Counselling for Children in Swadlincote
Freedom is that time in space when you are allowed to be truly yourself – a time to do what you want, when you want it and not be shackled by others agenda’s. This singular word is extremely precious and valuable to me because there have been times when I felt I had no freedom. My aim is to work with you in a holistic way, My training allows me to tailor make the therapy to you at any individual time. I work with a variety of issues and believe that everyone has the capability for change.
Come and experience the lovely purpose built log cabin, a private space nestled amongst trees with a log burner and a cosy, homely feel.
Freedom is that time in space when you are allowed to be truly yourself – a time to do what you want, when you want it and not be shackled by others agenda’s. This singular word is extremely precious and valuable to me because there have been times when I felt I had no freedom. My aim is to work with you in a holistic way, My training allows me to tailor make the therapy to you at any individual time. I work with a variety of issues and believe that everyone has the capability for change.
Come and experience the lovely purpose built log cabin, a private space nestled amongst trees with a log burner and a cosy, homely feel.
At Panacea Play Therapy we offer a range of services including individual and group Play Therapy for children.
Angela is our main therapist and she has a vast experience of working with children and their families.
At Panacea Play Therapy we offer a range of services including individual and group Play Therapy for children.
Angela is our main therapist and she has a vast experience of working with children and their families.
Play Therapist & adoptive mum supporting children through trauma, attachment & life story work.
Debbie Rose is a qualified Play Therapist (PTUK) and Therapeutic Life Story Worker with over 15 years of specialist experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, attachment disruption, and early adversity. As an adoptive parent herself, Debbie brings a unique blend of professional expertise and lived understanding to her work, offering a deeply compassionate, attuned, and relational approach.
Debbie is trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Level 1 and 2 and is firmly grounded in trauma‑informed, attachment‑focused principles. She has extensive experience working with adopted, fostered, and SGO
Play Therapist & adoptive mum supporting children through trauma, attachment & life story work.
Debbie Rose is a qualified Play Therapist (PTUK) and Therapeutic Life Story Worker with over 15 years of specialist experience supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, attachment disruption, and early adversity. As an adoptive parent herself, Debbie brings a unique blend of professional expertise and lived understanding to her work, offering a deeply compassionate, attuned, and relational approach.
Debbie is trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Level 1 and 2 and is firmly grounded in trauma‑informed, attachment‑focused principles. She has extensive experience working with adopted, fostered, and SGO
I've dedicated over 20 years to the field of education, where I have played a crucial role in supporting children's mental health to foster resilience.
I hold a comprehensive set of qualifications and possess over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and counselling. My journey has been marked by continuous growth and learning, allowing me to provide high-quality therapeutic services.
I've dedicated over 20 years to the field of education, where I have played a crucial role in supporting children's mental health to foster resilience.
I hold a comprehensive set of qualifications and possess over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and counselling. My journey has been marked by continuous growth and learning, allowing me to provide high-quality therapeutic services.
I have been working for over 3 years and am accredited to work with adults and am CYPT accredited to work with children and young adults- I hold numerous therapeutic certifications for other requirements and therapy including trauma / art therapy/ doulas birth and death / anxiety /advanced CBT / DBT
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
I have been working for over 3 years and am accredited to work with adults and am CYPT accredited to work with children and young adults- I hold numerous therapeutic certifications for other requirements and therapy including trauma / art therapy/ doulas birth and death / anxiety /advanced CBT / DBT
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
My training includes work with children and young people aged 8 and above, which shapes much of the work I do today.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve lost your way—but you don’t always know why, or how to make it stop. Maybe you've tried talking to friends, your parents, school or distracting yourself, but nothing really seems to help for long. You just want to feel better—to feel like you again.
As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. Whether you're carrying past pain, navigating a stressful change, or feeling stuck in emotion you can't name, therapy can be the space where it starts to make sense.
My training includes work with children and young people aged 8 and above, which shapes much of the work I do today.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like you’ve lost your way—but you don’t always know why, or how to make it stop. Maybe you've tried talking to friends, your parents, school or distracting yourself, but nothing really seems to help for long. You just want to feel better—to feel like you again.
As a counsellor, I’m here to walk alongside you at your pace. Whether you're carrying past pain, navigating a stressful change, or feeling stuck in emotion you can't name, therapy can be the space where it starts to make sense.
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25).
I offer therapy for children, young people, and families, helping with emotional struggles, behaviour, and relationship issues. I support parents to understand their child’s needs, feel more confident, and rebuild connection. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in both clinical experience and systemic practice.
Alex is a mental health nurse consultant who specialises in mental health treatment of children and young adults (up to 25).
I offer therapy for children, young people, and families, helping with emotional struggles, behaviour, and relationship issues. I support parents to understand their child’s needs, feel more confident, and rebuild connection. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and grounded in both clinical experience and systemic practice.
Most clients, both adults and children find my approach insightful and creative.
Life can become too much sometimes. Maybe you’ve tried to carry on as normal, pushing things down or telling yourself “others have it worse.” But the truth is, if something is hurting you, it matters.
I work with people who want to understand themselves better, especially how their early life or relationships have shaped how they show up in the world today. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re asking, “Why do I feel like this?” or “Why does it keep happening?”—and you’re ready to find out.
