Child Counselling in Hillsborough
About Me
I’m a fully accredited integrative therapist with BACP, experienced in working with adults, young people, and children aged 8+.
Common issues I deal with:-
Anxiety (including separation anxiety, anxiety based school avoidance). Relationship & family issues, school and university stress, work stress, burnout.
Trauma: childhood sexual abuse and PTSD, loss and bereavement, low mood and depression, low self esteem and feelings of shame. Specialism working with age 8+ to teenagers.
About Me
I’m a fully accredited integrative therapist with BACP, experienced in working with adults, young people, and children aged 8+.
Common issues I deal with:-
Anxiety (including separation anxiety, anxiety based school avoidance). Relationship & family issues, school and university stress, work stress, burnout.
Trauma: childhood sexual abuse and PTSD, loss and bereavement, low mood and depression, low self esteem and feelings of shame. Specialism working with age 8+ to teenagers.
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 .
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.
More Therapists Nearby
I have substantial experience working with both children and adults.
I work with a wide range of issues including abuse, addiction, adolescence, anxiety, self confidence, bereavement, bullying, depression, divorce, ptsd, self harm, sexual identity to name just a few. I also work with children from age 4 upwards and work creatively with this age group.
I have substantial experience working with both children and adults.
I work with a wide range of issues including abuse, addiction, adolescence, anxiety, self confidence, bereavement, bullying, depression, divorce, ptsd, self harm, sexual identity to name just a few. I also work with children from age 4 upwards and work creatively with this age group.
First Step Counselling, CYP, Individuals, Couples
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.
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.
I am experienced in working with a range of clients and issues, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting, bereavement and grief including working with children & young people.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to find your way? You don’t have to face it alone.
Counselling offers a safe, supportive space to help you gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to navigate life’s challenges.
At Kim McFarland Counselling, you set the pace. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring each session supports you in the way that feels right for you. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, or simply feeling lost—I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we work together with respect and compassion.
I am experienced in working with a range of clients and issues, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting, bereavement and grief including working with children & young people.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to find your way? You don’t have to face it alone.
Counselling offers a safe, supportive space to help you gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to navigate life’s challenges.
At Kim McFarland Counselling, you set the pace. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring each session supports you in the way that feels right for you. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship struggles, grief, parenting challenges, or simply feeling lost—I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we work together with respect and compassion.
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.
I work with children, young people and adults.
Art therapy can be a helpful way of expressing what can’t always be verbalised and you don’t need to be good at art. I will support you to make sense of what your art making means to you. Art Therapy can offer an alternative way to communicate your feelings and you may also find using the art materials relaxing and it can increase self-awareness.
I work with children, young people and adults.
Art therapy can be a helpful way of expressing what can’t always be verbalised and you don’t need to be good at art. I will support you to make sense of what your art making means to you. Art Therapy can offer an alternative way to communicate your feelings and you may also find using the art materials relaxing and it can increase self-awareness.
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.
Children & Young People.
Hello and welcome to my profile. At Flourish Well-Being NI your individual needs come first and are as unique as you are. Your confidentialty is paramount to me. Counselling can help you to manage your feelings and improve your well-being. Working in a way that best suits you as an individual ensures the best possible outcome. In my practice I use a number therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic, CBT, Person Centred, Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic, EFT (tapping) and Creative therapies. Ensuring there is always a safe, warm, compassionate and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and work towards healing and growth.
Children & Young People.
Hello and welcome to my profile. At Flourish Well-Being NI your individual needs come first and are as unique as you are. Your confidentialty is paramount to me. Counselling can help you to manage your feelings and improve your well-being. Working in a way that best suits you as an individual ensures the best possible outcome. In my practice I use a number therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic, CBT, Person Centred, Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic, EFT (tapping) and Creative therapies. Ensuring there is always a safe, warm, compassionate and supportive space for you to explore your feelings and work towards healing and growth.
As an Integrative Counsellor I use three main approaches namely, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT for all age groups including children, teenagers and adults.
Hello, my name is Nicola. I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer counselling in a private, comfortable, relaxed space in a peaceful countryside setting where I extend genuine, non-judgemental, confidential counselling, working with you on a one to one basis. Through listening and supporting you, we will work together to explore and understand your difficult circumstances, worries and concerns to move towards a fresh perspective.
