Counselling for Children in Bonnyrigg
I have been practising as a Psychologist with adults and children since 2013.
Do you feel a bit lost, frustrated, down or hopeless and unsure of how to make changes? Perhaps you feel like you are repeating the same life patterns. You may feel like you have tried everything and are on your last attempt. Well done for taking this step as I understand how daunting it can be, having done so myself. Lots of people are unsure of what to expect, fear being judged, or have difficulty opening up. I believe we could all benefit from therapy at times. How often do you have someone listen entirely to you in life? Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and its important we connect first in a free 15 minute call.
I have been practising as a Psychologist with adults and children since 2013.
Do you feel a bit lost, frustrated, down or hopeless and unsure of how to make changes? Perhaps you feel like you are repeating the same life patterns. You may feel like you have tried everything and are on your last attempt. Well done for taking this step as I understand how daunting it can be, having done so myself. Lots of people are unsure of what to expect, fear being judged, or have difficulty opening up. I believe we could all benefit from therapy at times. How often do you have someone listen entirely to you in life? Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and its important we connect first in a free 15 minute call.
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Are you anxious and finding life overwhelming, suddenly the simplest decisions are impossible - this may be situational, relational or historical; large or small I offer a space to speak freely secure in the knowledge our sessions are confidential. My theory is person centred although I offer Integrative therapy which is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of the individual client.
Are you anxious and finding life overwhelming, suddenly the simplest decisions are impossible - this may be situational, relational or historical; large or small I offer a space to speak freely secure in the knowledge our sessions are confidential. My theory is person centred although I offer Integrative therapy which is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of the individual client.
Ready to finally understand your brain and thrive with ADHD?
I provide Women-led ADHD Assessment and Therapy: I support women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back by self-doubt to build confidence and create lives that work for their ADHD brain. As a therapist with ADHD and a late diagnosis, I understand the challenges first-hand. My approach combines occupational therapy and CBT-informed strategies to bring clarity, practical tools, and lasting change. I also offer ADHD assessments for insight and validation.
Ready to finally understand your brain and thrive with ADHD?
I provide Women-led ADHD Assessment and Therapy: I support women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or held back by self-doubt to build confidence and create lives that work for their ADHD brain. As a therapist with ADHD and a late diagnosis, I understand the challenges first-hand. My approach combines occupational therapy and CBT-informed strategies to bring clarity, practical tools, and lasting change. I also offer ADHD assessments for insight and validation.
I'm Simon, a psychologist with 45 years of practice and passion. I believe in the power of compassion, curiosity, and connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood - just as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you. I’m the originator of Life Theme Analysis and CEO of Optimised Life—an international psychological consultancy originally based in London. While our roots began in one city, we now work online and proudly support clients worldwide.
I'm Simon, a psychologist with 45 years of practice and passion. I believe in the power of compassion, curiosity, and connection. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood - just as you are. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you. I’m the originator of Life Theme Analysis and CEO of Optimised Life—an international psychological consultancy originally based in London. While our roots began in one city, we now work online and proudly support clients worldwide.
I am a Pluralistic counsellor with 25 years of experience working with adults, children & young people in a variety of settings.
I believe people of all ages can be helped in different ways, at different times in their lives and by different methods. We will collaborate and explore your life experience, history and difficulties alongside your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to help you overcome your issues and facilitate change in the areas of life you feel you are struggling with.
I am a Pluralistic counsellor with 25 years of experience working with adults, children & young people in a variety of settings.
I believe people of all ages can be helped in different ways, at different times in their lives and by different methods. We will collaborate and explore your life experience, history and difficulties alongside your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to help you overcome your issues and facilitate change in the areas of life you feel you are struggling with.
Qualified for over 9 years, I have worked with adults, young adults, teens and children in a variety of settings.
I will respond to all enquiries (if necessary, please do leave a message & I WILL get back to you!). I work with the individual, adapting to their needs. Children, Teens, Young adults (previously worked for C33, Cambridge), Adults (of any age) - All Welcome!
Qualified for over 9 years, I have worked with adults, young adults, teens and children in a variety of settings.
I will respond to all enquiries (if necessary, please do leave a message & I WILL get back to you!). I work with the individual, adapting to their needs. Children, Teens, Young adults (previously worked for C33, Cambridge), Adults (of any age) - All Welcome!
She works with children, adolescents, and families, providing a safe and empowering space for individuals to grow.
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)
She works with children, adolescents, and families, providing a safe and empowering space for individuals to grow.
