Counselling for Children in Wakefield
I offer private counselling to children, young people and adults.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
I offer private counselling to children, young people and adults.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
Hello, my name is Jade and I am a fully qualified counsellor based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Are you struggling with anxiety? Is this affecting your everyday life and how you want to show up in your relationships with other people? If this is the case I create a safe space where we can discuss your specific needs and come up with a plan about how to move forward.
Hello, my name is Jade and I am a fully qualified counsellor based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Are you struggling with anxiety? Is this affecting your everyday life and how you want to show up in your relationships with other people? If this is the case I create a safe space where we can discuss your specific needs and come up with a plan about how to move forward.
Hi, my name is Will. I am an Art Psychotherapist practicing in the Leeds and Wakefield district. My passion is to help both young people and adults work through hardships, challenges and emotional barriers through making art and getting stuck into creativity.
Creativity can be anything and Art therapy can help you make what ever comes to mind and can support you in telling your story.
My job is to work alongside you, helping you with big and often difficult feelings. Our emotional world can be exhausting, overwhelming and anxiety provoking and art making can capture this in different ways, helping your confidence and self esteem.
Hi, my name is Will. I am an Art Psychotherapist practicing in the Leeds and Wakefield district. My passion is to help both young people and adults work through hardships, challenges and emotional barriers through making art and getting stuck into creativity.
Creativity can be anything and Art therapy can help you make what ever comes to mind and can support you in telling your story.
My job is to work alongside you, helping you with big and often difficult feelings. Our emotional world can be exhausting, overwhelming and anxiety provoking and art making can capture this in different ways, helping your confidence and self esteem.
If you are struggling with your relationships/ life transitions and challenges/ mental health difficulties, I have skills and expertise to meet your needs. I will be interested in any therapy you have had previously and what you has already worked/ not worked for you. I will listen very carefully to your account of yourself and other's without judgement and have compassion for your difficulties. I will ask questions and make reflections which will gradually make the differences you are looking for. Most of all, I will seek feedback to ensure you feel safe and are satisfied with your progress.
If you are struggling with your relationships/ life transitions and challenges/ mental health difficulties, I have skills and expertise to meet your needs. I will be interested in any therapy you have had previously and what you has already worked/ not worked for you. I will listen very carefully to your account of yourself and other's without judgement and have compassion for your difficulties. I will ask questions and make reflections which will gradually make the differences you are looking for. Most of all, I will seek feedback to ensure you feel safe and are satisfied with your progress.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), who specialises in working with young adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and challenges.
In individual sessions I aim to work in an integrative way, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside ideas from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative and Systemic approaches.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), who specialises in working with young adults, children and young people with a wide range of difficulties and challenges.
In individual sessions I aim to work in an integrative way, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) alongside ideas from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative and Systemic approaches.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS).
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
I am also a qualified Neuroscientist and Psychologist (GMBPsS).
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m glad you’re here. I take an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you, providing a safe, supportive space along with the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to cultivate growth, resilience and emotional freedom.
Finding the right therapist is an important step, and I’m glad you’re here. I take an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. I know it takes courage to face life’s challenges and navigate big, overwhelming emotions. That’s why I’m committed to walking alongside you, providing a safe, supportive space along with the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to cultivate growth, resilience and emotional freedom.
Our ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed by challenging behaviours, limited communication, or uncertainty about how to support their autistic child.
We specialise in supporting autistic children and their families through evidence-based ABA. We create personalised, compassionate programmes that build communication, independence, and confidence. Our goal is to help your child thrive while supporting you every step of the way.
Our ideal clients are families who feel overwhelmed by challenging behaviours, limited communication, or uncertainty about how to support their autistic child.
We specialise in supporting autistic children and their families through evidence-based ABA. We create personalised, compassionate programmes that build communication, independence, and confidence. Our goal is to help your child thrive while supporting you every step of the way.
Play therapy is a form of child psychotherapy which can help children to process intense emotions.
I offer individual play therapy sessions. I can also conduct assessments and complete reports. I have worked for the Behaviour Support Service for many years with excluded children and Wakefield SENSS and I have vast experience of working with children with complex behaviours and special needs. I also provide INSET training to schools on a range of topics.
Play therapy is a form of child psychotherapy which can help children to process intense emotions.
I offer individual play therapy sessions. I can also conduct assessments and complete reports. I have worked for the Behaviour Support Service for many years with excluded children and Wakefield SENSS and I have vast experience of working with children with complex behaviours and special needs. I also provide INSET training to schools on a range of topics.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor.
With over 25 years of experience, I know the value of a caring, creative approach. I’m not your typical counsellor, fun, laughter, and play are central to my sessions. My own childhood trauma taught me the importance of a safe space to share, and I bring that understanding into every session to help children feel comfortable and able to trust.
Hi, I’m Sam, a Children’s Creative Counsellor.
With over 25 years of experience, I know the value of a caring, creative approach. I’m not your typical counsellor, fun, laughter, and play are central to my sessions. My own childhood trauma taught me the importance of a safe space to share, and I bring that understanding into every session to help children feel comfortable and able to trust.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
I work with adults and young people with various presenting difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress, trauma, depression, anger, loss, low self esteem, self harm, relationship problems and abuse. Counselling is a process people seek when they want changes in their life. It can help us to understand and have better clarity of our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Let me ask you…Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel happier? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling lost or hopeless? Are you battling with your inner critic? Do you want to heal from your past? If so let’s start your journey to discovering a new you.
