Counselling for Children in Wembley
There are times in our lives when we feel that no one understands or is interested in what is going on for us. We can be left feeling misunderstood and uncared for. Talking about what is going on for us can be very difficult because it is not easy to find someone we can trust. I offer a person-centred approach but also use a holistic approach to therapy, this aids with focuses on an individual’s self-worth and values. I believe that being valued as a person, without the fear of being judged can help an individual to accept who they are and help reconnect with themselves with the people and things that are precious to them.
There are times in our lives when we feel that no one understands or is interested in what is going on for us. We can be left feeling misunderstood and uncared for. Talking about what is going on for us can be very difficult because it is not easy to find someone we can trust. I offer a person-centred approach but also use a holistic approach to therapy, this aids with focuses on an individual’s self-worth and values. I believe that being valued as a person, without the fear of being judged can help an individual to accept who they are and help reconnect with themselves with the people and things that are precious to them.
Whether supporting children, adolescents, adults, or couples, I focus on understanding the emotional patterns beneath current challenges and helping clients move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and couples who are navigating emotional, relational, learning, and behavioral challenges. My work is grounded in the belief that effective support is both compassionate and practical—helping clients understand what is happening beneath the surface while also developing tools that can be used.
Whether supporting children, adolescents, adults, or couples, I focus on understanding the emotional patterns beneath current challenges and helping clients move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and couples who are navigating emotional, relational, learning, and behavioral challenges. My work is grounded in the belief that effective support is both compassionate and practical—helping clients understand what is happening beneath the surface while also developing tools that can be used.
In our initial sessions we will explore the issues and establish possible links to your family or childhood.
Starting adult life can be difficult sometimes. You may be at the onset of a career, gaining your independence, starting new relationships or questioning if the life you are creating is really what you want. Perhaps you feel anxious, confused, overwhelmed, angry, depressed or just not quite yourself.
I work with young adults, offering a warm and non-judgmental space where we can slowly make sense of these difficult thoughts and feelings and create a deeper understanding of yourself so that you feel empowered.
I warmly welcome young adults starting their careers and those in higher education from any background into my practice.
In our initial sessions we will explore the issues and establish possible links to your family or childhood.
Starting adult life can be difficult sometimes. You may be at the onset of a career, gaining your independence, starting new relationships or questioning if the life you are creating is really what you want. Perhaps you feel anxious, confused, overwhelmed, angry, depressed or just not quite yourself.
I work with young adults, offering a warm and non-judgmental space where we can slowly make sense of these difficult thoughts and feelings and create a deeper understanding of yourself so that you feel empowered.
I warmly welcome young adults starting their careers and those in higher education from any background into my practice.
I’m a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with 16 years’ experience supporting adults, couples and adolescents.
My core therapeutic training is psychodynamic, alongside person-centred, CBT and solution-focused approaches. In our sessions, we explore thoughts, feelings, emotional experiences and different perspectives, while also developing practical strategies to help you manage between sessions. I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to understand yourself, work through difficulties and find a way forward.
I’m a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with 16 years’ experience supporting adults, couples and adolescents.
My core therapeutic training is psychodynamic, alongside person-centred, CBT and solution-focused approaches. In our sessions, we explore thoughts, feelings, emotional experiences and different perspectives, while also developing practical strategies to help you manage between sessions. I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to understand yourself, work through difficulties and find a way forward.
You might be experiencing loss, depression, anxiety, situational dilemma, unhappiness, difficulty in relationships or even may be abuse of some kind. Through therapy and talking to me in a safe environment, I might be able to help you to understand your inner self and work with your uncomfortable feelings. The promise is not an instant solution to all your presenting issues or an instant happiness but the goal would be to achieve near enough to live a content life. My aim to work with the clients is to explore their own strengths, abilities as well to acknowledge the feelings and thoughts they might be going through.
You might be experiencing loss, depression, anxiety, situational dilemma, unhappiness, difficulty in relationships or even may be abuse of some kind. Through therapy and talking to me in a safe environment, I might be able to help you to understand your inner self and work with your uncomfortable feelings. The promise is not an instant solution to all your presenting issues or an instant happiness but the goal would be to achieve near enough to live a content life. My aim to work with the clients is to explore their own strengths, abilities as well to acknowledge the feelings and thoughts they might be going through.
I work with adults, couples, families and adolescents who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress or burnout, bereavement, relationship or family difficulties, separation, low self-esteem or important life changes. Some clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to understand what is happening, explore emotions and patterns, and find healthier ways to cope and move forward.
I work with adults, couples, families and adolescents who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress or burnout, bereavement, relationship or family difficulties, separation, low self-esteem or important life changes. Some clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to understand what is happening, explore emotions and patterns, and find healthier ways to cope and move forward.
I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults.
I use a variety of modalities depending on each individual client's needs. I'm particularly attuned to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) Therapy and Creative Therapy using meditation, voice, breath, bodywork, therapy toys and drawing i.e. paintings.
I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults.
