Counselling for Children in Swansea

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Laura Haughton Hill
Verified Verified
Swansea SA1
I am able to work with individuals, families and children from 5 to 17.
Have you experienced a difficult or traumatic past and currently living life in 'survival mode'? Would you like to learn how to move beyond survival into triumph? From Survivor to Thriver? If your answer is yes, then I can help. You see I was you once-I have come through cancer, domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, divorce, bankruptcy, trauma and loss. Have you tried conventional counselling methods and found no progress has been made? If so, then here is the time to try something unique and new!
I am able to work with individuals, families and children from 5 to 17.
Have you experienced a difficult or traumatic past and currently living life in 'survival mode'? Would you like to learn how to move beyond survival into triumph? From Survivor to Thriver? If your answer is yes, then I can help. You see I was you once-I have come through cancer, domestic abuse, depression, anxiety, divorce, bankruptcy, trauma and loss. Have you tried conventional counselling methods and found no progress has been made? If so, then here is the time to try something unique and new!
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Growing Wings
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Swansea SA4
Whether you're an adult seeking a warm and supportive environment for self-discovery, a parent looking for help for your child, or a young person seeking emotional balance and resilience, I'm here to assist you.
My trauma training has provided me with the status of Certified Trauma Professional enabling me to offer specialist trauma therapy to those who may be suffering from PTSD and Complex PTSD. I am trained in a range of evidence based trauma therapies. Additionally, I specialise in working with ADHD.
Whether you're an adult seeking a warm and supportive environment for self-discovery, a parent looking for help for your child, or a young person seeking emotional balance and resilience, I'm here to assist you.
My trauma training has provided me with the status of Certified Trauma Professional enabling me to offer specialist trauma therapy to those who may be suffering from PTSD and Complex PTSD. I am trained in a range of evidence based trauma therapies. Additionally, I specialise in working with ADHD.
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Katie Ruddy
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Swansea SA1
I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists.
Therapy is an opportunity to get to know yourself, understand your responses and reactions, explore family dynamics, process trauma, and bring more calm, confidence, joy and play into your life.
I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists.
Therapy is an opportunity to get to know yourself, understand your responses and reactions, explore family dynamics, process trauma, and bring more calm, confidence, joy and play into your life.
01792 949783 View 01792 949783
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Julie Jeffs
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Online Only
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Systemic and Family Therapy, EMDR (adults and children), Mindfulness based Psychotherapy and Mindfulness based CBT.
I’m friendly and easy to talk to. If we decide to work together, you’ll have all my training and experience available to support you. I will create a unique approach just for you. I offer sessions in a comfortable, modern private practice where you can relax, take a break from the pressures of your life, and focus on the important outcomes you want to achieve. I’ve worked as a therapist in private practice for over twenty years and based on this experience and my extensive professional training, I can offer you the opportunity to meet the challenges you are facing with confidence and in safety. I specialise in Eating disorders
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Systemic and Family Therapy, EMDR (adults and children), Mindfulness based Psychotherapy and Mindfulness based CBT.
I’m friendly and easy to talk to. If we decide to work together, you’ll have all my training and experience available to support you. I will create a unique approach just for you. I offer sessions in a comfortable, modern private practice where you can relax, take a break from the pressures of your life, and focus on the important outcomes you want to achieve. I’ve worked as a therapist in private practice for over twenty years and based on this experience and my extensive professional training, I can offer you the opportunity to meet the challenges you are facing with confidence and in safety. I specialise in Eating disorders
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Bonita James
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Swansea SA1
Are you or your child struggling?
I specialise in supporting autistic, ADHD and AuDHD children, teenagers, young adults and adults, as well as parents navigating neurodivergence within their family. Many of my clients come to therapy while questioning whether they may be autistic or ADHD, while waiting for assessment, or after receiving a diagnosis later in life.
Are you or your child struggling?
I specialise in supporting autistic, ADHD and AuDHD children, teenagers, young adults and adults, as well as parents navigating neurodivergence within their family. Many of my clients come to therapy while questioning whether they may be autistic or ADHD, while waiting for assessment, or after receiving a diagnosis later in life.
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Nia Ward
Counsellor, BACP
Swansea SA4
My experience as a school-based counsellor allows me to support children and young people.
Croeso! My aim as a counsellor is to provide a sense of hope and healing, empowering clients to find resilience and strength amidst life's challenges. A nurturing and transformative experience leaving a lasting impact on individuals seeking support, creating positive change and instilling a sense of empowerment and well-being. I am dedicated and committed, going above and beyond to ensure clients receive the care they deserve. My experience and knowledge in suicide prevention and self-harm has enhanced my ability to help individuals in crisis.
My experience as a school-based counsellor allows me to support children and young people.
Croeso! My aim as a counsellor is to provide a sense of hope and healing, empowering clients to find resilience and strength amidst life's challenges. A nurturing and transformative experience leaving a lasting impact on individuals seeking support, creating positive change and instilling a sense of empowerment and well-being. I am dedicated and committed, going above and beyond to ensure clients receive the care they deserve. My experience and knowledge in suicide prevention and self-harm has enhanced my ability to help individuals in crisis.
