Counselling for Children in York
I support children and families when things feel overwhelming or in crisis.
Play Therapy supports children with challenging behaviour, mental health difficulties, or adverse experiences. It doesn’t rely on words and the children do not need emotional literacy to express or process their experiences and begin to move forward. It goes at their own pace and the children move past difficult experiences without being overwhelmed.
I support children and families when things feel overwhelming or in crisis.
Play Therapy supports children with challenging behaviour, mental health difficulties, or adverse experiences. It doesn’t rely on words and the children do not need emotional literacy to express or process their experiences and begin to move forward. It goes at their own pace and the children move past difficult experiences without being overwhelmed.
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) to help you feel better and flourish in day to day life again.
I specialise in helping people overcome problems such as depression, anxiety (whether due to worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, health anxiety, or intrusive thoughts), and sleep disorders (such as insomnia, nightmares and early waking) to help you feel better and flourish in day to day life again.
I have over 20 years experience of working with children, young people & families, mainly within the NHS, but also in the private sector.
I can offer support, further assessment, educational liaison and guidance whilst waiting for an assessment of neurodivergence and also afterwards- whether a diagnosis is received or not.
My approach is eclectic, with a strong leaning towards utilising a systemic lens to make sense of challenges.
I have over 20 years experience of working with children, young people & families, mainly within the NHS, but also in the private sector.
I can offer support, further assessment, educational liaison and guidance whilst waiting for an assessment of neurodivergence and also afterwards- whether a diagnosis is received or not.
My approach is eclectic, with a strong leaning towards utilising a systemic lens to make sense of challenges.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Do you or your child need an ADHD or ASD assessment and support? Are you feeling worried, anxious or stressed? Have you had past experiences that are affecting your life now? Have you lost joy in life and would like to find happiness again? I would like to help you.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, young people and adults with ASD and ADHD, as well as with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Do you or your child need an ADHD or ASD assessment and support? Are you feeling worried, anxious or stressed? Have you had past experiences that are affecting your life now? Have you lost joy in life and would like to find happiness again? I would like to help you.
I work with Adults and in Adolescents through Talking Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Inner Child CBT DBT, Mindfulness Therapy.
My name is Samantha Hurrell, I offer Therapeutic Counselling, Supervision, Well-being MOTs and also specialise in working with the NHS with Trauma. Attachment disorders , Couples and Family Therapy.
I work with Adults and in Adolescents through Talking Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Inner Child CBT DBT, Mindfulness Therapy.
My name is Samantha Hurrell, I offer Therapeutic Counselling, Supervision, Well-being MOTs and also specialise in working with the NHS with Trauma. Attachment disorders , Couples and Family Therapy.
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings.
I help clients explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that shape their relationship with food and their bodies. My work combines building self awareness and self esteem with practical strategies that support change. I also offer practical guidance for parents and carers in the form of my Eating Disorder Family Support Packages.
You may be seeking support for yourself or for a child who's struggling with food, body imagine, or big, confusing feelings.
I help clients explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that shape their relationship with food and their bodies. My work combines building self awareness and self esteem with practical strategies that support change. I also offer practical guidance for parents and carers in the form of my Eating Disorder Family Support Packages.
I’m a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, specializing in children and young people.
I tailor my approach to your child’s unique needs, whether through play therapy with sand trays, miniatures, creative media, games, or talking therapies. Everything is adapted to be developmentally appropriate and meets you where you are, ensuring it’s a comfortable and effective fit for your child.
I’m a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, specializing in children and young people.
I tailor my approach to your child’s unique needs, whether through play therapy with sand trays, miniatures, creative media, games, or talking therapies. Everything is adapted to be developmentally appropriate and meets you where you are, ensuring it’s a comfortable and effective fit for your child.
I work with adults, children and young people on a variety of issues such as depression, trauma, family issues, relationship or work issues and I hold a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and grief.
Grief can be overwhelming and deeply personal. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore your loss in your own time and way, I will walk alongside you as you make sense of your experience.
Alongside of bereavement, I also support clients with a variety of challenges from anxiety to to relationship difficulties.
