Child Counselling in Edinburgh
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, for any reason; prematurity, caesarean birth, etc. do not develop properly or stuck these reflexes, resulting in issues in one or more skills of the brain.
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, for any reason; prematurity, caesarean birth, etc. do not develop properly or stuck these reflexes, resulting in issues in one or more skills of the brain.
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with 12 years experience working in NHS CAMHS teams and the charity sector.
I specialise in psychodynamic treatments for mental illness in children and adolescents. My approach is informed by attachment research, psychodynamic theory and developmental neuroscience. I believe that effective psychotherapy can take time, and that children and young people require adequate space to feel comfortable exploring their difficulties.
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with 12 years experience working in NHS CAMHS teams and the charity sector.
I specialise in psychodynamic treatments for mental illness in children and adolescents. My approach is informed by attachment research, psychodynamic theory and developmental neuroscience. I believe that effective psychotherapy can take time, and that children and young people require adequate space to feel comfortable exploring their difficulties.
I work with adult clients who have experienced childhood abuse, with children and young people who need some support, and with anyone who is experiencing high levels of anxiety.
My person-centred approach underpins a sensitivity to trauma and to cultural contexts. I aim to provide a safe space for you to bring any thoughts and feelings about any subject, and to be listened to attentively. Each person is unique and has experienced life differently, and I will endeavour to work together with you to respond to your particular situation.
I work with adult clients who have experienced childhood abuse, with children and young people who need some support, and with anyone who is experiencing high levels of anxiety.
My person-centred approach underpins a sensitivity to trauma and to cultural contexts. I aim to provide a safe space for you to bring any thoughts and feelings about any subject, and to be listened to attentively. Each person is unique and has experienced life differently, and I will endeavour to work together with you to respond to your particular situation.
I’m an experienced, COSCA-registered counsellor focused on children and young people, with a background in education and family support.
Using a range of therapeutic approaches, I aim to build healing relationships with children and young people based on trust, openness and understanding. My online counselling practice is open to anyone from any location.
I’m an experienced, COSCA-registered counsellor focused on children and young people, with a background in education and family support.
Using a range of therapeutic approaches, I aim to build healing relationships with children and young people based on trust, openness and understanding. My online counselling practice is open to anyone from any location.
Children and teenagers significantly benefit from counselling therapies, which studies demonstrate are highly effective both in the short and long term.
Defense mechanisms often develop as a way to protect ourselves from painful or difficult experiences, and these can lead to issues at home, school, and in relationships. Understanding the underlying reasons for our behaviours can facilitate positive changes, benefiting both the individual and the people around them.
Children and teenagers significantly benefit from counselling therapies, which studies demonstrate are highly effective both in the short and long term.
Defense mechanisms often develop as a way to protect ourselves from painful or difficult experiences, and these can lead to issues at home, school, and in relationships. Understanding the underlying reasons for our behaviours can facilitate positive changes, benefiting both the individual and the people around them.
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.
I offer a comprehensive therapeutic approach, informed by my education and experience in working with both children and young people (13+) and with adult clients.
I am keen to work with young people (13+) and adults who are experiencing issues around relationships, trauma, anxiety and depression who are looking for psychological support to alleviate distress.
I have a great deal of experience in these areas and am able to provide comprehensive therapeutic support, focused on tailored beginning-to-end therapy with you as the focus.
I work in an integrative way with clients 13 and above. I have experience working with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem related issues, trauma and abuse as well as sexuality and identity related presentations.
I offer a comprehensive therapeutic approach, informed by my education and experience in working with both children and young people (13+) and with adult clients.
I am keen to work with young people (13+) and adults who are experiencing issues around relationships, trauma, anxiety and depression who are looking for psychological support to alleviate distress.
I have a great deal of experience in these areas and am able to provide comprehensive therapeutic support, focused on tailored beginning-to-end therapy with you as the focus.
I work in an integrative way with clients 13 and above. I have experience working with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem related issues, trauma and abuse as well as sexuality and identity related presentations.
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 a special interest in OCD, & have experience providing therapy to children, teens & adults.
Are you or a loved one struggling with obsessional thoughts or compulsive behaviours? Perhaps you have been experiencing social anxiety or low mood which has led you to avoid certain activities, people, or places. Are you are now wanting to be able to find enjoyment and fulfilment in your life? If you are struggling with your mental health, I can help you to overcome these difficulties with regular online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) sessions. Please feel free to check out my website www.kirstyshawcbt.com
I have a special interest in OCD, & have experience providing therapy to children, teens & adults.