Hi, I'm Diane (Accredited Play Therapist) and am passionate about supporting children through Play Therapy.
As an Accredited Play Therapist I will help to promote healing and facilitate the expression of your child's emotions through the use of the therapy toolkit. I have many years of practice, supporting children and young people. If you would like me to help support your child in achieving their full potential please do get in touch.
Hi, I'm Diane (Accredited Play Therapist) and am passionate about supporting children through Play Therapy.
As an Accredited Play Therapist I will help to promote healing and facilitate the expression of your child's emotions through the use of the therapy toolkit. I have many years of practice, supporting children and young people. If you would like me to help support your child in achieving their full potential please do get in touch.
I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I work with a range of conditions including stress, depression, anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Panic Disorder, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems, work related issues etc.
I am the founder and director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd, a private therapy practice and have a team of associates that work with children, adolescents and adults.
I work with a range of conditions including stress, depression, anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder), OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Panic Disorder, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems, work related issues etc.
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor.
Do you struggle to overcome loss or grieve after a bereavement? Is worry, overthinking, anxiety or depression stopping you? Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other? Perhaps you struggle to find the motivation, or simply want to talk about anything your would to change or understand. Then why not give counselling, hypnotherapy or coaching with me a chance.
I have many years of experience, both personally and professionally, working with adults, young people and children through my job as a counsellor and previously as a learning mentor.
Do you struggle to overcome loss or grieve after a bereavement? Is worry, overthinking, anxiety or depression stopping you? Are you stuck in your life or relationship and need to find a way to move forward or do you seem to have lost sight of each other? Perhaps you struggle to find the motivation, or simply want to talk about anything your would to change or understand. Then why not give counselling, hypnotherapy or coaching with me a chance.
Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life.
I specialise in trauma and attachment difficulties in children. I have a particular interest in working with looked after, fostered, or adopted children, their parents/carers & the systems surrounding them. I predominately work from an attachment and trauma informed perspective, draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches. I am also an EMDR therapist
Such difficulties may affect wellbeing, behaviours, relationships with others, education & cause global or specific difficulties within your child's & family life.
I specialise in trauma and attachment difficulties in children. I have a particular interest in working with looked after, fostered, or adopted children, their parents/carers & the systems surrounding them. I predominately work from an attachment and trauma informed perspective, draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches. I am also an EMDR therapist
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I work with children, young people and adults experiencing psychological, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
My approach integrates behavioural, cognitive behavioural, and systemic/family therapy. I have a lifelong interest in philosophy and its practical applications in alleviating distress and enabling a fulfilling and authentic life. The two main areas to this end are Existential Psychotherapy and Mindfulness/awareness.
I work with children, young people and adults experiencing psychological, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
My approach integrates behavioural, cognitive behavioural, and systemic/family therapy. I have a lifelong interest in philosophy and its practical applications in alleviating distress and enabling a fulfilling and authentic life. The two main areas to this end are Existential Psychotherapy and Mindfulness/awareness.
I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy.
I incorporate several therapeutic models to offer an idiosyncratic formulation catering to everyone’s therapeutic needs. These models include Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), CBT adapted for neurodiversity and Trauma focussed CBT.
I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy.
I incorporate several therapeutic models to offer an idiosyncratic formulation catering to everyone’s therapeutic needs. These models include Cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), CBT adapted for neurodiversity and Trauma focussed CBT.
I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I have an interest in the assessment and treatment of any difficulties related to problematic life events including traumatic experiences that people may have experienced. I also have lots of experience in working with many different types of mental health problems including anxiety, low mood and overwhelming and difficult emotions.
I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
I have an interest in the assessment and treatment of any difficulties related to problematic life events including traumatic experiences that people may have experienced. I also have lots of experience in working with many different types of mental health problems including anxiety, low mood and overwhelming and difficult emotions.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Do you feel on high alert, experience anxiety, depression, maybe have racing thoughts, don't feel good enough and struggling to sleep. I can help you to feel calmer, lighter more connected to others, confident as well as feeling more in control. Life can feel so exhausting when you are overwhelmed. I understand that sense of confusion, isolation, feeling lost with how to be ‘strong’, be enough.
Together we can work on reducing the impact of distressing thoughts, reducing feelings of overwhelm and manage any self harm or suicidal thoughts and feelings. I will be beside you as you learn more about yourself and what you need.
Do you feel on high alert, experience anxiety, depression, maybe have racing thoughts, don't feel good enough and struggling to sleep. I can help you to feel calmer, lighter more connected to others, confident as well as feeling more in control. Life can feel so exhausting when you are overwhelmed. I understand that sense of confusion, isolation, feeling lost with how to be ‘strong’, be enough.
Together we can work on reducing the impact of distressing thoughts, reducing feelings of overwhelm and manage any self harm or suicidal thoughts and feelings. I will be beside you as you learn more about yourself and what you need.
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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.