I use a variety of modalities depending on each individual client's needs. I'm particularly attuned to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) Therapy and Creative Therapy using meditation, voice, breath, bodywork, therapy toys and drawing i.e. paintings.
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I have been doing child, adolescent, adult, family counseling in London for two years and provides face-to-face and online psychological services.
Have you been feeling depressed lately? Do you no longer enjoy what you did previously? If you need psychological support and want a better life for yourself. Please get in touch. Let's find a solution together.
I have been doing child, adolescent, adult, family counseling in London for two years and provides face-to-face and online psychological services.
Have you been feeling depressed lately? Do you no longer enjoy what you did previously? If you need psychological support and want a better life for yourself. Please get in touch. Let's find a solution together.
I decided to train in child psychotherapy when I experienced the difficulty of navigating the EHCP system within my own family as I wanted to learn how to support families at a deeper level.
The approach I use is integrative, evidence-based and trauma-informed while being grounded in psychodynamic and creative modalities.
When helpful, arts and play therapy will be incorporated to enable clients to express themselves and process complex feelings that can feel beyond words.
I decided to train in child psychotherapy when I experienced the difficulty of navigating the EHCP system within my own family as I wanted to learn how to support families at a deeper level.
The approach I use is integrative, evidence-based and trauma-informed while being grounded in psychodynamic and creative modalities.
When helpful, arts and play therapy will be incorporated to enable clients to express themselves and process complex feelings that can feel beyond words.
I have years of experience working with children and adults who are experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
If you are experiencing the distressing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or you have a diagnosis of OCD please do get in touch. You may be having distressing and unwanted intrusive thoughts or images, engaging in repetitive behaviours such as frequent checking, washing or repeating or mental reviewing and avoidance. Often people can feel embarrassed or scared talking about their intrusive thoughts or the behaviours they feel urged to undertake. I hope my years of experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention will help you feel able to discuss and successfully challenge OCD.
I have years of experience working with children and adults who are experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
If you are experiencing the distressing symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or you have a diagnosis of OCD please do get in touch. You may be having distressing and unwanted intrusive thoughts or images, engaging in repetitive behaviours such as frequent checking, washing or repeating or mental reviewing and avoidance. Often people can feel embarrassed or scared talking about their intrusive thoughts or the behaviours they feel urged to undertake. I hope my years of experience using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention will help you feel able to discuss and successfully challenge OCD.
During our lives we may have experience difficulties from early childhood that continue to impact into our adulthood, having someone to listen your problems with an understanding on life experiences and the expertise will benefit greatly to take you safely through a journey to confront and overcome these challenges towards a positive future.
I help clients to explore patterns of behaviours that keep them struck from moving forward. I understand it is important for people to know they are accepted, in a safe place and respected by their counsellor to help develop a trusting positive relationship. I use Integrative therapy which is a combined approach that can treat clients in all situations.
During our lives we may have experience difficulties from early childhood that continue to impact into our adulthood, having someone to listen your problems with an understanding on life experiences and the expertise will benefit greatly to take you safely through a journey to confront and overcome these challenges towards a positive future.
I help clients to explore patterns of behaviours that keep them struck from moving forward. I understand it is important for people to know they are accepted, in a safe place and respected by their counsellor to help develop a trusting positive relationship. I use Integrative therapy which is a combined approach that can treat clients in all situations.
Kim McAllister is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults.
Specialising in Person-Centred Play Therapy, I support children, young people, and adults with tailored, compassionate care. I use play to build trust, open communication, and gently explore emotional challenges—making therapy engaging, effective, and deeply rewarding.
Kim McAllister is a fully accredited psychotherapist offering compassionate, person-centred therapy for children, young people, and adults.
Specialising in Person-Centred Play Therapy, I support children, young people, and adults with tailored, compassionate care. I use play to build trust, open communication, and gently explore emotional challenges—making therapy engaging, effective, and deeply rewarding.
I'm Fiona, a qualified and experienced therapist specialising in working with adults, couples, young people and children.
Specialisations: Childhood Trauma, Self-Esteem and Identity, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Anger Management. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and confidential environment. I work collaboratively with you, helping you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes in your life.
I'm Fiona, a qualified and experienced therapist specialising in working with adults, couples, young people and children.
Specialisations: Childhood Trauma, Self-Esteem and Identity, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Anger Management. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, empathetic, and confidential environment. I work collaboratively with you, helping you gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful changes in your life.
I am an Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
Children and young people may not have the language to express their experiences so they may communicate their distress through their behaviour. Psychotherapy can help them connect with, express and develop language for their emotional difficulties. This can facilitate them feeling understood and therefore less isolated in their experience.
I am an Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
Children and young people may not have the language to express their experiences so they may communicate their distress through their behaviour. Psychotherapy can help them connect with, express and develop language for their emotional difficulties. This can facilitate them feeling understood and therefore less isolated in their experience.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and you may not know where to begin. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, difficult experiences from the past, loss, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next.
