may have initially felt like overwhelming chaos. Clients often gain clarity, learn coping strategies, & develop healthier ways of interacting with their thoughts and emotions.
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.
We see adults and children.
Phoenix Therapy Practice will refer you to the best therapist available depending on your needs, what you can afford and when you are available. The services we offer include psychoanalytic psychotherapy, psychodynamic, counselling, person centred therapy, Integrative CBT, EMDR, Creative Arts therapy, couples therapy, integrative therapy.
We see adults and children.
Phoenix Therapy Practice will refer you to the best therapist available depending on your needs, what you can afford and when you are available. The services we offer include psychoanalytic psychotherapy, psychodynamic, counselling, person centred therapy, Integrative CBT, EMDR, Creative Arts therapy, couples therapy, integrative therapy.
I’m Wendy, an HCPC Registered Creative Arts Psychotherapist. I offer a calm, non-pathologising space to explore burnout, trauma, emotional overwhelm and neurodivergent masking. My approach is relational + IFS informed, supporting you to understand the protective parts of you with compassion. You don’t need the perfect words here. We work gently at the pace your nervous system can manage, integrating talking therapy with creative + somatic processes to help you reconnect with yourself.
I’m Wendy, an HCPC Registered Creative Arts Psychotherapist. I offer a calm, non-pathologising space to explore burnout, trauma, emotional overwhelm and neurodivergent masking. My approach is relational + IFS informed, supporting you to understand the protective parts of you with compassion. You don’t need the perfect words here. We work gently at the pace your nervous system can manage, integrating talking therapy with creative + somatic processes to help you reconnect with yourself.
My practice offers a wide range of therapies from a variety of approaches to help individuals, couples, children and adolescents with a spectrum of difficulties and symptoms.
I'm a specialist trained and vastly experienced relationship; counsellor. Experienced in working with:- communication skills; depression; anxiety; addictions: after the affair; domestic violence; historic and current abuse; blended familiies; bereavement; post natal depression and after the Divorce.
My practice offers a wide range of therapies from a variety of approaches to help individuals, couples, children and adolescents with a spectrum of difficulties and symptoms.
I'm a specialist trained and vastly experienced relationship; counsellor. Experienced in working with:- communication skills; depression; anxiety; addictions: after the affair; domestic violence; historic and current abuse; blended familiies; bereavement; post natal depression and after the Divorce.
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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.