I work with adults, children and young people on a variety of issues such as depression, trauma, family issues, relationship or work issues and I hold a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and grief.
Grief can be overwhelming and deeply personal. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore your loss in your own time and way, I will walk alongside you as you make sense of your experience.
Alongside of bereavement, I also support clients with a variety of challenges from anxiety to to relationship difficulties.
I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people.
I am a Relate trained Relationship Therapist and psychosexual therapist, I worked for Relate for eleven years as a counsellor and supervisor. Couple counselling helps you to do something different to make a difference to your relationship, communicate well together and helping both of you to feel heard and understood, offering new skills and techniques.
I work with individuals, couples, families, children and young people.
I am a Relate trained Relationship Therapist and psychosexual therapist, I worked for Relate for eleven years as a counsellor and supervisor. Couple counselling helps you to do something different to make a difference to your relationship, communicate well together and helping both of you to feel heard and understood, offering new skills and techniques.
We understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and so can navigating your mental health. You're not alone, and we're here to help.
Everyone’s experience is unique, which is why we offer a range of therapeutic approaches—carefully tailored to meet your needs. You are at the centre of what we do. We know that reaching out for support can feel intimidating.
We start with a consultation with a clinician. This is a supportive conversation where we take the time your concerns, your needs, and your goals. From there, we create a personalised therapy plan that feels right for you.
Whatever you're facing, we're here to listen.
We understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, and so can navigating your mental health. You're not alone, and we're here to help.
Everyone’s experience is unique, which is why we offer a range of therapeutic approaches—carefully tailored to meet your needs. You are at the centre of what we do. We know that reaching out for support can feel intimidating.
We start with a consultation with a clinician. This is a supportive conversation where we take the time your concerns, your needs, and your goals. From there, we create a personalised therapy plan that feels right for you.
Whatever you're facing, we're here to listen.
I work with adults and children in my comfortable room in York, or online across the country, and I tailor my work to each persons individual needs.
The process involves creating an environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to release and process experiences you may have been struggling to share or move past. It may also include psychoeducation, such as understanding your attachment style or gaining insights into anxiety and learning techniques to calm it.
I work with adults and children in my comfortable room in York, or online across the country, and I tailor my work to each persons individual needs.
The process involves creating an environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to release and process experiences you may have been struggling to share or move past. It may also include psychoeducation, such as understanding your attachment style or gaining insights into anxiety and learning techniques to calm it.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist / Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist who offers a warm, friendly welcome and an empathetic, non-judgmental approach. You might be looking to heal and recover from past experiences which have impacted your sense of self, confidence and self-worth. You might be experiencing anxiety and finding it hard to understand why. Or you might need a listening ear and some support in thinking about how to move forward and enjoy life. My core training in Art Psychotherapy means that, if you want to, we have the option of using art making as well as talking to help process and express thoughts and feelings.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist / Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist who offers a warm, friendly welcome and an empathetic, non-judgmental approach. You might be looking to heal and recover from past experiences which have impacted your sense of self, confidence and self-worth. You might be experiencing anxiety and finding it hard to understand why. Or you might need a listening ear and some support in thinking about how to move forward and enjoy life. My core training in Art Psychotherapy means that, if you want to, we have the option of using art making as well as talking to help process and express thoughts and feelings.
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.
We also work with couples and families & children.
I like to work on a very individual level, tailoring my therapy to suit your needs completely. I am trained in a broad range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy. I am trained in different types of trauma work, EMDR, IFS and emotional focussed work.
We also work with couples and families & children.
I like to work on a very individual level, tailoring my therapy to suit your needs completely. I am trained in a broad range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Family Therapy. I am trained in different types of trauma work, EMDR, IFS and emotional focussed work.
I am an experienced Child, Young Person and Parent Psychotherapist, based in Harrogate.
I have undergone many years of in-depth specialist training to understand the complexity of the young brain, developmental stages and attachment. I provide a range of therapeutic approaches, including play, creative and talking. I work with adopted families. I provide therapeutic coaching for ASD/ADHD. I also offer therapeutic sessions for parents.