Are you or a loved one struggling with obsessional thoughts or compulsive behaviours? Perhaps you have been experiencing social anxiety or low mood which has led you to avoid certain activities, people, or places. Are you are now wanting to be able to find enjoyment and fulfilment in your life? If you are struggling with your mental health, I can help you to overcome these difficulties with regular online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) sessions. Please feel free to check out my website www.kirstyshawcbt.com
I’m an Integrated Counsellor in Edinburgh, offering person-centred care for children, young people, and adults.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of help to navigate some challenges? Whether you're feeling anxious, depression, struggling with ADHD and ASD symptoms, masking and low self-esteem, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is non-judgmental, it encourages you to make your own choices in life to become complete. I offer creative approaches like sand play and art to help communicate emotions when words are hard to find. Available in both English and Portuguese, I offer counselling face-to-face and online to support your journey towards healing.
I’m an Integrated Counsellor in Edinburgh, offering person-centred care for children, young people, and adults.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and in need of help to navigate some challenges? Whether you're feeling anxious, depression, struggling with ADHD and ASD symptoms, masking and low self-esteem, you don't have to do it alone. Therapy is non-judgmental, it encourages you to make your own choices in life to become complete. I offer creative approaches like sand play and art to help communicate emotions when words are hard to find. Available in both English and Portuguese, I offer counselling face-to-face and online to support your journey towards healing.
Based in Edinburgh, offering face to face and online appointments for adults, children and young people.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
Based in Edinburgh, offering face to face and online appointments for adults, children and young people.
What if. Two words that send your mind down a well-worn path. Words and images that pop into your head at any moment and no matter how hard you try to push it away you find yourself stuck; thinking, feeling and doing the same thing over and over. Maybe it’s reliving the past, maybe it’s worrying about the future, or feeling you need to do something right now or something bad will happen. “What if” is hard to live with. But when your mind is stuck in the “what if’s” your brain is telling you there is something you need to figure out, something you need to rebalance.
Meet Our Child Counsellors
Tom has 20 years experience of helping adults of all ages, children and teenagers.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
Tom has 20 years experience of helping adults of all ages, children and teenagers.
If you are suffering from anxiety - depression/low mood - stress - anger problems - panic attacks - phobias - low self-esteem - self-harming - eating disorders - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, including military) - addiction (all kinds) - obsessions (OCD) - sleep problems - relationship problems, I can help. Difficulties can often be resolved within only a few sessions – sometimes just one – and in this way can provide good value for money.
I also work with families and complex parent & child relationships.
Working online and where possible face to face I seek to establish a safe space where you are able to explore those challenges in your life that keep you from moving forward or from leading the life that you aspire to have. "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor Frankl
I also work with families and complex parent & child relationships.
Working online and where possible face to face I seek to establish a safe space where you are able to explore those challenges in your life that keep you from moving forward or from leading the life that you aspire to have. "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor Frankl
I am experienced in working with children, young people and adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD, survivors of trauma and individuals who are neurodivergent.
I tend to draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic models including cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy and EMDR.
I am also skilled in carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments, including assessments of ADHD and autism.
I am experienced in working with children, young people and adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD, survivors of trauma and individuals who are neurodivergent.
I tend to draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic models including cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy and EMDR.
I am also skilled in carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments, including assessments of ADHD and autism.
I work with children facing a wide range of challenges, including childhood abuse, developmental trauma, neurodiverse conditions, loss and other emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space for children to work with their feelings.
I use an Integrative Holistic model of Play Therapy, offering a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to suit the needs of each child.
I primarily work in a non-directive way, allowing the child to lead their own therapy, while also offering gentle, supportive directive work when appropriate.
I work with children facing a wide range of challenges, including childhood abuse, developmental trauma, neurodiverse conditions, loss and other emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing a safe and supportive space for children to work with their feelings.
I use an Integrative Holistic model of Play Therapy, offering a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to suit the needs of each child.
I primarily work in a non-directive way, allowing the child to lead their own therapy, while also offering gentle, supportive directive work when appropriate.
I began my study in the field of psychology - child psychology; social psychology; biological psychology; and cognitive psychology.
