Child Counselling in Edinburgh
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.
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.
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 am an experienced, well-qualified counsellor with a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy with an additional qualification for young people. I work in a warm and gentle way, offering a safe place for you to talk about the things that are troubling you. I see people struggling with a broad range of problems, e.g. anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them. I can help you through loss and grieving, cope with issues relating to abortion, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and so on. I work with people with eating disorders and body image issues. I am trained to work with people who are suicidal. ©
I am an experienced, well-qualified counsellor with a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy with an additional qualification for young people. I work in a warm and gentle way, offering a safe place for you to talk about the things that are troubling you. I see people struggling with a broad range of problems, e.g. anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them. I can help you through loss and grieving, cope with issues relating to abortion, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and so on. I work with people with eating disorders and body image issues. I am trained to work with people who are suicidal. ©
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.
I am a warm, compassionate psychological therapist who works with people of all ages to help them manage mental health difficulties. I provide personalised, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, PTSD, OCD, emotion dysregulation and phobias. I will support you to improve your understanding of yourself, others and your relationships, process difficult experiences you may have had and try out new ways of coping to allow you to make choices about how to live your life meaningfully.
I am a warm, compassionate psychological therapist who works with people of all ages to help them manage mental health difficulties. I provide personalised, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. I support people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, PTSD, OCD, emotion dysregulation and phobias. I will support you to improve your understanding of yourself, others and your relationships, process difficult experiences you may have had and try out new ways of coping to allow you to make choices about how to live your life meaningfully.
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.
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.
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.
With 10 years of experience of helping children and young people, I'm BABCP accredited and hold a registration with the NMC.
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.
With 10 years of experience of helping children and young people, I'm BABCP accredited and hold a registration with the NMC.
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.
Hi, my name is Jo (She/They) and I am a qualified and HCPC accredited Art Psychotherapist. I am originally from Suffolk, England however I am now based in Edinburgh, Scotland and facilitate art psychotherapy online. By providing the online space I believe it removes barriers to accessibility such as people who may find it hard to get to a therapy space or accessing a therapist that best suits you.
My approach is warm, curious, playful and gently challenging. Sessions are completely led by you, and so each session is bespoke and customised to your personal needs and experiences.
Hi, my name is Jo (She/They) and I am a qualified and HCPC accredited Art Psychotherapist. I am originally from Suffolk, England however I am now based in Edinburgh, Scotland and facilitate art psychotherapy online. By providing the online space I believe it removes barriers to accessibility such as people who may find it hard to get to a therapy space or accessing a therapist that best suits you.
My approach is warm, curious, playful and gently challenging. Sessions are completely led by you, and so each session is bespoke and customised to your personal needs and experiences.
You might feel stuck, unhappy or in distress. You might have experienced something difficult, or you are not even sure what is wrong. Maybe you feel your problem is too small to bring it to therapy. I offer a safe space where together we can work to make sense of your experience.
I'm an integrative practitioner, which allows me to tailor the process depending on individual needs. I draw on a range of approaches such as transactional analysis, psychodynamic and person-centred models to provide the support you require in exploring issues and difficulties you are struggling with.
You might feel stuck, unhappy or in distress. You might have experienced something difficult, or you are not even sure what is wrong. Maybe you feel your problem is too small to bring it to therapy. I offer a safe space where together we can work to make sense of your experience.
I'm an integrative practitioner, which allows me to tailor the process depending on individual needs. I draw on a range of approaches such as transactional analysis, psychodynamic and person-centred models to provide the support you require in exploring issues and difficulties you are struggling with.
It is a courageous step to reach out to a therapist and, in recognition of this, I have wholeheartedly devoted over 30 years of my life to helping people create real and lasting change. I have completed a vast amount of psychological training and am guided by extensive experience in really hearing the parts of my clients’ experience which are keeping them ‘stuck’ or are barriers to happiness. I help people to understand crucial scientific findings about how the brain affects our happiness and I use the most effective techniques to help clients become liberated from unhelpful repetitive behaviours or thought patterns.
