Counselling for Children in Sutton Coldfield
In my practice as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I am often supporting children and young people who are neurodivergent, and helping to work together through challenging situations and upsetting feelings.
We can all experience difficulties with how we are feeling at times. This can be made worse by circumstances in our lives or particularly stressful situations. If the difficulties feel like they are persisting and you need support I can help with:
Anxiety, including social anxiety, generalised anxiety, separation anxiety and panic, low mood and depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or dealing with traumatic experiences, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
It may be that the difficulties you are experiencing overlap and this can be common.
In my practice as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I am often supporting children and young people who are neurodivergent, and helping to work together through challenging situations and upsetting feelings.
We can all experience difficulties with how we are feeling at times. This can be made worse by circumstances in our lives or particularly stressful situations. If the difficulties feel like they are persisting and you need support I can help with:
Anxiety, including social anxiety, generalised anxiety, separation anxiety and panic, low mood and depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or dealing with traumatic experiences, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
It may be that the difficulties you are experiencing overlap and this can be common.
I have worked with young people and adults who have experienced adverse environments affecting child development and functioning as an adult.
I work under my Nursing and Therapy ethical frameworks and I am registered and insured by professional bodies. I help support you to manage your symptoms of clinical depression, anxiety, social anxiety, stress, anger management, OCD, specific phobias. Also supporting Children and adolescents with school and peer issues, such as anger, stress and low esteem.
I have worked with young people and adults who have experienced adverse environments affecting child development and functioning as an adult.
I work under my Nursing and Therapy ethical frameworks and I am registered and insured by professional bodies. I help support you to manage your symptoms of clinical depression, anxiety, social anxiety, stress, anger management, OCD, specific phobias. Also supporting Children and adolescents with school and peer issues, such as anger, stress and low esteem.
Providing psychotherapy is my passion and I cover a wide range of issues namely- All Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Asperger syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues.
In the 50 minute session of 1-1 person- centred therapy I work with your values and help to unravel emotional anxiety that is distressing for adults, children, older adults and young people. I offer long-term or short term face-to-face work, online, telephone counselling, time-limited if requested. Most of my clients reach their goals in a short time.
Providing psychotherapy is my passion and I cover a wide range of issues namely- All Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Asperger syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues.
In the 50 minute session of 1-1 person- centred therapy I work with your values and help to unravel emotional anxiety that is distressing for adults, children, older adults and young people. I offer long-term or short term face-to-face work, online, telephone counselling, time-limited if requested. Most of my clients reach their goals in a short time.
I have over 20 years’ experience working as a therapist with children, young people, and adults. During this time, I have worked across a range of settings, supporting individuals facing a variety of life challenges that have led them to seek therapeutic support. These challenges include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-harm.
In my work, I explore how past experiences and historical trauma may have shaped unhelpful behavioural patterns. By helping clients become more aware of these patterns, I support them in recognising, understanding, and working through them
I have over 20 years’ experience working as a therapist with children, young people, and adults. During this time, I have worked across a range of settings, supporting individuals facing a variety of life challenges that have led them to seek therapeutic support. These challenges include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-harm.
In my work, I explore how past experiences and historical trauma may have shaped unhelpful behavioural patterns. By helping clients become more aware of these patterns, I support them in recognising, understanding, and working through them
With over 18 years’ experience, I support adults, children and young people with their mental health and self-development.
I work using evidence-based approaches, including CBT and EMDR, and frequently support people with trauma, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem. I also integrate coaching where helpful, and support other therapists through training and supervision. My approach is practical, compassionate and always tailored to you.
With over 18 years’ experience, I support adults, children and young people with their mental health and self-development.
I work using evidence-based approaches, including CBT and EMDR, and frequently support people with trauma, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem. I also integrate coaching where helpful, and support other therapists through training and supervision. My approach is practical, compassionate and always tailored to you.
I am a passionate and caring therapist who has extensive experience of working with people in distress, from those reporting anxiety, depression and relational conflict, to those struggling with their body image, trauma and loss. In therapy we will explore your current difficulties and understand these in relation to your earlier life experiences. We will then work to develop healthier coping skills and focus on you achieving your goals in the shortest time period possible.