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Helen Rees-Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA2
I'm Helen, I am an integrative counsellor with 18 years of experience, I work with all ages and I have particular expertise in working with children and young people.
Some of the common issues I work with include, Anxiety and depression, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts, Autism and ADHD symptoms, Stress and family issues, LGBTQ+, Emotional wellbeing. My background in school-based counselling, Universities, EAP's, systemic work with families and inclusion services allows me to bring a holistic understanding to wellbeing.
I'm Helen, I am an integrative counsellor with 18 years of experience, I work with all ages and I have particular expertise in working with children and young people.
Some of the common issues I work with include, Anxiety and depression, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts, Autism and ADHD symptoms, Stress and family issues, LGBTQ+, Emotional wellbeing. My background in school-based counselling, Universities, EAP's, systemic work with families and inclusion services allows me to bring a holistic understanding to wellbeing.
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Gini Hearth
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Swansea SA4
It takes courage to reach out and ask for help. It's the first step towards change. It's a brave step, and a step worth taking. Change starts with you. Its hard to take this sort of journey alone. You need someone by your side that you can trust, that you have confidence in, and someone who believes in you too. It's a difficult process to revisit the past and to heal from it. Sometimes it's absolutely necessary in order to move on with your life and be your best version of yourself. The past can't be changed of course, but the way you live with it can be.
It takes courage to reach out and ask for help. It's the first step towards change. It's a brave step, and a step worth taking. Change starts with you. Its hard to take this sort of journey alone. You need someone by your side that you can trust, that you have confidence in, and someone who believes in you too. It's a difficult process to revisit the past and to heal from it. Sometimes it's absolutely necessary in order to move on with your life and be your best version of yourself. The past can't be changed of course, but the way you live with it can be.
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Stuart Forbes
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Online Only
During this time I have trained in and used a wide range of therapuetic techniques to help make a real difference in the lives of children, families and teachers I have worked with.
I provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy On Line and I also offer VIG (Video Interaction Guidance) that uses video clips of real life situations to enhance communication within relationships between parents and children.
During this time I have trained in and used a wide range of therapuetic techniques to help make a real difference in the lives of children, families and teachers I have worked with.
I provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy On Line and I also offer VIG (Video Interaction Guidance) that uses video clips of real life situations to enhance communication within relationships between parents and children.
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Rosie Bufton
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Swansea SA2
I have extensive experience working as a creative therapist and solution focused therapist with children, young people and adults.
As a Dramatherapist I offer a safe creative space to explore what might be difficult to say in words, as an Environmental Art Therapist I offer a creative way of working outside in natural spaces, utilising the beautiful and wild spaces in Swansea.
I have extensive experience working as a creative therapist and solution focused therapist with children, young people and adults.
As a Dramatherapist I offer a safe creative space to explore what might be difficult to say in words, as an Environmental Art Therapist I offer a creative way of working outside in natural spaces, utilising the beautiful and wild spaces in Swansea.
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Helping Heads Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA8
I can help you with many mental health issues including anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, childhood trauma, abuse (including sexual), domestic violence, anger, neurodiversity, stress, relationship worries, carer concerns and responsibilities, overcoming diagnosis, and many more.
Hi name is Lynsey and I am a qualified pluralistic practitioner who is a registered accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and who can walk along side and help you to recover from trauma's and problems in your life. I work empathically with all my clients no matter what their age and provide a safe, supportive, confidential space for us to work through your worries and concerns to help you live your life the way you want to.  I have vast knowledge in working in primary schools, secondary schools and with adults which has given me a large knowledge base.
I can help you with many mental health issues including anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, childhood trauma, abuse (including sexual), domestic violence, anger, neurodiversity, stress, relationship worries, carer concerns and responsibilities, overcoming diagnosis, and many more.
Hi name is Lynsey and I am a qualified pluralistic practitioner who is a registered accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and who can walk along side and help you to recover from trauma's and problems in your life. I work empathically with all my clients no matter what their age and provide a safe, supportive, confidential space for us to work through your worries and concerns to help you live your life the way you want to.  I have vast knowledge in working in primary schools, secondary schools and with adults which has given me a large knowledge base.
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Dr Siobhan Henley
Psychiatrist
Serves Area
I specialize in helping children, young people & adults process trauma effectively.
I provide EMDR therapy and IFS therapy online. I offer EMDR weekly or intensively for rapid healing - great if you are very busy. I am passionate about children, young people and adults heal from the impact of emotional trauma. I have achieved a high level of expertise as an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant. Note I do not offer crisis mental health support
I specialize in helping children, young people & adults process trauma effectively.
I provide EMDR therapy and IFS therapy online. I offer EMDR weekly or intensively for rapid healing - great if you are very busy. I am passionate about children, young people and adults heal from the impact of emotional trauma. I have achieved a high level of expertise as an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant. Note I do not offer crisis mental health support
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Cliona Vaughan Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
With over 14 years of experience working with children, young people, parents and adults, I am genuinely passionate about my work.
