Counselling for Children in Wimborne Minster

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Michelle Barter
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life.
I offer a chance to change the way each person views the challenges in their every day life. I use the therapeutic relationship to look deeply into issues creating the ability understand the problem, move it and change it. I understand SEN issues and have training to work alongside young people and parents who need a different way to express themselves.
Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life.
I offer a chance to change the way each person views the challenges in their every day life. I use the therapeutic relationship to look deeply into issues creating the ability understand the problem, move it and change it. I understand SEN issues and have training to work alongside young people and parents who need a different way to express themselves.
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Wild Rose Therapy
Verified Verified
Online Only
They may be managing anxiety, stress, low mood, or the impact of past experiences while supporting children with emotional or neurodivergent needs.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
They may be managing anxiety, stress, low mood, or the impact of past experiences while supporting children with emotional or neurodivergent needs.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
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Headland Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Clare Evans
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated. I look forward to working with you; helping you feel hopeful for the future! I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering therapy using a formulation driven (understanding) approach. I offer therapy for adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy.
Therapy can initially seem like a daunting prospect. However, I strongly believe that it also represents a brave and positive step taken toward personal growth. I will help guide you through at your pace, allowing you to feel safe, respected and validated. I look forward to working with you; helping you feel hopeful for the future! I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering therapy using a formulation driven (understanding) approach. I offer therapy for adults and young people who may be struggling with any emotional difficulty and are looking for a therapist able to deliver both person-centred and evidence-based therapy.
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Tim Cobb
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Serves Area
Dealing with stress, pressure, or low confidence? I can help you take control of your mindset, so you can thrive in performance or handle life’s challenges. I use performance psychology in a personalised approach to help you achieve your goals: Remove mental barriers that hold you back, Build clarity, confidence, and control, Help you perform at your peak, consistently. With this foundation, you’ll be ready to: Break through mental blocks, Handle stress and pressure with resilience, Unlock new levels of focus, motivation, and achievement Master your mindset and reactions, Build tools that enhance performance and well-being.
Dealing with stress, pressure, or low confidence? I can help you take control of your mindset, so you can thrive in performance or handle life’s challenges. I use performance psychology in a personalised approach to help you achieve your goals: Remove mental barriers that hold you back, Build clarity, confidence, and control, Help you perform at your peak, consistently. With this foundation, you’ll be ready to: Break through mental blocks, Handle stress and pressure with resilience, Unlock new levels of focus, motivation, and achievement Master your mindset and reactions, Build tools that enhance performance and well-being.
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Helen Helen Payne-Kumar
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with adults, children (8+),young people, couples families.
I work from an integrative framework, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person as the unique individual they are. My style is gentle, sensitive, and attuned, offering a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I aim to create a non-judgemental, safe environment where you feel held, accepted, and able to explore your inner world at a pace that feels manageable, one step at a time. Therapy can offer a space to reflect, reconnect and move forward with greater clarity.
I work with adults, children (8+),young people, couples families.
I work from an integrative framework, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person as the unique individual they are. My style is gentle, sensitive, and attuned, offering a space where you can show up exactly as you are. I aim to create a non-judgemental, safe environment where you feel held, accepted, and able to explore your inner world at a pace that feels manageable, one step at a time. Therapy can offer a space to reflect, reconnect and move forward with greater clarity.
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Dr Danielle McLymont
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Extensive background in child health leadership, expertise in the interplay between physical and mental health issues in children with chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy.
These assessments cover skills in language, verbal reasoning, spatial awareness, non-verbal reasoning, processing speed, working memory, reading, writing, spelling and maths I am trained in a broad range of psychological therapies, including; Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and systemic approaches.
Extensive background in child health leadership, expertise in the interplay between physical and mental health issues in children with chronic medical conditions, including epilepsy.
These assessments cover skills in language, verbal reasoning, spatial awareness, non-verbal reasoning, processing speed, working memory, reading, writing, spelling and maths I am trained in a broad range of psychological therapies, including; Cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and systemic approaches.
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Katherine Gentry-Coyne
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Poole BH15
A background working in schools for 7 years supporting children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs and their families.
Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships, or just finding it difficult to just get through the day, especially with increasing pressures in our modern world. I offer a person-centred approach to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space. I believe that everyone is unique and deserves to be heard. You can make positive changes to your life when you are listened to and feel valued.
A background working in schools for 7 years supporting children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs and their families.
Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships, or just finding it difficult to just get through the day, especially with increasing pressures in our modern world. I offer a person-centred approach to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space. I believe that everyone is unique and deserves to be heard. You can make positive changes to your life when you are listened to and feel valued.
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Julie Eleanor Fisher-Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Swanage BH19
Do you have problems getting up in the mornings, eating? Do you have issues with your self worth? Does everyone else seem to have a better life than you? Have you got mental health difficulties? Addiction including sexual addiction? Problems with understanding or accepting who you are?
Do you have problems getting up in the mornings, eating? Do you have issues with your self worth? Does everyone else seem to have a better life than you? Have you got mental health difficulties? Addiction including sexual addiction? Problems with understanding or accepting who you are?
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Andrea Hughes
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Working together using an integrative approach my focus will be to assist you in a flexible approach to counselling using many approaches to develop a rapport and good working relationship beneficial to your needs. ​ Taking the first step to achieve your goals is a difficult one and I look forward to meeting you and together making those changes that you desire. As an integrative counsellor my aim is to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship that helps you develop self-awareness. When you understand the causes of your concerns or triggers for your behaviour, you can confidently set goals and develop new behaviours.
Working together using an integrative approach my focus will be to assist you in a flexible approach to counselling using many approaches to develop a rapport and good working relationship beneficial to your needs. ​ Taking the first step to achieve your goals is a difficult one and I look forward to meeting you and together making those changes that you desire. As an integrative counsellor my aim is to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship that helps you develop self-awareness. When you understand the causes of your concerns or triggers for your behaviour, you can confidently set goals and develop new behaviours.
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Christina Ohlsen
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with children, young people and their families across the UK, supporting those experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, PTSD and a range of other difficulties.
I am an accredited CBT therapist and trained EMDR practitioner, specialising exclusively in children and young people. I offer specialist private therapy online, with flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends.
I work with children, young people and their families across the UK, supporting those experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, PTSD and a range of other difficulties.
I am an accredited CBT therapist and trained EMDR practitioner, specialising exclusively in children and young people. I offer specialist private therapy online, with flexible appointment times including evenings and weekends.
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Deborah Grice-Griffin
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
At Mirrality Counselling, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for children, teens, adults, and older adults to explore life’s challenges and discover meaningful ways forward.
I provide a safe non-judgemental space for you to feel relaxed and able to talk about your feelings or concerns. Life can be difficult and our worlds can be turned upside down from time to time but I am here to help you or your child to feel better and improve your life. Counselling is a place for you to be you, to be understood and find happiness.
At Mirrality Counselling, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for children, teens, adults, and older adults to explore life’s challenges and discover meaningful ways forward.
I provide a safe non-judgemental space for you to feel relaxed and able to talk about your feelings or concerns. Life can be difficult and our worlds can be turned upside down from time to time but I am here to help you or your child to feel better and improve your life. Counselling is a place for you to be you, to be understood and find happiness.
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Amanda Rippengale
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Amanda, a BACP-registered counsellor supporting primary-aged children (4–11) in Fareham, Hampshire.
I tailor sessions to your child using play-based therapy, art and mindfulness, helping them express feelings in ways that feel natural when emotions are overwhelming or hard to verbalise. I build a trusting relationship where children feel safe to explore what is going on. I also work as a school counsellor in primary schools across Hampshire.
Hi, I’m Amanda, a BACP-registered counsellor supporting primary-aged children (4–11) in Fareham, Hampshire.
I tailor sessions to your child using play-based therapy, art and mindfulness, helping them express feelings in ways that feel natural when emotions are overwhelming or hard to verbalise. I build a trusting relationship where children feel safe to explore what is going on. I also work as a school counsellor in primary schools across Hampshire.
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Be U Counselling Service
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Poole BH15
Hi, my name is Kruti and my aim is to provide you with a safe, non judgemental environment where you can grow and develop. Using an integrative approach I can help you explore yourself so you can find your inner peace and reach your full potential. I understand that seeking help can be a significant and sometimes challenging step, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply navigating life's transitions. I believe that every individual has the innate capacity for healing and growth and my mission is to empower you to tap into your inner strength
Hi, my name is Kruti and my aim is to provide you with a safe, non judgemental environment where you can grow and develop. Using an integrative approach I can help you explore yourself so you can find your inner peace and reach your full potential. I understand that seeking help can be a significant and sometimes challenging step, and I am here to support you every step of the way. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply navigating life's transitions. I believe that every individual has the innate capacity for healing and growth and my mission is to empower you to tap into your inner strength
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Chameleon Therapy
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Poole BH16
I work with autistic and ADHD children, young people and adults, as well as those navigating trauma or exploring whether these labels fit.
