Child Counselling in Craigavon

Joan Cummings
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Craigavon BT67
I have over 30 years experience with children, young people, families and couples, working with Trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, family conflict and anxiety.
Life can throw many challenges and sometimes we can get a bit stuck and not sure what to do to change the situation. I understand that it can be difficult to ask for help but seeking some help is the first step to improving your situation.. Sometimes it is easier talking to someone out side your family circle or friendship group about an issue that is causing you or your family distress and instead to talk to a professional therapist I offer a free 15 minute consultation if you are unsure if talking therapy can help. Therapy can help build self esteem, reduce anxiety , improve relationships with family and peers .
I have over 30 years experience with children, young people, families and couples, working with Trauma, bereavement, relationship difficulties, family conflict and anxiety.
Life can throw many challenges and sometimes we can get a bit stuck and not sure what to do to change the situation. I understand that it can be difficult to ask for help but seeking some help is the first step to improving your situation.. Sometimes it is easier talking to someone out side your family circle or friendship group about an issue that is causing you or your family distress and instead to talk to a professional therapist I offer a free 15 minute consultation if you are unsure if talking therapy can help. Therapy can help build self esteem, reduce anxiety , improve relationships with family and peers .
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Empowering Change Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My name is Shauna and I work with children, adults and couples.
I offer counselling to children and young people from 8-17 years old. I have over 10 years of experience in working with children and young people with a range of difficulties, including family separation, grief, lack of confidence, low self-worth, anger, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and eating disorders.
My name is Shauna and I work with children, adults and couples.
I offer counselling to children and young people from 8-17 years old. I have over 10 years of experience in working with children and young people with a range of difficulties, including family separation, grief, lack of confidence, low self-worth, anger, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm and eating disorders.
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Integrative Therapy NI
Counsellor, MBACP
Craigavon BT67
I’m an integrative counsellor who believes healing happens when we work with both the mind and body. Using a trauma-informed and neurodevelopmental approach, I support you in understanding your challenges not just mentally, but also how they show up in your body. Together, we’ll gently work to ease fear and help you feel more in control of your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. My goal is to walk alongside you on a compassionate, holistic journey toward greater balance and healing.
I’m an integrative counsellor who believes healing happens when we work with both the mind and body. Using a trauma-informed and neurodevelopmental approach, I support you in understanding your challenges not just mentally, but also how they show up in your body. Together, we’ll gently work to ease fear and help you feel more in control of your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. My goal is to walk alongside you on a compassionate, holistic journey toward greater balance and healing.
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Tahra Drake
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Craigavon BT67
Are you experiencing difficulties with anxiety and low mood, which is impacting on important parts of your life? Are you experiencing intrusive thoughts, memories, and struggling to sleep? I specialise in helping you understand and work through these difficulties, with a focus on recovery and reclaiming your life. My experience is in working through anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Whatever your motivations are to seek therapy, I will endeavour to ensure that you are supported and met with compassion in your time in therapy.
Are you experiencing difficulties with anxiety and low mood, which is impacting on important parts of your life? Are you experiencing intrusive thoughts, memories, and struggling to sleep? I specialise in helping you understand and work through these difficulties, with a focus on recovery and reclaiming your life. My experience is in working through anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Whatever your motivations are to seek therapy, I will endeavour to ensure that you are supported and met with compassion in your time in therapy.
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Catriona Walsh
Counsellor, MBACP
Craigavon BT62
My aim as a counsellor is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship offering a non-judgemental approach, in which I will endeavour to walk with you every step of the way on your journey within a safe, confidential and friendly environment for adults, teenagers and young children to talk freely and you will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
I am a professional qualified counsellor centred in Portadown, Craigavon and Armagh (ABC) area. My goal is to provide clients with a safe environment. I work with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress, social anxiety, trauma, working with anger issues, panic disorder, low self-esteem, low self confidence and suicidal ideation. I also specialise in working with clients with Epilepsy, from my own personal experience of living with epilepsy within the family I can help you find ways to apply coping strategies, develop self awareness and set goals for your future.
My aim as a counsellor is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship offering a non-judgemental approach, in which I will endeavour to walk with you every step of the way on your journey within a safe, confidential and friendly environment for adults, teenagers and young children to talk freely and you will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
I am a professional qualified counsellor centred in Portadown, Craigavon and Armagh (ABC) area. My goal is to provide clients with a safe environment. I work with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress, social anxiety, trauma, working with anger issues, panic disorder, low self-esteem, low self confidence and suicidal ideation. I also specialise in working with clients with Epilepsy, from my own personal experience of living with epilepsy within the family I can help you find ways to apply coping strategies, develop self awareness and set goals for your future.
