Child Counselling in Southampton

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Marlys Davis
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Children and young people often find it difficult to talk about feelings.
I am a qualified psychotherapist specifically trained to work with children, adolescents and young adults. I offer a confidential and friendly therapeutic space to explore what is troubling them. Sessions will be face-to-face in a warm and safe environment where they can bring any subject they wish to discuss without fear of judgment and at their own pace.
Children and young people often find it difficult to talk about feelings.
I am a qualified psychotherapist specifically trained to work with children, adolescents and young adults. I offer a confidential and friendly therapeutic space to explore what is troubling them. Sessions will be face-to-face in a warm and safe environment where they can bring any subject they wish to discuss without fear of judgment and at their own pace.
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Jan Gay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I have substantial experience of working in agencies dealing with drugs, alcohol, abuse, as therapist at a children’s home and specialist school and as a counsellor in a university.
I can help with a wide range of issues including feeling anxious, depressed, finding it difficult to cope, relationship and family issues, bereavement, being worried or confused about your sexuality or gender, dealing with effects of sexual, mental or physical abuse, lack of confidence, low self esteem, panic attacks, managing anger or frustration, difficulties at school, work or college, OCD, the impact of trauma, coping with change, worries about drinking or drug use, self harm, resolving 'unfinished business’ and compulsive behaviours. I am a qualified supervisor, EMDR therapist and accredited by the BACP.
I have substantial experience of working in agencies dealing with drugs, alcohol, abuse, as therapist at a children’s home and specialist school and as a counsellor in a university.
I can help with a wide range of issues including feeling anxious, depressed, finding it difficult to cope, relationship and family issues, bereavement, being worried or confused about your sexuality or gender, dealing with effects of sexual, mental or physical abuse, lack of confidence, low self esteem, panic attacks, managing anger or frustration, difficulties at school, work or college, OCD, the impact of trauma, coping with change, worries about drinking or drug use, self harm, resolving 'unfinished business’ and compulsive behaviours. I am a qualified supervisor, EMDR therapist and accredited by the BACP.
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Jenny Phillips
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I offer person-centred therapy to both adults and children from 12-18.
I have experience in working with both adult clients and children and started my counselling journey working within children and adolescent mental health for the NHS and I am currently a school counsellor. I am also an experienced fertility counsellor. I have since trained in couples counselling (2021) working with couples and also with parents & children.
I offer person-centred therapy to both adults and children from 12-18.
I have experience in working with both adult clients and children and started my counselling journey working within children and adolescent mental health for the NHS and I am currently a school counsellor. I am also an experienced fertility counsellor. I have since trained in couples counselling (2021) working with couples and also with parents & children.
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Natalie Taylor
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
HI my name is Natalie and I offer a warm, friendly and confidential Counselling service for Adults and young people (11+yrs) in Lymington Hampshire. Life can be really hard at times, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to, who will really listen, understand and not judge you. Counselling can really help to empower you, and help you to gain insights and a deeper understanding about yourself. Whether you need help in clarifying your thoughts and feelings, or need help with dealing with issues you may be experiencing, then I'm here to help, and be by your side as we go through your Counselling journey together.
HI my name is Natalie and I offer a warm, friendly and confidential Counselling service for Adults and young people (11+yrs) in Lymington Hampshire. Life can be really hard at times, and sometimes you just need someone to talk to, who will really listen, understand and not judge you. Counselling can really help to empower you, and help you to gain insights and a deeper understanding about yourself. Whether you need help in clarifying your thoughts and feelings, or need help with dealing with issues you may be experiencing, then I'm here to help, and be by your side as we go through your Counselling journey together.
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Dr Danielle McLymont
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Extensive background in child health leadership, expertise in the interplay between physical and mental health issues in children with chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy.
These assessments cover skills in language, verbal reasoning, spatial awareness, non-verbal reasoning, processing speed, working memory, reading, writing, spelling and maths I am trained in a broad range of psychological therapies, including; Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and systemic approaches.
Extensive background in child health leadership, expertise in the interplay between physical and mental health issues in children with chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy.
These assessments cover skills in language, verbal reasoning, spatial awareness, non-verbal reasoning, processing speed, working memory, reading, writing, spelling and maths I am trained in a broad range of psychological therapies, including; Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and systemic approaches.
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Megan Baker-Stevens
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges?