I’m a person-centred counsellor working with all ages. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re experiencing, without feeling pressured to have all the answers.
I have experience supporting people from all walks of life, with all kinds of trauma. I’ll walk alongside you at your own pace and support you making sense of your world.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and you may not know where to begin. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, difficult experiences from the past, loss, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what comes next.
I’m a person-centred counsellor working with all ages. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re experiencing, without feeling pressured to have all the answers.
I have experience supporting people from all walks of life, with all kinds of trauma. I’ll walk alongside you at your own pace and support you making sense of your world.
I am a mature and experienced Adult, Child and Young Person psychotherapeutic counsellor qualified in Integrative and Relational Counselling at degree level and have a Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling.
The anticipated outcome from our therapeutic relationship would be for you to find healing and wholeness in the work we do together. My training and experience means nothing, unless the real me can reach out to the real you with genuine care, empathy and understanding. I am interested in being part of your journey, to help empower you to fully engage in what life has to offer rather than being trapped within pain, trauma or unhappiness which can be devouring. Through a gentle and trusting therapeutic relationship the true work begins as we engage with your true self. We unravel the root cause of emotional pain, anxieties or struggle
I am a mature and experienced Adult, Child and Young Person psychotherapeutic counsellor qualified in Integrative and Relational Counselling at degree level and have a Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling.
The anticipated outcome from our therapeutic relationship would be for you to find healing and wholeness in the work we do together. My training and experience means nothing, unless the real me can reach out to the real you with genuine care, empathy and understanding. I am interested in being part of your journey, to help empower you to fully engage in what life has to offer rather than being trapped within pain, trauma or unhappiness which can be devouring. Through a gentle and trusting therapeutic relationship the true work begins as we engage with your true self. We unravel the root cause of emotional pain, anxieties or struggle
I have worked with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures, including children, young people, and adults, across various sectors such as counselling organisations, schools, and private practice.
I offer personalised therapy using an integrative approach, combining person-centred, cognitive behavioural, and solution-focused techniques. By viewing each client holistically, I help you understand your challenges, gain valuable insights, and develop practical strategies to overcome difficulties, build resilience, and foster lasting personal growth.
I have worked with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures, including children, young people, and adults, across various sectors such as counselling organisations, schools, and private practice.
I offer personalised therapy using an integrative approach, combining person-centred, cognitive behavioural, and solution-focused techniques. By viewing each client holistically, I help you understand your challenges, gain valuable insights, and develop practical strategies to overcome difficulties, build resilience, and foster lasting personal growth.
I use schema therapy and other attachment based approaches to help those who struggle due to adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, leading to lasting difficulties.
You'll be surprised by how much can change for you. I am able to help people from all backgrounds and those who have exhausted all other options. I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties that impact well-being and quality of life. My clients struggle with low mood and anxiety, and are affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, sexual problems, loss and bereavement, or substance misuse. Many also experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable. They often come to therapy feeling stuck and tired.
I use schema therapy and other attachment based approaches to help those who struggle due to adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, leading to lasting difficulties.
You'll be surprised by how much can change for you. I am able to help people from all backgrounds and those who have exhausted all other options. I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties that impact well-being and quality of life. My clients struggle with low mood and anxiety, and are affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, sexual problems, loss and bereavement, or substance misuse. Many also experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable. They often come to therapy feeling stuck and tired.
I support children and young people (aged 4-16) navigating anxiety, low mood, social communication difficulties, learning needs, bereavement, and the impact of family adversity - including parental substance misuse, domestic violence, parental separation, contact concerns, and homelessness.
I work both directly with children offering play and creative arts therapy as well as working closely with parents and carers supporting emotional wellbeing at home through strategies to manage those tricky times. I offer a calm nurturing space for clients to come and express their needs through play without the need for expression with words.
I support children and young people (aged 4-16) navigating anxiety, low mood, social communication difficulties, learning needs, bereavement, and the impact of family adversity - including parental substance misuse, domestic violence, parental separation, contact concerns, and homelessness.
I work both directly with children offering play and creative arts therapy as well as working closely with parents and carers supporting emotional wellbeing at home through strategies to manage those tricky times. I offer a calm nurturing space for clients to come and express their needs through play without the need for expression with words.
Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling in ways others can’t see. You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, low, disconnected, or unsure of who you are anymore.
Maybe you’re navigating relationship difficulties, loss, life transitions, work stress, or long-standing patterns that keep repeating. You might simply want a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, perform, or be “the strong one.”
At the heart of it, you want to feel heard. Understood. Accepted. You want clarity, confidence, and the freedom to be yourself without judgement.
Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling in ways others can’t see. You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, low, disconnected, or unsure of who you are anymore.
Maybe you’re navigating relationship difficulties, loss, life transitions, work stress, or long-standing patterns that keep repeating. You might simply want a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, perform, or be “the strong one.”
At the heart of it, you want to feel heard. Understood. Accepted. You want clarity, confidence, and the freedom to be yourself without judgement.
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See More Children Counsellors 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.