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Sinead Nixon
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Craigavon BT65
I'm employed with the Belfast Trust as an addiction counsellor , something I am truly passionate about,and associate for SHIP Southern Trust supporting young kids and adults who struggle with self harm .
Using my way of being as a therapist for many years conveying empathic understanding will encourage growth for you to feel supported and listened too. Exploring reasons for which you may have become unhappy or stuck within your life. I believe we all have our own uniqueness something I am truly in acceptance of.
I'm employed with the Belfast Trust as an addiction counsellor , something I am truly passionate about,and associate for SHIP Southern Trust supporting young kids and adults who struggle with self harm .
Using my way of being as a therapist for many years conveying empathic understanding will encourage growth for you to feel supported and listened too. Exploring reasons for which you may have become unhappy or stuck within your life. I believe we all have our own uniqueness something I am truly in acceptance of.
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Theresa McVeigh
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Qualified and experienced to work with individuals, couples and children & young people.
I provide a warm, open, friendly and non-judgemental space to explore issues and concerns in complete confidence. Life can be challenging - it’s really important to look after our emotional and mental wellbeing. Counselling is one way we can do this by learning valuable skills such as self-awareness, communication, coping skills and techniques as well as learning to be a bit kinder and understanding towards ourselves.
Qualified and experienced to work with individuals, couples and children & young people.
I provide a warm, open, friendly and non-judgemental space to explore issues and concerns in complete confidence. Life can be challenging - it’s really important to look after our emotional and mental wellbeing. Counselling is one way we can do this by learning valuable skills such as self-awareness, communication, coping skills and techniques as well as learning to be a bit kinder and understanding towards ourselves.
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Sunrise Play Therapy NI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children aged 3-12 facing emotional challenges which may be impacting on their behaviour and potential.
Play Therapy offers an age-appropriate way for children to explore & process difficult emotions or experiences. Since children may find it hard to talk about worries, I use play & creative arts to help them express themselves. As an integrative holistic practitioner, I combine various theories & modalities to tailor my approach to each child's unique needs.
I work with children aged 3-12 facing emotional challenges which may be impacting on their behaviour and potential.
Play Therapy offers an age-appropriate way for children to explore & process difficult emotions or experiences. Since children may find it hard to talk about worries, I use play & creative arts to help them express themselves. As an integrative holistic practitioner, I combine various theories & modalities to tailor my approach to each child's unique needs.
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Michael O'Neill
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have experience working with clients with various issues, I particularly enjoy working with clients experiencing difficulties with self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, trauma and relationship issues. I have found great satisfaction working with men's issues and sexuality I have lots of experience working with men and women in their late teens to early 40s. Clients are normally nervous coming to counselling and I endeavour to create a non-judmental and relaxed environment for you to explore your issues and find solutions that suit you and your lifestyle best.
I have experience working with clients with various issues, I particularly enjoy working with clients experiencing difficulties with self-esteem, anxiety, addiction, trauma and relationship issues. I have found great satisfaction working with men's issues and sexuality I have lots of experience working with men and women in their late teens to early 40s. Clients are normally nervous coming to counselling and I endeavour to create a non-judmental and relaxed environment for you to explore your issues and find solutions that suit you and your lifestyle best.
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Claire McGleenan
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have a Level 5 in working with Children and Young People.
My name is Claire, I specialize working with young people from the age of 15 years old and adults. I am an integrative counsellor, meaning I tailor my counselling style to the needs of the client. I am highly experienced working with grief, anxiety, depression/low mood, bullying, exam/school pressures, identity and self-esteem to name a few. I provide a safe and confidential space in the peaceful setting of Benburb Priory, where we work together to help understand your healing journey. I believe you already have the tools you need to succeed, together we can shine a light on them to help you better yourself and your circumstances.
I have a Level 5 in working with Children and Young People.
My name is Claire, I specialize working with young people from the age of 15 years old and adults. I am an integrative counsellor, meaning I tailor my counselling style to the needs of the client. I am highly experienced working with grief, anxiety, depression/low mood, bullying, exam/school pressures, identity and self-esteem to name a few. I provide a safe and confidential space in the peaceful setting of Benburb Priory, where we work together to help understand your healing journey. I believe you already have the tools you need to succeed, together we can shine a light on them to help you better yourself and your circumstances.
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Majella Connolly
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
As an Integrative Counsellor I use various approaches & interventions in counselling & offer counselling in my premises and online to children from age 8 years, teenagers, adults & elders.