Alongside my counselling training, I am qualified in CBT at MSc level, for those seeking a structured approach to address anxiety, depression, or OCD. I am an eating disorder specialist with extensive training and experience in treating conditions including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, and binge eating disorder.
Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges?
Alongside my counselling training, I am qualified in CBT at MSc level, for those seeking a structured approach to address anxiety, depression, or OCD. I am an eating disorder specialist with extensive training and experience in treating conditions including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, and binge eating disorder.
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Justine White Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
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Vicky Drinkwater
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hello, my name is Vicky and I am glad you are here. I am a passionate and dedicated counsellor specialising in helping individuals and couples navigate their relationship challenges. Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, recovering from an affair, or feeling stuck and unable to move forward, I am here to support you. Many of my clients come to me feeling hopeless, stuck, and lost in their relationships, unable to move forward or reconnect with their partners. I specialise in guiding clients through these difficult times, helping them rebuild their self-esteem and confidence, and rediscovering the joy and connection they crave
Hello, my name is Vicky and I am glad you are here. I am a passionate and dedicated counsellor specialising in helping individuals and couples navigate their relationship challenges. Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, recovering from an affair, or feeling stuck and unable to move forward, I am here to support you. Many of my clients come to me feeling hopeless, stuck, and lost in their relationships, unable to move forward or reconnect with their partners. I specialise in guiding clients through these difficult times, helping them rebuild their self-esteem and confidence, and rediscovering the joy and connection they crave
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Joy Wong
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
I have been known as a client-centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CBT) with extensive research and clinical experience of emotional disturbances and self-harm behaviours in children, young people and their families.
My clients mostly see me for mood (e.g. depression, bipolar), anxiety (e.g. panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders), stress-related problems (e.g. sleeplessness, gastrointestinal, pains and other psychosomatic complaints), relationship and family problems.
I have been known as a client-centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CBT) with extensive research and clinical experience of emotional disturbances and self-harm behaviours in children, young people and their families.
My clients mostly see me for mood (e.g. depression, bipolar), anxiety (e.g. panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders), stress-related problems (e.g. sleeplessness, gastrointestinal, pains and other psychosomatic complaints), relationship and family problems.
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Kim Speake
Counsellor, BACP
I'm experienced working with both children and adults, and offer both short and long term counselling.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
I'm experienced working with both children and adults, and offer both short and long term counselling.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
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Bernadette Siobhan West
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.
Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.
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Angeline Shepperd
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Practitioner Europe Accredited , offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values. Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you. Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
Angeline is a fully accredited BACP Therapist and EMDR Practitioner Europe Accredited , offering a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy that is deeply rooted in humanistic values. Angeline believes that every person has the inner strength for healing, growth and change. She will help you to connect with your own inner strength at a pace that suits you. Angeline offers a safe, respectful space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences without fear of judgement. If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety or low mood or simply feeling stuck she will work collaboratively with you.
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Carole Claire Clifford
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions
I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions
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Claire Wain
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello there and welcome. Sometimes life can be overwhelming for all sorts of reasons and we may need a little help to try and work our way through it. Counselling can give us the help we need, by offering a safe place to sit with someone who is there to help you through those tough times. I understand that the decision to have counselling can perhaps be a difficult one, but I believe that together we can ease those fears and anxieties. Then, as we begin to develop a therapeutic and healing relationship, you will hopefully begin to feel more able to share all that is on your mind.
Hello there and welcome. Sometimes life can be overwhelming for all sorts of reasons and we may need a little help to try and work our way through it. Counselling can give us the help we need, by offering a safe place to sit with someone who is there to help you through those tough times. I understand that the decision to have counselling can perhaps be a difficult one, but I believe that together we can ease those fears and anxieties. Then, as we begin to develop a therapeutic and healing relationship, you will hopefully begin to feel more able to share all that is on your mind.
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Kathryn Knight
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
When life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally heavy, reaching out for support can be a meaningful first step. I work with adults and young people who may be navigating emotional, psychological, or relationship challenges, and who want a safe space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. It’s completely natural to find it hard to open up to friends or family. Counselling offers a confidential, non‑judgemental environment where your feelings can be expressed freely and understood with care. Together, we can begin to untangle what’s troubling you, helping you find clarity, perspective, and a stronger sense of self.