It is a courageous step to reach out to a therapist and, in recognition of this, I have wholeheartedly devoted over 30 years of my life to helping people create real and lasting change. I have completed a vast amount of psychological training and am guided by extensive experience in really hearing the parts of my clients’ experience which are keeping them ‘stuck’ or are barriers to happiness. I help people to understand crucial scientific findings about how the brain affects our happiness and I use the most effective techniques to help clients become liberated from unhelpful repetitive behaviours or thought patterns.
I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology (Swiss Montreux Business School) and have over 10 years of experience supporting children with autism and their families.
My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, explore the roots of your challenges, and find personalized strategies for emotional balance and personal growth. Whether you are a parent navigating autism or an adult seeking clarity, I offer empathetic support tailored to your journey.
I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology (Swiss Montreux Business School) and have over 10 years of experience supporting children with autism and their families.
My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, explore the roots of your challenges, and find personalized strategies for emotional balance and personal growth. Whether you are a parent navigating autism or an adult seeking clarity, I offer empathetic support tailored to your journey.
Hi I’m Dr Dawn Harris and I lead a small team of 2. Between us we have over 50 years experience. We are known for helping people with anxiety disorders, extreme stress and burnout, trauma related symptoms and people wanting to quit internet pornography. People come to us when traditional methods of therapy have failed, as our unique method and techniques ensures an effective and long-lasting result. The majority of our clients report feeling noticeably better within the first session, paving the way for a quicker, more comfortable path to healing and personal growth.
Hi I’m Dr Dawn Harris and I lead a small team of 2. Between us we have over 50 years experience. We are known for helping people with anxiety disorders, extreme stress and burnout, trauma related symptoms and people wanting to quit internet pornography. People come to us when traditional methods of therapy have failed, as our unique method and techniques ensures an effective and long-lasting result. The majority of our clients report feeling noticeably better within the first session, paving the way for a quicker, more comfortable path to healing and personal growth.
You may know exactly what you want from counselling or it may just be a feeling that something isn't right. It might be issues arising from the past or events that are affecting you right now - whatever it is, I believe talking about it can make a real difference. Counselling can feel quite daunting at times and I will be there to listen with warmth and empathy; to be alongside you when there are tough times and to laugh with you when life feels a little lighter. Working together, we can explore what's bothering you and perhaps look at other ways of coping with life so you can move forward with confidence and optimism.
You may know exactly what you want from counselling or it may just be a feeling that something isn't right. It might be issues arising from the past or events that are affecting you right now - whatever it is, I believe talking about it can make a real difference. Counselling can feel quite daunting at times and I will be there to listen with warmth and empathy; to be alongside you when there are tough times and to laugh with you when life feels a little lighter. Working together, we can explore what's bothering you and perhaps look at other ways of coping with life so you can move forward with confidence and optimism.
I work with both adults and children, supporting people through times of uncertainty and change — including experiences of grief, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions around meaning, purpose, and life and death.
If you're feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I’m here to work alongside you, creating a space where we can reflect on your experiences and enhance your self-awareness to effect meaningful change.
I work with both adults and children, supporting people through times of uncertainty and change — including experiences of grief, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions around meaning, purpose, and life and death.
If you're feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, I’m here to work alongside you, creating a space where we can reflect on your experiences and enhance your self-awareness to effect meaningful change.
Dr Rhiannon King Couples & Relationship Therapy
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
Your relationship matters! Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues? Are you wanting to improve or enhance your relationship? Perhaps you’re both at a crossroads where your future as a couple seems uncertain? Maybe you’re considering separating or divorce? Are you feeling hurt, disconnected, stuck, anxious, frustrated, angry, lonely, misunderstood, overwhelmed, sad or scared? Are you struggling to communicate, connect, manage conflicts or difficult emotions, heal from loss of trust or an infidelity, establish or maintain healthy boundaries, manage family issues or adapt to change, life events or transitions?
Your relationship matters! Are you struggling with relationship, marital or family issues? Are you wanting to improve or enhance your relationship? Perhaps you’re both at a crossroads where your future as a couple seems uncertain? Maybe you’re considering separating or divorce? Are you feeling hurt, disconnected, stuck, anxious, frustrated, angry, lonely, misunderstood, overwhelmed, sad or scared? Are you struggling to communicate, connect, manage conflicts or difficult emotions, heal from loss of trust or an infidelity, establish or maintain healthy boundaries, manage family issues or adapt to change, life events or transitions?
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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.