I am a passionate and caring therapist who has extensive experience of working with people in distress, from those reporting anxiety, depression and relational conflict, to those struggling with their body image, trauma and loss. In therapy we will explore your current difficulties and understand these in relation to your earlier life experiences. We will then work to develop healthier coping skills and focus on you achieving your goals in the shortest time period possible.
I am able to work with children, teenagers and parents and adults so my range is extensive.
I can work with a range of issues and this list is not exhaustive: Child and adolescent related issues, bullying, social media issues, relationship issues, parenting, bereavement, bed-wetting, low mood, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, body dysmorphia, gender identity, race related issues, cultural issues, sexuality, sex issues, OCD, anger, couples
I am able to work with children, teenagers and parents and adults so my range is extensive.
I can work with a range of issues and this list is not exhaustive: Child and adolescent related issues, bullying, social media issues, relationship issues, parenting, bereavement, bed-wetting, low mood, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, body dysmorphia, gender identity, race related issues, cultural issues, sexuality, sex issues, OCD, anger, couples
I work primarily with children and young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational difficulties.
I specialise in play therapy, offering a safe space where children communicate through play. This helps them express thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. My child-centred approach focuses on safety, trust, and understanding, supporting children to explore and make sense of their inner world at their own pace.
I work primarily with children and young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioural, or relational difficulties.
I specialise in play therapy, offering a safe space where children communicate through play. This helps them express thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. My child-centred approach focuses on safety, trust, and understanding, supporting children to explore and make sense of their inner world at their own pace.
I specialise in working with children who have limited verbal communication skills and in some cases therapy for non-verbal children.
Extensive experience working with children in diverse settings, including nurseries, schools, hospitals, and care homes. Expertise in dance movement therapy, incorporating movement as a therapeutic tool. Strong understanding of developmental and attachment theories, allowing for a holistic approach to therapy.
I specialise in working with children who have limited verbal communication skills and in some cases therapy for non-verbal children.
Extensive experience working with children in diverse settings, including nurseries, schools, hospitals, and care homes. Expertise in dance movement therapy, incorporating movement as a therapeutic tool. Strong understanding of developmental and attachment theories, allowing for a holistic approach to therapy.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), incorporating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I support children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, and trauma, tailoring therapy to individual needs.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a degree in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working in NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands, supporting adults and children with depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma through effective, evidence-based treatment.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), incorporating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I support children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, and trauma, tailoring therapy to individual needs.
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with.
My counselling room is filled with many resources, from art and craft, to toys and a sand tray, which engage children and allow them to communicate effectively. It is through working creatively in this way that I provide children and young people with the opportunity to explore and express their feelings.
For children and young people, who have not had time to develop their own coping strategies, such situations are even more difficult to cope with.
My counselling room is filled with many resources, from art and craft, to toys and a sand tray, which engage children and allow them to communicate effectively. It is through working creatively in this way that I provide children and young people with the opportunity to explore and express their feelings.
Experience healing through the Soul, Mind & Body.
In Gurmukhi, EK means One. This oneness refers to a way of being. When we experience fragmentation, we can lose our sense of flow as whole-self beings and feel disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world around us.
At EK Therapy, our mission is to support you to reconnect with your body, gently explore your emotional world, and experience transformation guided by your own divine wisdom.
Our team of expert Embodied and Arts Psychotherapists offer support online and in Birmingham, London and Manchester, walking alongside you as you return to a sense of wholeness.
Experience healing through the Soul, Mind & Body.
In Gurmukhi, EK means One. This oneness refers to a way of being. When we experience fragmentation, we can lose our sense of flow as whole-self beings and feel disconnected from ourselves, others, and the world around us.
At EK Therapy, our mission is to support you to reconnect with your body, gently explore your emotional world, and experience transformation guided by your own divine wisdom.
Our team of expert Embodied and Arts Psychotherapists offer support online and in Birmingham, London and Manchester, walking alongside you as you return to a sense of wholeness.
We all need someone to talk to, and to be heard. I provide counselling to individuals in a safe, relaxed environment where we explore any issues you bring to the session together. My counselling experience is very diverse and I have supported a range of clients in various settings. I follow a person centred approach being very client focused, with the ability to adapt to other counselling models, which will be unique to each person.