I offer calm, autism- and ADHD-aware therapy that moves at your pace. Together we make sense of overwhelm, behaviour and relationships without trying to “fix” who you are. I also provide space for parents to think clearly about next steps and feel less alone in the process.
I work with autistic and ADHD children, young people and adults, as well as those navigating trauma or exploring whether these labels fit.
I offer calm, autism- and ADHD-aware therapy that moves at your pace. Together we make sense of overwhelm, behaviour and relationships without trying to “fix” who you are. I also provide space for parents to think clearly about next steps and feel less alone in the process.
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Alison Carter
Counsellor, MBACP
Hordle SO41
I offer counselling and psychotherapy within a non-judgmental, confidential, genuine professional relationship where I strive to understand your world with warmth and empathy.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy within a non-judgmental, confidential, genuine professional relationship where I strive to understand your world with warmth and empathy.
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Lisa Duff
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Serves Area
I work with a range of clients, from children to adults.
I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist and a member of the BACP. I  use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT and DBT. I work with a tailored approach that will meet my clients individual needs,  thus meaning that rooted in my belief is that everybody has the capacity for self growth. My goal is to empower my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills and achieve their personal and emotional wellbeing. I am dedicated to my work and have a passion to work collaboratively with my clients to get them to a place they desire. I specialise in addiction and trauma.
I work with a range of clients, from children to adults.
I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist and a member of the BACP. I  use a variety of therapeutic modalities, including CBT and DBT. I work with a tailored approach that will meet my clients individual needs,  thus meaning that rooted in my belief is that everybody has the capacity for self growth. My goal is to empower my clients to build resilience, develop coping skills and achieve their personal and emotional wellbeing. I am dedicated to my work and have a passion to work collaboratively with my clients to get them to a place they desire. I specialise in addiction and trauma.
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ReWellness Counselling - Specialising in Children & Teens Offers 5 Star, private therapy for all ages from our welcoming centre in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset.
At ReWellness , we take an holistic approach to mental health, considering all aspects of a person's life. Our experienced therapists provide a discreet, professional service tailored to your needs, with flexible daytime and evening appointments. We offer fast access to compassionate, therapy in a warm, welcoming setting .
ReWellness Counselling - Specialising in Children & Teens Offers 5 Star, private therapy for all ages from our welcoming centre in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset.
At ReWellness , we take an holistic approach to mental health, considering all aspects of a person's life. Our experienced therapists provide a discreet, professional service tailored to your needs, with flexible daytime and evening appointments. We offer fast access to compassionate, therapy in a warm, welcoming setting .
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Hello and a warm welcome to my profile, I am Becky an Integrative counsellor based in Dorset, I have a therapy room in the market town of Sherborne, and also provide therapy sessions online and over the phone. My Integrative approach means that I can draw from a range of theoretical approaches, for example humanistic, cognitive plus others, to tailor my approach depending on your needs. I acknowledge individuality and aim to create a space where you feel safe to express yourself and your emotions. If you are new to counselling or unsure about what to expect, please make contact and I will be happy to support you.
Hello and a warm welcome to my profile, I am Becky an Integrative counsellor based in Dorset, I have a therapy room in the market town of Sherborne, and also provide therapy sessions online and over the phone. My Integrative approach means that I can draw from a range of theoretical approaches, for example humanistic, cognitive plus others, to tailor my approach depending on your needs. I acknowledge individuality and aim to create a space where you feel safe to express yourself and your emotions. If you are new to counselling or unsure about what to expect, please make contact and I will be happy to support you.
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Monika Burzykowska
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Poole BH14
I work with adults who find themselves at a breaking point—whether triggered by a relational breakup, a career meltdown, or the resurfacing of childhood trauma.
Trauma (early childhood, multigenerational, and cultural) Abuse and Neglect (domestic, sexual, physical, emotional) Family Dynamics (attachment issues, family relations, adoption and foster care) Life Challenges (school bullying, migration, asylum seeking)
I work with adults who find themselves at a breaking point—whether triggered by a relational breakup, a career meltdown, or the resurfacing of childhood trauma.
Trauma (early childhood, multigenerational, and cultural) Abuse and Neglect (domestic, sexual, physical, emotional) Family Dynamics (attachment issues, family relations, adoption and foster care) Life Challenges (school bullying, migration, asylum seeking)
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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.