I am an experienced Child, Young Person and Parent Psychotherapist, based in Harrogate.
I have undergone many years of in-depth specialist training to understand the complexity of the young brain, developmental stages and attachment. I provide a range of therapeutic approaches, including play, creative and talking. I work with adopted families. I provide therapeutic coaching for ASD/ADHD. I also offer therapeutic sessions for parents.
I hold Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (NCFE/BPS-accredited Level 5 Dip, Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 5) CBH for Children and Young People and I'm Certified in CBT-insomnia & Menopause Wellbeing
Hello, I’m Steph, a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (CBH) with 30 years’ experience helping adults and young people. I specialise in anxiety, stress, IBS and insomnia but have expertise in many more concerns. So if you're feeling overwhelmed with life, I can help. My approach offers CBH - a unique combination of CBT with active, evidence-based hypnotherapy along with Mindfulness and ACT. These techniques are recommended by NICE and the NHS to give you real lasting change. You’ll take an active role in learning practical yet simple strategies to ease symptoms, feel calmer and regain confidence and balance in your everyday life.
I hold Diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (NCFE/BPS-accredited Level 5 Dip, Integrative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Level 5) CBH for Children and Young People and I'm Certified in CBT-insomnia & Menopause Wellbeing
Hello, I’m Steph, a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (CBH) with 30 years’ experience helping adults and young people. I specialise in anxiety, stress, IBS and insomnia but have expertise in many more concerns. So if you're feeling overwhelmed with life, I can help. My approach offers CBH - a unique combination of CBT with active, evidence-based hypnotherapy along with Mindfulness and ACT. These techniques are recommended by NICE and the NHS to give you real lasting change. You’ll take an active role in learning practical yet simple strategies to ease symptoms, feel calmer and regain confidence and balance in your everyday life.
You may be visiting this site because you or your child have been newly diagnosed with a health condition.
I am a thoughtful and understanding health psychologist who can dedicate time to you. I will draw on my experience to offer you tailored support, whether that is related to your physical or psychological health. I can help you to begin to make sense of your difficulties, using the best evidence-based practice to help you make meaningful change.
You may be visiting this site because you or your child have been newly diagnosed with a health condition.
I am a thoughtful and understanding health psychologist who can dedicate time to you. I will draw on my experience to offer you tailored support, whether that is related to your physical or psychological health. I can help you to begin to make sense of your difficulties, using the best evidence-based practice to help you make meaningful change.
Do you ever notice a feeling of dread at the day ahead or that you’re constantly worrying and berating yourself? Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested? Do you find yourself playing over conversations, picking apart the things that you said and how people responded, worrying about what they think of you? How would you like to feel happier, more confident and energised? To sleep better, be kinder to yourself and look forward to your days? These are just some of the areas I can help you with.
Do you ever notice a feeling of dread at the day ahead or that you’re constantly worrying and berating yourself? Do you struggle with sleep, or sleep too much but still wake never feeling properly rested? Do you find yourself playing over conversations, picking apart the things that you said and how people responded, worrying about what they think of you? How would you like to feel happier, more confident and energised? To sleep better, be kinder to yourself and look forward to your days? These are just some of the areas I can help you with.
I work with clients across the lifespan, from young children to adults, addressing a variety of psychological challenges.
I specialise in trauma, supporting individuals impacted by traumatic events such accidents, natural disasters, terrorism, sexual assault, and child abuse. With extensive expertise in managing anxiety-related issues like OCD, I am also the Clinical Lead for the NCPS Autism Assessment Service, dedicated to providing assessments and follow-up care for children.
I work with clients across the lifespan, from young children to adults, addressing a variety of psychological challenges.
I specialise in trauma, supporting individuals impacted by traumatic events such accidents, natural disasters, terrorism, sexual assault, and child abuse. With extensive expertise in managing anxiety-related issues like OCD, I am also the Clinical Lead for the NCPS Autism Assessment Service, dedicated to providing assessments and follow-up care for children.
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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.