As an Integrative Counsellor I use three main approaches namely, Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT for all age groups including children, teenagers and adults.
Hello, my name is Nicola. I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer counselling in a private, comfortable, relaxed space in a peaceful countryside setting where I extend genuine, non-judgemental, confidential counselling, working with you on a one to one basis. Through listening and supporting you, we will work together to explore and understand your difficult circumstances, worries and concerns to move towards a fresh perspective.
Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children.
I am an integrative therapist which means I use a number of approaches to develop an individual treatment plan. I specialise in family focussed therapeutic mediation practices and have extensive experience in working with the destructive nature of parental hostility.
Are you fearful for the mental and emotional well being of all the family members especially children.
I am an integrative therapist which means I use a number of approaches to develop an individual treatment plan. I specialise in family focussed therapeutic mediation practices and have extensive experience in working with the destructive nature of parental hostility.
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.
My approach to counselling is integrative. This means the type of counselling/psychotherapy is completely dependant on clients needs and preference. From talking therapy including CBT, to therapeutic art and play for children, each client is an individual and therefore their counselling should be individually tailored for them.
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.
My approach to counselling is integrative. This means the type of counselling/psychotherapy is completely dependant on clients needs and preference. From talking therapy including CBT, to therapeutic art and play for children, each client is an individual and therefore their counselling should be individually tailored for them.
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.
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 offer emotional support to people from age 11 up through the generations who are struggling with the aftermath of trauma, loss, relationship and a range of mental health issues. I offer person centred counselling and am qualified to integrate CBT skills when desirable and appropriate. The goal for clients is generally to gain insight and support when changing unhelpful thinking and ultimately Behavioural patterns. I offer a safe and non judgemental space for my clients to talk in confidence.
I offer emotional support to people from age 11 up through the generations who are struggling with the aftermath of trauma, loss, relationship and a range of mental health issues. I offer person centred counselling and am qualified to integrate CBT skills when desirable and appropriate. The goal for clients is generally to gain insight and support when changing unhelpful thinking and ultimately Behavioural patterns. I offer a safe and non judgemental space for my clients to talk in confidence.
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.
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.
I became interested in the benefits of counselling as a result of my work with children and my own personal struggles.
I hold a Degree in Early Childhood Education. This gives me a sound knowledge of development psychology. I have an interest in working creatively with children and have gained vast experience in an array of settings. I also counsel adults who become developmentally stuck as a result of childhood trauma and work towards their understanding and recovery.
I became interested in the benefits of counselling as a result of my work with children and my own personal struggles.
I hold a Degree in Early Childhood Education. This gives me a sound knowledge of development psychology. I have an interest in working creatively with children and have gained vast experience in an array of settings. I also counsel adults who become developmentally stuck as a result of childhood trauma and work towards their understanding and recovery.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and have worked in the area of health and social care for over 20 years, with the majority of that experience working with children, young people and adults that have experienced some form of trauma.
As an Integrative Therapist I will work with you at whatever level you require, whether that is to work with you on aspects of your past and how that influences the present. Or perhaps you just want to work on specific issues that are impacting you in the here and now.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and have worked in the area of health and social care for over 20 years, with the majority of that experience working with children, young people and adults that have experienced some form of trauma.
As an Integrative Therapist I will work with you at whatever level you require, whether that is to work with you on aspects of your past and how that influences the present. Or perhaps you just want to work on specific issues that are impacting you in the here and now.
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.
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.
I specialise in providing therapeutic support for children and adolescents dealing with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I realise how overwhelming it can be trying to find a suitable counsellor but you are taking that first step in your journey, hopefully you will find someone who can meet your needs and I am happy to have a chat to see if I can be that right fit for you. Life can be hard, perhaps you find yourself in difficult circumstances. Having a safe warm supportive space, being listened to and being heard may help support you during this difficult time. I offer both adult counselling & childrens counselling (age 5 plus).
I specialise in providing therapeutic support for children and adolescents dealing with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I realise how overwhelming it can be trying to find a suitable counsellor but you are taking that first step in your journey, hopefully you will find someone who can meet your needs and I am happy to have a chat to see if I can be that right fit for you. Life can be hard, perhaps you find yourself in difficult circumstances. Having a safe warm supportive space, being listened to and being heard may help support you during this difficult time. I offer both adult counselling & childrens counselling (age 5 plus).
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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.