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)
Having worked across sectors with children and families such as Early Years, Education, Health, Social Work and the Third Sector for over 24 years, I offer highly specialized trauma-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy treatment to children (pre-school to 12 years) and adolescents (12 to 19 years) and young adults (19 to 25 years) with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Consultations to staff teams on stuck cases, carers, residential and secure units, professional networks around Looked After and Accommodated children and young people. Direct work with work with children, young people and their families. Conduct highly specialized assessments such as State of mind/Emotional state/Internal world assessments.
Having worked across sectors with children and families such as Early Years, Education, Health, Social Work and the Third Sector for over 24 years, I offer highly specialized trauma-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy treatment to children (pre-school to 12 years) and adolescents (12 to 19 years) and young adults (19 to 25 years) with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Consultations to staff teams on stuck cases, carers, residential and secure units, professional networks around Looked After and Accommodated children and young people. Direct work with work with children, young people and their families. Conduct highly specialized assessments such as State of mind/Emotional state/Internal world assessments.
Has your child anxiety?
I offer a non-invasive, drug-free therapy based on primitive reflex integration. What is this? Primitive reflexes are genetic patterns that allow brain skills to function effectively. Some children, due to several reasons do not develop properly or don't integrate these reflexes.
Has your child anxiety?
I offer a non-invasive, drug-free therapy based on primitive reflex integration. What is this? Primitive reflexes are genetic patterns that allow brain skills to function effectively. Some children, due to several reasons do not develop properly or don't integrate these reflexes.
I also support attachment difficulties in both children and adults and when working with children and their families or carers use Theraplay and DDP skills.
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
I also support attachment difficulties in both children and adults and when working with children and their families or carers use Theraplay and DDP skills.
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
I also have extensive knowledge and working experience of child development, special educational needs, adult mental health,gender and diveristy and perinatal care .
I have experience of working with children in realtion to family issues, school related issues, Trauma and dissociation, ASD and ADHD challenges. I have developed and use a catalogue of self regulation skills for young people to help manage their anxiety.
I also have extensive knowledge and working experience of child development, special educational needs, adult mental health,gender and diveristy and perinatal care .
I have experience of working with children in realtion to family issues, school related issues, Trauma and dissociation, ASD and ADHD challenges. I have developed and use a catalogue of self regulation skills for young people to help manage their anxiety.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within children and adults mental health settings.
Hello and thank you for looking into my profile. It can be challenging finding the right therapist amidst a sea of warm faces and shiny profiles full of experience. However, I firmly believe that like any relationship, the therapeutic one needs to feel like a 'good fit' too. This outlook forms the ethos of my therapy practice as a counselling psychologist where I work in collaboration with a client to bring change through the healing properties of a relationship. At present, I am supporting clients to understand patterns of behaviours from early life that might be impacting adversely on contentment and relationships.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within children and adults mental health settings.
Hello and thank you for looking into my profile. It can be challenging finding the right therapist amidst a sea of warm faces and shiny profiles full of experience. However, I firmly believe that like any relationship, the therapeutic one needs to feel like a 'good fit' too. This outlook forms the ethos of my therapy practice as a counselling psychologist where I work in collaboration with a client to bring change through the healing properties of a relationship. At present, I am supporting clients to understand patterns of behaviours from early life that might be impacting adversely on contentment and relationships.
I have experience of working with children, young people and adults and offer a creative approach that can help you to uncover insights in yourself, helping you to build an integrated sense of self.
Dramatherapy uses creative approaches to psychotherapy, which means that you don't need to rely on words or speaking to explain or explore how you feel. Sometimes speaking about how you feel can be overwhelming, and dramatherapy can offer a helpful way to explore yourself in a different, creative way. We might use movement, story, characters and objects.
I have experience of working with children, young people and adults and offer a creative approach that can help you to uncover insights in yourself, helping you to build an integrated sense of self.
Dramatherapy uses creative approaches to psychotherapy, which means that you don't need to rely on words or speaking to explain or explore how you feel. Sometimes speaking about how you feel can be overwhelming, and dramatherapy can offer a helpful way to explore yourself in a different, creative way. We might use movement, story, characters and objects.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Struggling to sleep? Feeling anxious and down? Stuck & struggling to see a way forward? Feeling adverse body symptoms or chronic pain?
I am an FHT accredited Somatic Trauma Therapist and a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist registered with the CNHC and accredited by the Craniosacral Therapy Association.
I offer in person (and online) Somatic Trauma Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy in person in Dunfermline and Glasgow.
I offer a safe, supportive, confidential and non- judgmental space for you to be you, no matter what is going on for you. Reach out to understand, process & support your healing journey.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Struggling to sleep? Feeling anxious and down? Stuck & struggling to see a way forward? Feeling adverse body symptoms or chronic pain?
