Child Counselling in Stafford
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Ruth Fishwick
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
For me, Psychology is about making a difference to people's lives, no matter how big the current difficult that they are experiencing; and to support them in reaching their goals. I enjoy working with people with physical health difficulties who may be struggling to adjust to a new diagnosis, or change in symptom. I also enjoy supporting people to recognise what they are already doing well and how this can help them. I enjoy working with
children
and adults.
Not accepting new clients

Rachel Jardine
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Before training in counselling, I qualified as a
children
’s mindfulness coach, and worked in support roles for over 10 years, including specialist one-to-one educational support, special educational needs advice and supporting
children
in care. I can offer understanding of the complex impact of living with neurodivergence, both from my own experience and from supporting others. My therapeutic experience includes working with survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse; childhood/developmental trauma; living with neurodivergence; and difficulties including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Louise Elizabeth Ayling
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Working with a range of issues including; attachment related issues, trauma both
children
and adults, bereavement & loss, complex grief, addiction issues, stress, anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, long covid, ocd, low self esteem.
My aim is to offer a supportive space to help you explore issues creating distress in areas of your life. With empathy and compassion, I will help you to express thoughts, feelings, emotions which may be too painful to explore alone and which are preventing you from making important decisions or making you feel stuck. Emotional distress can trigger symptoms of stress, anxiety, impacting your physical health and wellbeing. I will help you to identify, explore and overcome the areas that you are struggling with, supporting you towards healing and recovery from the overwhelm you may be facing, toward the life you truly desire.

Dr Joanna Saddington
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Dr Joanna Saddington. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006. Before setting up in private practice I worked in the NHS for 18 years. I am passionate about helping adults, young people,
children
and families overcome their difficulties. We all know life can be challenging, so it doesn't matter whether a problem is longstanding or is more recent. What is important, is that we work together to try to solve it. I always aim to work in a way that suits the individual and their needs, as well as aiming to deliver therapy empathetically and without judgment.

Peace of Mind Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Peace of Mind Wellbeing offers therapeutic support and mental health intervention to
Children
, Young People and Adults, presenting with psychological difficulties such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Childhood Trauma, Relationship difficulties and Low Self Esteem. Peace of Mind Wellbeing also offers couples therapy and family therapy, alongside training packages to other professionals, family and friends, to support their understanding of different psychological difficulties, how they present and how they can appropriately offer their support.
Office is near:
Stafford ST16 & Online

Juliet Bunting Counsellor and Wellness Coach
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an established Counsellor, Wellness Coach, Energy Healer, Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor I take enormous pride in supporting women in managing their psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing. I have extensive experience of working with
children
, young people and adults and have every confidence that my services can support you in reclaiming your power and resolving deep-rooted beliefs. I warmly invite you to take a look at my website julietbunting.co.uk for the services I offer. I look forward to connecting with you.

Verity Elizabeth Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Through Psychotherapy or counselling I can help you work through the challenges you are currently experiencing. I work with adults, couples and adolescents. I also work with students working towards their own qualifications as well as providing clinical supervision. I understand that taking this step can be difficult and I want to make the process as easy as possible for you so provide a comfortable, confidential and open space for us to explore your emotions, behaviours and experiences together. If you are counselling student, please contact me to discuss fees.

Joanne Wright
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello. Do you feel stuck, confused or overwhelmed? Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or a lack of self worth? Do you know what you want to achieve, but need someone to motivate, guide and reassure you? Perhaps you are worried about the well-being of family members, colleagues or friends? As well as working with anxiety, depression, trauma or stress, I also specialise in working with individuals and families affected by Autism. I can diagnose autism and help schools to provide the best support to students. As well as providing individual therapy, I can devise and deliver training relating to mental health and resilience.

Helen Stansfield-Boys
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you unsure of who to talk to or where to turn for help and support? My counselling service could be the perfect place for you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.

Healthy Minds Stafford Limited
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
With over 18 years experience working with individuals, couples and families, I can help you deal with issues in your daily life and provide you with the support/interventions to overcome them. Marriage Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Couples Counselling, Addictions, Anxiety Treatment, OCD Treatment, Stress, Counselling Anger Management, Family Therapy, Counselling For Depression, Gender issues. The therapy provided by Healthy Minds Stafford can: Help you talk about issues you find difficult to discuss with others. Give you the confidence to make changes to improve your life. Offer new insights into your issues from a fresh and impartial perspective.