My mode of therapy is psychodynamic, based on Freudian psychoanalysis, where a basic, central, premise was his view of the mind. Freud’s belief intimated that some of what we experience on a day-to-day basis e.g. emotions, beliefs and impulses; takes place in the unconscious and is not available to the conscious mind. Similarly, my belief, is that the unconscious mind governs behaviour to a much greater degree than people suspect and my therapy involves deep exploration of clients’ past to access, and understand, the root cause of their problems. The emphasis of psychodynamic therapy is on the trust between client and therapist.
I began my study in the field of psychology - child psychology; social psychology; biological psychology; and cognitive psychology.
My mode of therapy is psychodynamic, based on Freudian psychoanalysis, where a basic, central, premise was his view of the mind. Freud’s belief intimated that some of what we experience on a day-to-day basis e.g. emotions, beliefs and impulses; takes place in the unconscious and is not available to the conscious mind. Similarly, my belief, is that the unconscious mind governs behaviour to a much greater degree than people suspect and my therapy involves deep exploration of clients’ past to access, and understand, the root cause of their problems. The emphasis of psychodynamic therapy is on the trust between client and therapist.
Folke Wiemann - Music Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH9
I am a music therapist working with children, adolescents and adults.
Maybe you have tried talking therapy and feel stuck talking about the same things without seeing change.
Maybe you regard yourself as a creative person and have noticed the positive influence music can have on your wellbeing, and wanting to explore this further.
Maybe talking about things can feel overwhelming and you need a space to be heard without having to put things into words.
Maybe you already use music to process your feelings and could benefit from guidance and support within that process.
Maybe you are struggling with a specific issue in your life that you would like support with and try an alternative to counselling.
I am a music therapist working with children, adolescents and adults.
Maybe you have tried talking therapy and feel stuck talking about the same things without seeing change.
Maybe you regard yourself as a creative person and have noticed the positive influence music can have on your wellbeing, and wanting to explore this further.
Maybe talking about things can feel overwhelming and you need a space to be heard without having to put things into words.
Maybe you already use music to process your feelings and could benefit from guidance and support within that process.
Maybe you are struggling with a specific issue in your life that you would like support with and try an alternative to counselling.
Laura L Mackintosh
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH10
Waitlist for new clients
As well as having my own practice, I have volunteered for a small counselling charity and currently work for one of the UK's largest mental health charity for children and young people.
Being human can be complicated, there are times we all struggle to make sense of how we’re living. Sometimes nothing seems to bring us any sense of joy, meaning or simply contentment anymore. Talking to a counsellor might seem intimidating or downright terrifying but it’s honestly true that talking can make a huge difference and help make those negative or even desperate times easier to manage. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgemental space in which you can share any problems or troubling thoughts you might have. Together we will work through these in order that you can find resolution and happiness in your life.
As well as having my own practice, I have volunteered for a small counselling charity and currently work for one of the UK's largest mental health charity for children and young people.
Being human can be complicated, there are times we all struggle to make sense of how we’re living. Sometimes nothing seems to bring us any sense of joy, meaning or simply contentment anymore. Talking to a counsellor might seem intimidating or downright terrifying but it’s honestly true that talking can make a huge difference and help make those negative or even desperate times easier to manage. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgemental space in which you can share any problems or troubling thoughts you might have. Together we will work through these in order that you can find resolution and happiness in your life.
I have been doing child, adolescent, adult, family counseling in London for two years and provides face-to-face and online psychological services.
Have you been feeling depressed lately? Do you no longer enjoy what you did previously? If you need psychological support and want a better life for yourself. Please get in touch. Let's find a solution together.
I have been doing child, adolescent, adult, family counseling in London for two years and provides face-to-face and online psychological services.
Have you been feeling depressed lately? Do you no longer enjoy what you did previously? If you need psychological support and want a better life for yourself. Please get in touch. Let's find a solution together.
I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from Spain and a MSc in Child Psychology from Edinburgh.
If you're going through a difficult time, lack the confidence to make changes, or find it hard to set boundaries in relationships, I can help. My goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience.
I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from Spain and a MSc in Child Psychology from Edinburgh.
If you're going through a difficult time, lack the confidence to make changes, or find it hard to set boundaries in relationships, I can help. My goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Edinburgh, SCT provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Edinburgh build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Edinburgh build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.