Most clients, both adults and children find my approach insightful and creative.
Life can become too much sometimes. Maybe you’ve tried to carry on as normal, pushing things down or telling yourself “others have it worse.” But the truth is, if something is hurting you, it matters.
I work with people who want to understand themselves better, especially how their early life or relationships have shaped how they show up in the world today. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re asking, “Why do I feel like this?” or “Why does it keep happening?”—and you’re ready to find out.
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You might be a parent worried about your child and unsure how best to support them.
I specialise in counselling children and young people, and hold an MSc in Counselling ( Children and Young People). Alongside my CYP work, I also support adults, dynamically adapting my integrative approach to meet your needs. My aim is to offer a safe, caring space where you or your child can explore what feels difficult and feel truly heard and supported.
You might be a parent worried about your child and unsure how best to support them.
I specialise in counselling children and young people, and hold an MSc in Counselling ( Children and Young People). Alongside my CYP work, I also support adults, dynamically adapting my integrative approach to meet your needs. My aim is to offer a safe, caring space where you or your child can explore what feels difficult and feel truly heard and supported.
Hello I am an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Adult Psychotherapist in Training.
I work with most aspects of mental health and well being for you, your family and loved ones. Contact me to discuss how I work and ways we can work together. I offer short, medium and longer term psychotherapeutic work
Hello I am an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Adult Psychotherapist in Training.
I work with most aspects of mental health and well being for you, your family and loved ones. Contact me to discuss how I work and ways we can work together. I offer short, medium and longer term psychotherapeutic work
No question is too big or small to bring to therapy. Perhaps you have a sense that something in your life isn’t feeling quite right and would like to make sense of this, or perhaps you are struggling with issues within relationships with loved ones and would like for these to improve. It may be that you have been struggling with low mood, depression or anxiety and have taken the first step of seeking support. As a Systemic Psychotherapist, I work with Families, Couples and Individuals. I work in a way which is collaborative, recognising and drawing upon people’s strengths.
No question is too big or small to bring to therapy. Perhaps you have a sense that something in your life isn’t feeling quite right and would like to make sense of this, or perhaps you are struggling with issues within relationships with loved ones and would like for these to improve. It may be that you have been struggling with low mood, depression or anxiety and have taken the first step of seeking support. As a Systemic Psychotherapist, I work with Families, Couples and Individuals. I work in a way which is collaborative, recognising and drawing upon people’s strengths.
Lindy's place is for Adults and Children and can offer talking & play therapy.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor which basically means I have been trained to use many different therapeutic models such as person-centred, CBT & solution focused therapy, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis (TA) to name a few. I believe that one size does not fit all and so by using my experience, tools and techniques I tailor each session
Lindy's place is for Adults and Children and can offer talking & play therapy.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor which basically means I have been trained to use many different therapeutic models such as person-centred, CBT & solution focused therapy, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis (TA) to name a few. I believe that one size does not fit all and so by using my experience, tools and techniques I tailor each session
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.
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.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 27 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 27 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Deciding that counselling or psychotherapy might be helpful for you or your child can be a big decision.
I work integratively as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with children, adolescents and adults. I originally trained in 1992 and in 2024 completed an MSc in Counselling ( Children and Young People).
Deciding that counselling or psychotherapy might be helpful for you or your child can be a big decision.
I work integratively as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with children, adolescents and adults. I originally trained in 1992 and in 2024 completed an MSc in Counselling ( Children and Young People).
I offer tailored therapeutic support to people who have experienced a distressing or traumatic event(s). You may be feeling overwhelmed by everything that has happened and everything you are feeling. You may be struggling in some areas of your life such as work or in your relationships. This is completely normal and I'll work with you to discover what the root of that difficulty is so that you can begin to overcome it. Because you can overcome it.
I offer tailored therapeutic support to people who have experienced a distressing or traumatic event(s). You may be feeling overwhelmed by everything that has happened and everything you are feeling. You may be struggling in some areas of your life such as work or in your relationships. This is completely normal and I'll work with you to discover what the root of that difficulty is so that you can begin to overcome it. Because you can overcome it.
Play is a child's natural language: it speaks the worries and feelings too confusing for words.
I offer both children parents and families together the opportunity to creatively work through any feelings there having in a safe and containing space without any pressure of words.
Play is a child's natural language: it speaks the worries and feelings too confusing for words.
I offer both children parents and families together the opportunity to creatively work through any feelings there having in a safe and containing space without any pressure of words.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, overthinking or emotional exhaustion start to take over. You may be coping on the outside while feeling stuck or disconnected inside. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t what happened, but carrying it alone for too long. Many people come to therapy feeling tired of being strong, confused by their emotions, or disconnected from themselves. I offer a quiet, thoughtful space to slow down and gently explore what’s beneath the surface—without pressure, labels or judgement...
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, overthinking or emotional exhaustion start to take over. You may be coping on the outside while feeling stuck or disconnected inside. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t what happened, but carrying it alone for too long. Many people come to therapy feeling tired of being strong, confused by their emotions, or disconnected from themselves. I offer a quiet, thoughtful space to slow down and gently explore what’s beneath the surface—without pressure, labels or judgement...
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
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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.