I am an FHT accredited Somatic Trauma Therapist and a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist registered with the CNHC and accredited by the Craniosacral Therapy Association.
I offer in person (and online) Somatic Trauma Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy in person in Dunfermline and Glasgow.
I offer a safe, supportive, confidential and non- judgmental space for you to be you, no matter what is going on for you. Reach out to understand, process & support your healing journey.
I’m a UKCP-accredited Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with 30 years of experience supporting families, children, and adolescents across therapeutic, clinical, and leadership roles.
My role is to create a compassionate, structured space where we can explore what’s happening and rebuild connection through deeper understanding and lasting change. Whether you're facing a child or teen’s challenging behaviour, or a family system that feels frayed and tense, the path forward starts with clarity—not blame.
I’m a UKCP-accredited Family & Systemic Psychotherapist with 30 years of experience supporting families, children, and adolescents across therapeutic, clinical, and leadership roles.
My role is to create a compassionate, structured space where we can explore what’s happening and rebuild connection through deeper understanding and lasting change. Whether you're facing a child or teen’s challenging behaviour, or a family system that feels frayed and tense, the path forward starts with clarity—not blame.
I offer both short and long term therapy for adults, young people, and children in central Edinburgh.
I offer a warm and safe space where I can support you fully to explore your difficulties. Prior to working as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years with adults and children experiencing a wide range of difficulties in various settings. At our first session, we can talk about what has brought you to seek counselling, and what you would like support with.
I offer both short and long term therapy for adults, young people, and children in central Edinburgh.
I offer a warm and safe space where I can support you fully to explore your difficulties. Prior to working as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years with adults and children experiencing a wide range of difficulties in various settings. At our first session, we can talk about what has brought you to seek counselling, and what you would like support with.
I work within schools & private practice with children and young people for varying presenting issues.
Incorporating different styles off counselling allows me to tailor support for my clients needs. I provide a warm discreet friendly environment where a person can feel relaxed supported, understood & my belief has always been to support a person to understand to overcome their challenges in life. I have found this to be the case in past interactions.
I work within schools & private practice with children and young people for varying presenting issues.
Incorporating different styles off counselling allows me to tailor support for my clients needs. I provide a warm discreet friendly environment where a person can feel relaxed supported, understood & my belief has always been to support a person to understand to overcome their challenges in life. I have found this to be the case in past interactions.
Does your child or loved one challenge you?
I specialise in helping parents and neurodivergent people understand the function of challenging behaviour. I use tried and tested strategies, adapted especially for people who are "different" to help neurodivergent people reduce behaviours that challenge. My approach is gentle and nurturing and prioritises the attachment bond.
Does your child or loved one challenge you?
I specialise in helping parents and neurodivergent people understand the function of challenging behaviour. I use tried and tested strategies, adapted especially for people who are "different" to help neurodivergent people reduce behaviours that challenge. My approach is gentle and nurturing and prioritises the attachment bond.
Are you struggling to know how to support your child?
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, having worked across a range of child and adult mental health services. I work with children, adolescents and their families, offering evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions, which are tailored to fit your family's needs and goals. I also offer clinical supervision, consultation and training.
Are you struggling to know how to support your child?
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, having worked across a range of child and adult mental health services. I work with children, adolescents and their families, offering evidence-based psychological assessment and interventions, which are tailored to fit your family's needs and goals. I also offer clinical supervision, consultation and training.
FND & Burnout are real medical conditions. The nervous system becomes exhausted or shocked causing symptoms from extreme anxiety & inability to think, unexplained pain, through to tremors, seizures, fatigue and paralysis. Neither condition can be thought away and are very real.
I apply Talk Therapy, Somatic Conditioning, EMDR, Neuro-effective processes, NLP, Parts Work, CBT & Nutrition. I have seen complete return to health and work in many clients .
50 mins - £45.
90 mins - £65.
20% discount over 70yrs
Trained in suicide support, digestive disorders and pain relief.
There is no longer any reason to suffer!
FND & Burnout are real medical conditions. The nervous system becomes exhausted or shocked causing symptoms from extreme anxiety & inability to think, unexplained pain, through to tremors, seizures, fatigue and paralysis. Neither condition can be thought away and are very real.
I apply Talk Therapy, Somatic Conditioning, EMDR, Neuro-effective processes, NLP, Parts Work, CBT & Nutrition. I have seen complete return to health and work in many clients .
50 mins - £45.
90 mins - £65.
20% discount over 70yrs
Trained in suicide support, digestive disorders and pain relief.
There is no longer any reason to suffer!
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See More Children Counsellors FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.