Alan James Naughton
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life is not straightforward and sometimes overwhelming. Often we know what our difficulties are, sometimes we don't. I offer a friendly, supportive environment in which to talk about what matters most to you, and find ways to move forward. I am a psychotherapist working for Prohealth UK (www.prohealthuk.org) and privately. I have worked in varied settings, providing psychotherapy services for NHS patients, Staffordshire Fire & Police Service, Staffordshire County Council, East Staffs Borough Council, Salford Hospital and local charity.

Asha Bagshaw
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you find it hard to understand your emotions and thoughts? We all deserve help to deal with struggles. its never too late to ask for support. I can help you by working with you to try untangle the problems you are facing. I offer a safe place for you to explore your issues and find ways to deal with them and move forward. I work with compassion, genuineness and have a real passion for the effectiveness of the counselling process. I work in a non judgmental way and I value indifference.
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The Psychotherapy Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
We support adults, teenagers and
children
people experiencing Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD or Trauma.
Hello, a warm welcome from myself Emma McDonald and our team here at The Psychotherapy Clinic. Are you someone struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD or Trauma? If so our friendly team made up of specialist CBT, EMDR therapists and Counsellors are here to support you to open the door to a brighter future! We support both adults and
children
from many different backgrounds. We have had the pleasure of supporting thousands of people to date to reach their recovery and we are here now to support you, providing you with the highest quality of care, the care you deserve.

Rhondda Waterworth
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and offer services to individuals, couples and families remotely. I have over a decade of experience in providing therapy and supporting many clients across the world. And have experience of working within the mental health services and private practice in Australia, as well as private practice in France and the UK. This experience includes specialised techniques for helping
children
, adolescents, families, adults, as well as couples’ therapy.
Waitlist for new clients

Nigel Glaze
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am a registered and highly qualified psychotherapist with 30 years in both the NHS and private sector. I offer a protected space to talk about your problems and feelings, confidentially and in confidence. My process is to listen carefully to your concerns trying to fully understand and experience what it’s like in your shoes. I then consider how to you deal with negative thoughts and feelings you have. Sometimes in my work, in the endeavor to understand, I try to get to the heart of things. Listening carefully to your problems trying to find out what's causing the difficulties and then helping you to find solutions.
Online Therapists

Tina Hoar Counselling Services
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you or your
child
struggling? At times we can all experience anxiety, stress, depression, feeling sad, anger or family or relationship issues which make us feel alone. Sometimes we can become trapped by this and feel unable to move forward, whatever age we are! If this is you, you are not alone. The most up to date statistics tell us, 30% people will experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives especially in wintertime Together we will seek to understand the problem you are facing whether this is caused by current issues or events from your past. We will find new ways and skills to deal with your feelings.

Cristina Maria Nemes
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Also, I am trained in ABA therapy and I have worked with
children
with learning disabilities as well.
I can help you to become the best version of yourself! I am a highly dedicated Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, my techniques are a mix of evidence-based treatments – cognitive therapy with mindfulness - integrating self-esteem, self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and self- development to help clients develop their skills to cope with emotional difficulties and changing irrational thinking. I help clients focus on life goals, their well-being, to see life in a more positive way, and to accept negative events and feelings so that they are more prepared for life with an increased sense of well-being.

Julie Jakeman
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am known as Jules and I love working with
children
and young people.
Children
and Young People have many issues which they cannot always express and understand their feelings, as adults sometimes can. Issues can range from parents splitting up, school problems, exam stress and pressure, friendship issues, witnessing domestic abuse or sexual abuse. The lists can be endless. My job is to creatively work with the
child
or young person to explore what their issues are and help build up self esteem and track their goals in therapy in creative ways.

Katherine Foster
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I provide therapeutic support to
children
, adolescents, adults and teachers within the education sector and in my private practice. I specialise in working with young people and
children
who have autism and ADHD, and work closely with the parents/carers of the young people I see. I support people with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties including: ASC, ADHD, Attachment disorders and mental health difficulties (anxiety, depression, disordered eating), and have worked with trauma, sexual, physical and psychological abuse and those dealing with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Huntingdon PE28
& Online

James Hawes
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I work with all issues and work with
children
8+, young people, men, women and couples.
I am an experienced therapist supporting clients with anger management difficulties , relationship issues, anxiety and a variety of other issues. I have worked successfully with hundreds of clients including Nurses, CEO's, plumbers, doctor's, professional sportsmen, businessmen and women, students, MD's and hairdressers. Modern life can be hectic and stressful stretching mind, body and spirit to breaking point. The result of this pressure can often make us feel out of sync or disjointed causing dis-ease and unhappiness. With my experienced and unique approach I seek to provide the right conditions to help people recover and develop
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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.