We all need someone to talk to, and to be heard. I provide counselling to individuals in a safe, relaxed environment where we explore any issues you bring to the session together. My counselling experience is very diverse and I have supported a range of clients in various settings. I follow a person centred approach being very client focused, with the ability to adapt to other counselling models, which will be unique to each person.
I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, grief and issues relating to neurodivergence including ADHD and autism.
I create a warm and non-judgemental space where you can speak freely. After an initial consultation we will agree goals and review in a relaxed way every six weeks. I work using a range of approaches including talking therapies and creative therapies. With my younger clients I work using a mix of play therapy and talking therapy depending on needs and age.
I specialise in anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, grief and issues relating to neurodivergence including ADHD and autism.
I create a warm and non-judgemental space where you can speak freely. After an initial consultation we will agree goals and review in a relaxed way every six weeks. I work using a range of approaches including talking therapies and creative therapies. With my younger clients I work using a mix of play therapy and talking therapy depending on needs and age.
We understand that seeking psychological support can feel like a big step, especially when you or your child are struggling.
We offer comprehensive assessments for autism,
ADHD, sensory processing differences. Our assessments take a holistic view to build a full understanding of a person’s strengths, difficulties, and support needs. This helps us identify practical recommendations and strategies that promote thriving in everyday life, at school, work and in relationships.
We understand that seeking psychological support can feel like a big step, especially when you or your child are struggling.
We offer comprehensive assessments for autism,
ADHD, sensory processing differences. Our assessments take a holistic view to build a full understanding of a person’s strengths, difficulties, and support needs. This helps us identify practical recommendations and strategies that promote thriving in everyday life, at school, work and in relationships.
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor.
I can offer short and long term sessions. I have experience with working with adults of all ages, teenagers and younger children on a wide range of issues including: anxiety, identity, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, grief, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, relationship issues, eating disorders, self-harm, and more
Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor.
I can offer short and long term sessions. I have experience with working with adults of all ages, teenagers and younger children on a wide range of issues including: anxiety, identity, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, grief, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, relationship issues, eating disorders, self-harm, and more
We are a diverse team of registered clinical psychologists and therapists which means we have flexibility to offer a whole range of different therapies and approaches to support you and/or your child.
As a clinical psychologist in the UK, my training involves a minimum of six years at University and considerable supervised practiced before formal qualification. This means that I can offer a range of psychological approaches to both adults and children and tailor my approach to fit you, the client.
We are a diverse team of registered clinical psychologists and therapists which means we have flexibility to offer a whole range of different therapies and approaches to support you and/or your child.
As a clinical psychologist in the UK, my training involves a minimum of six years at University and considerable supervised practiced before formal qualification. This means that I can offer a range of psychological approaches to both adults and children and tailor my approach to fit you, the client.
I am an accredited therapist with advanced training in occupational therapy and CBT. I specialise in treating anxiety, PTSD, phobias, trauma. In addition I offer assessment and post diagnostic support for neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism). Using evidence-based methods, I help individuals, couples, and families build resilience, find clarity, and regain control. My approach is supportive yet results-focused, offering practical strategies for lasting change. If you’re ready to find more clarity and take meaningful steps forward, I invite you to book an appointment and begin your path toward today.
I am an accredited therapist with advanced training in occupational therapy and CBT. I specialise in treating anxiety, PTSD, phobias, trauma. In addition I offer assessment and post diagnostic support for neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism). Using evidence-based methods, I help individuals, couples, and families build resilience, find clarity, and regain control. My approach is supportive yet results-focused, offering practical strategies for lasting change. If you’re ready to find more clarity and take meaningful steps forward, I invite you to book an appointment and begin your path toward today.
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I have 10 years of experience in psychological services, and more recently I have worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Great Ormond Street Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
I can help you make sense of how your psychological distress connects to different aspects of your life. Within my practice, I offer specialised and tailored treatment to alleviate psychological distress and enhance coping skills. I will work collaboratively with you to understand what your goals are and to use therapy as a tool to reach them.
I have 10 years of experience in psychological services, and more recently I have worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Great Ormond Street Hospital and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
I can help you make sense of how your psychological distress connects to different aspects of your life. Within my practice, I offer specialised and tailored treatment to alleviate psychological distress and enhance coping skills. I will work collaboratively with you to understand what your goals are and to use therapy as a tool to reach them.
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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.