I offer single session/short/medium/long-term counselling whatever you prefer for many issues including anxiety, bereavement, depression, grief, ill health, loneliness, sadness, self-esteem, mild-moderate pregnancy related issues & trauma.
As an Integrative Counsellor I use various approaches & interventions in counselling & offer counselling in my premises and online to children from age 8 years, teenagers, adults & elders.
I offer single session/short/medium/long-term counselling whatever you prefer for many issues including anxiety, bereavement, depression, grief, ill health, loneliness, sadness, self-esteem, mild-moderate pregnancy related issues & trauma.
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Joanne Life Skills Counselling
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
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I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents.
I have extensive experience working in schools and family settings, both in the UK, USA, Switzerland and Egypt, supporting children and young people from diverse backgrounds. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the developmental social, and emotional challenges that young people face today.
I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents.
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Phil Fairley
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Lisburn BT28
I work in private practice and offer brief solution-focused therapy interventions and long-term integrative psychotherapy. My approach is fully integrative working with clients on a case-by-case basis, because each person brings a unique set of complexities that require an individual and distinctive approach that is tailored to their needs. I am an accredited member of BACP and NCPS. My professional experience has been built up over several years working in a community-based counselling organisation and an Employee Assistance Program, giving me a wide variety of experiences.
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Frances Lindsay
Counsellor, MBACP
I am also a qualified child counsellor, working with children 3/4 and up.
Adult, Children and Young People's counselling.
I am also a qualified child counsellor, working with children 3/4 and up.
Adult, Children and Young People's counselling.
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Counselling, CYP, Individuals, Couples and Family
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Lisburn BT28
Thank you for visiting my page please check out my website- www.firststepcounselling.uk. I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is combined approaches that blends elements of different theories. Tailoring my approach to you, there are many ways in which we can explore your individual experience together. My goal is to help you deal with issues or problems you might be having. working together in a safe and confidential place, we can make positive change in your life. In counselling, I can help you see things in different way, will guide you and facilitate your needs to help you feel better.
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LD Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Belfast BT7
Mental health and wellbeing will ebb and flow throughout our lifespan from childhood to adulthood.
With over 30 years working with children and families in the community & 13 years as an integrative counsellor. In addition, I am qualified in Trauma informed counselling with Children and Young people, MA in Infant Mental Health, accredited 3 step process (Rewind) practitioner for birth trauma and an accredited Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) practitioner.
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Rachael Morrison
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Belfast BT8
Working as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor, I recognise that adults, children and adolescents all need a space to explore and express their experiences, and for some this tends to be more difficult as they struggle to understand what they're feeling, never mind find the words to describe them to someone.
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Apex Counselling Antrim
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Antrim BT41
I have been counselling children and adults since 2006, tailoring sessions to individual's requirements.
My tailored counselling sessions can help individuals manage and overcome challenges. Such as: Bereavement, Depression, Phobia's, Social Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Trauma,Separation Anxiety including attachment difficulties. I understand and celebrate neuro-diversity, offering specialized support to individuals with diverse neurological conditions.
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Sinead Corey Play Therapy
Counsellor, MA, PTUK Accred
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Suzanne Sloan
Counsellor, MBACP
Lisburn BT28
With over twenty years’ experience working with children and young people and those who are neurodiverse I implement a trauma informed practice.
I offer a safe and relaxed space in which you can explore your inner world with no judgement. Meeting you where you are, I provide an individualised level of care through a blended approach where you can talk freely, be deeply heard and feel understood. Engaging in counselling can be a powerful way to explore issues with the aim of bringing a sense of relief, peace and clarity. Through listening my aim is to collaboratively explore and gain a better understanding of your unique world, in doing so we ensure that we create solutions that fit with your life.
With over twenty years’ experience working with children and young people and those who are neurodiverse I implement a trauma informed practice.
I offer a safe and relaxed space in which you can explore your inner world with no judgement. Meeting you where you are, I provide an individualised level of care through a blended approach where you can talk freely, be deeply heard and feel understood. Engaging in counselling can be a powerful way to explore issues with the aim of bringing a sense of relief, peace and clarity. Through listening my aim is to collaboratively explore and gain a better understanding of your unique world, in doing so we ensure that we create solutions that fit with your life.
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Child Counsellors

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 long are sessions with child therapists?

Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.

How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?

The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.

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.