When life feels overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally heavy, reaching out for support can be a meaningful first step. I work with adults and young people who may be navigating emotional, psychological, or relationship challenges, and who want a safe space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. It’s completely natural to find it hard to open up to friends or family. Counselling offers a confidential, non‑judgemental environment where your feelings can be expressed freely and understood with care. Together, we can begin to untangle what’s troubling you, helping you find clarity, perspective, and a stronger sense of self.
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational.
We recognise that one perspective isn’t always the whole answer so we have a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who can also provide assessments for attention deficit disorder, educational psychology and behavioural assessment and help for challenging or difficult behaviours. We also offer lower cost supervised coaching support.
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational.
We recognise that one perspective isn’t always the whole answer so we have a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who can also provide assessments for attention deficit disorder, educational psychology and behavioural assessment and help for challenging or difficult behaviours. We also offer lower cost supervised coaching support.
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Donna Street
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I also work with couples, siblings, parent and child and friendships, managing these relationships, gaining a better understanding of each other when life has become difficult.
We all need support at some point in our lives, to ask for help is often the most difficult step. Once you have taken that step you’ll be amazed at the results you can achieve when you have someone to really listen to your concerns. I will always listen to your concerns without judgment and with understanding and compassion.
I also work with couples, siblings, parent and child and friendships, managing these relationships, gaining a better understanding of each other when life has become difficult.
We all need support at some point in our lives, to ask for help is often the most difficult step. Once you have taken that step you’ll be amazed at the results you can achieve when you have someone to really listen to your concerns. I will always listen to your concerns without judgment and with understanding and compassion.
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Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
With over 30 years of experience, I provide compassionate and effective counselling/support services tailored to meet the clients needs. My approach is grounded in Gestalt Therapy, enhanced by training in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Family Therapy, and further strengthened by my qualification in Trauma Treatment accredited by BPS.
Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
With over 30 years of experience, I provide compassionate and effective counselling/support services tailored to meet the clients needs. My approach is grounded in Gestalt Therapy, enhanced by training in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Family Therapy, and further strengthened by my qualification in Trauma Treatment accredited by BPS.
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Roxanne Edmonds
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I also have vast experience working with survivors of childhood sexual/physical/mental abuse, as well as many other issues.
Finding a new counsellor can be daunting, so have a read of my profile and how I work, to see if you feel we could work together. You are welcome to contact me for more information. I offer a professional, confidential and friendly therapeutic space for you to explore what is troubling you. Sessions will be f-2-f/online in a warm and safe environment where you can bring any subject you wish to discuss without fear of judgment. Counselling can lead to self discovery, confidence and understanding, helping you to come to your own decisions, feel improved moods and discover a new, brighter, happier way of being.
I also have vast experience working with survivors of childhood sexual/physical/mental abuse, as well as many other issues.
Finding a new counsellor can be daunting, so have a read of my profile and how I work, to see if you feel we could work together. You are welcome to contact me for more information. I offer a professional, confidential and friendly therapeutic space for you to explore what is troubling you. Sessions will be f-2-f/online in a warm and safe environment where you can bring any subject you wish to discuss without fear of judgment. Counselling can lead to self discovery, confidence and understanding, helping you to come to your own decisions, feel improved moods and discover a new, brighter, happier way of being.
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Dr Nicky Evans
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am able to provide therapy for children, young people and adults
Are worries keeping you up at night? stressed about bills, going to work or school? feeling low and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you find yourself getting caught up in your thoughts, ruminating on past experiences, trying to create new ways to feel happy and less anxious, sad, angry; but it never works. Not leaving your home? Our mental health is key to us all living a fulfilled and enjoyable life, yet it is often spoken about less frequently than other areas of our lives. I offer you a safe space to talk about the difficulties you experience, work on improving your mental health and overall quality of life.
I am able to provide therapy for children, young people and adults
Are worries keeping you up at night? stressed about bills, going to work or school? feeling low and not wanting to get out of bed in the mornings? Do you find yourself getting caught up in your thoughts, ruminating on past experiences, trying to create new ways to feel happy and less anxious, sad, angry; but it never works. Not leaving your home? Our mental health is key to us all living a fulfilled and enjoyable life, yet it is often spoken about less frequently than other areas of our lives. I offer you a safe space to talk about the difficulties you experience, work on improving your mental health and overall quality of life.
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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.