I am passionate about helping people who are experiencing difficulties in life. I offer a non-judgemental, caring and confidential space for you to share situations and challenges that are causing pain or distress as long as you feel safe and comfortable. I draw upon a combination of therapeutic techniques to guide and support you. I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor (Level 7) and SF Hypnotherapist. My approach is to help you explore and overcome obstacles that are holding you back, empowering you to move forward in your life. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I will support you on your journey to wellness.
With over 14 years of experience working with children, young people, parents and adults, I am genuinely passionate about my work.
I am passionate about helping people who are experiencing difficulties in life. I offer a non-judgemental, caring and confidential space for you to share situations and challenges that are causing pain or distress as long as you feel safe and comfortable. I draw upon a combination of therapeutic techniques to guide and support you. I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor (Level 7) and SF Hypnotherapist. My approach is to help you explore and overcome obstacles that are holding you back, empowering you to move forward in your life. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I will support you on your journey to wellness.
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Martina Wolter
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Swansea SA1
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I am a UKCP registered Systemic Family and Psychotherapist and Social Pedagogue. I work with individuals and families/groups and I believe that every person is unique and crucial in finding solutions that lead to positive change for you, your family, team or group. I work with clients with a variety of problems, too many to mention here, especially because they are all individual and subsequently perceived like that.
Hello, I am a UKCP registered Systemic Family and Psychotherapist and Social Pedagogue. I work with individuals and families/groups and I believe that every person is unique and crucial in finding solutions that lead to positive change for you, your family, team or group. I work with clients with a variety of problems, too many to mention here, especially because they are all individual and subsequently perceived like that.
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Dr Steve Stirk
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer assessment and therapy for children and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, stress, anxiety, and low mood to name just a few.
I understand that taking the step to start therapy can be daunting. My aim is to work with you to build a therapeutic relationship that is warm and compassionate, and to create a space that feels safe.
I offer assessment and therapy for children and adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, stress, anxiety, and low mood to name just a few.
I understand that taking the step to start therapy can be daunting. My aim is to work with you to build a therapeutic relationship that is warm and compassionate, and to create a space that feels safe.
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Dr Charlie Cowtan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting.
I pride myself on being authentic and accessible, relatable and engaging when I am supporting people such as you and your family. I use a variety of practical methods to help make sessions feel less daunting, and can adapt myself flexibly to match your preferred style and support your specific needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting.
I pride myself on being authentic and accessible, relatable and engaging when I am supporting people such as you and your family. I use a variety of practical methods to help make sessions feel less daunting, and can adapt myself flexibly to match your preferred style and support your specific needs.
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Side by Side Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Alison. I'm a qualified counsellor in the RCT area. My role is not to tell you what to do or give advice on your situation, but to walk alongside you during your journey of self-discovery. Placing you in the centre of the process, whilst you explore your worries, feelings, emotions and thoughts in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I tailor my approach to each individual client, working in collaboration, supporting you to discover your full potential and find ways for you to process challenging situations, manage difficult memories or negative thoughts.
Hi, I'm Alison. I'm a qualified counsellor in the RCT area. My role is not to tell you what to do or give advice on your situation, but to walk alongside you during your journey of self-discovery. Placing you in the centre of the process, whilst you explore your worries, feelings, emotions and thoughts in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I tailor my approach to each individual client, working in collaboration, supporting you to discover your full potential and find ways for you to process challenging situations, manage difficult memories or negative thoughts.
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Annie Szary
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
My particular area of expertise is in traumatic experiences and how trauma affects our lives. Through evidence based tools recommended by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) we can work together to place those events into a context in your life and help you to find relief from the symptoms of past trauma.
I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
My particular area of expertise is in traumatic experiences and how trauma affects our lives. Through evidence based tools recommended by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) we can work together to place those events into a context in your life and help you to find relief from the symptoms of past trauma.
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Nicola Mitchell
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I only work with children and young people who are struggling with Bereavement.
I came to this role late in life, and it has enabled me to bring with my years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
I only work with children and young people who are struggling with Bereavement.
I came to this role late in life, and it has enabled me to bring with my years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
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Julie-Anne Baker
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with young carers and unpaid carers (from my own lived and working experience) as well as siblings of disabled children and adults.
Pluralistic counsellors work from the belief that each client is unique and that therapy should be collaborative. CBT is a collaborative, action orientated approach which primarily aims to improve the here and now. I also regularly and creatively adapt my therapeutic approach and environment to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
I am passionate about working with young carers and unpaid carers (from my own lived and working experience) as well as siblings of disabled children and adults.
Pluralistic counsellors work from the belief that each client is unique and that therapy should be collaborative. CBT is a collaborative, action orientated approach which primarily aims to improve the here and now. I also regularly and creatively adapt my therapeutic approach and environment to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
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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.