Child Counselling in Bray, WW

I’m passionate about supporting children through play, the language they know best, to help them navigate their emotions, behaviours, and relationships.
With expertise in Play and Creative Arts Therapy and Sensory Attachment Intervention, I specialise in helping children facing challenges like grief, sensory differences, low confidence, anxiety, parental separation, school struggles/refusal, bullying, family illness, and trauma.
I’m passionate about supporting children through play, the language they know best, to help them navigate their emotions, behaviours, and relationships.
With expertise in Play and Creative Arts Therapy and Sensory Attachment Intervention, I specialise in helping children facing challenges like grief, sensory differences, low confidence, anxiety, parental separation, school struggles/refusal, bullying, family illness, and trauma.

Are you feeling confused in understanding your partner, child’s or others challenging behaviour?
In recent times, there has been more and more research in the field of Psychotherapy and Counselling which shows that it is not the type of therapy/counselling that is the significant factor in effectiveness but the significant influence is the relationship that occurs between Therapist and the Individual through a process openess,kind enquiry&acceptance .
Are you feeling confused in understanding your partner, child’s or others challenging behaviour?
In recent times, there has been more and more research in the field of Psychotherapy and Counselling which shows that it is not the type of therapy/counselling that is the significant factor in effectiveness but the significant influence is the relationship that occurs between Therapist and the Individual through a process openess,kind enquiry&acceptance .

Annette has 25 years experience in Major Dublin Hospitals working in a wide variety of roles prior to her qualification as an IACP accredited therapist in 2015, with an MSc Degree in Child and Adolescent therapy 2021.
Annette combines a number of therapy models to meet each person's individual needs including Person Centred, CBT, Solution Focused, or Expressive Arts. On Line Therapy is available for some issues. However, there are some presenting issues which are not suitable for on line work, please check with Annette.
Annette has 25 years experience in Major Dublin Hospitals working in a wide variety of roles prior to her qualification as an IACP accredited therapist in 2015, with an MSc Degree in Child and Adolescent therapy 2021.
Annette combines a number of therapy models to meet each person's individual needs including Person Centred, CBT, Solution Focused, or Expressive Arts. On Line Therapy is available for some issues. However, there are some presenting issues which are not suitable for on line work, please check with Annette.

As a Children's Therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to explore and express their emotions.
My experience includes working with children with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, attachment issues and childhood trauma. I offer individual and group sessions.
As a Children's Therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to explore and express their emotions.
My experience includes working with children with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, attachment issues and childhood trauma. I offer individual and group sessions.

I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist.
I have interests in the areas of attachment and trauma, I have spent 10 years working for the CARI Foundation, an organisation that provides support for families, children and teens who have experienced sexual abuse. I work with clients who have a variety of challenges from anxiety to more complex issues.
I am an adult, child and adolescent Psychotherapist.
I have interests in the areas of attachment and trauma, I have spent 10 years working for the CARI Foundation, an organisation that provides support for families, children and teens who have experienced sexual abuse. I work with clients who have a variety of challenges from anxiety to more complex issues.

Speciality: Anxiety/Stress, Relationship & Familial issues, Interpersonal Communication, Carers of Special Needs children, Women’s issues & sexuality, Identity, and more.
Feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected...? Therapy can help you find clarity & direction. In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we can explore challenges: life transitions, self-awareness, relationship & communication patterns & more. My approach is collaborative, client-led & culturally-aware; tailored to your unique personality & goals.
Background: Psychotherapy & Counselling (MA). Bilingual in English & Farsi. I blend clinical insight with warmth & authenticity, drawing on cultural experiences. Let's work together to enhance self-understanding, strengthen your relationships & move towards the life you want!
Speciality: Anxiety/Stress, Relationship & Familial issues, Interpersonal Communication, Carers of Special Needs children, Women’s issues & sexuality, Identity, and more.
Feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected...? Therapy can help you find clarity & direction. In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we can explore challenges: life transitions, self-awareness, relationship & communication patterns & more. My approach is collaborative, client-led & culturally-aware; tailored to your unique personality & goals.
Background: Psychotherapy & Counselling (MA). Bilingual in English & Farsi. I blend clinical insight with warmth & authenticity, drawing on cultural experiences. Let's work together to enhance self-understanding, strengthen your relationships & move towards the life you want!

I have additional training in suicide prevention, child safeguarding, self harm, sexual health, trauma & restorative justice.
The majority of my private work is with young people with anxiety & panic disorders, low mood and self esteem difficulties. I work in conjunction with parents to help the young person build on their own coping capacity& provide a non judgemental safe place for them to share their difficulties, working creatively when the client can't find the 'right words.'
I have additional training in suicide prevention, child safeguarding, self harm, sexual health, trauma & restorative justice.
The majority of my private work is with young people with anxiety & panic disorders, low mood and self esteem difficulties. I work in conjunction with parents to help the young person build on their own coping capacity& provide a non judgemental safe place for them to share their difficulties, working creatively when the client can't find the 'right words.'

Hi, I’m Maria. I am a qualified and an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults and adolescents (aged 12 years up). I am an Integrative Counsellor who is firmly rooted in a Person-Centred approach. I utilise different therapies within the process that could be of value to each client, including Mindfulness and CBT techniques. I approach therapy in a person-centred way to each client, allowing you to move at your own pace and make your own decisions, whilst providing a safe, non-judgemental environment for the you to do so.
Hi, I’m Maria. I am a qualified and an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). I work with adults and adolescents (aged 12 years up). I am an Integrative Counsellor who is firmly rooted in a Person-Centred approach. I utilise different therapies within the process that could be of value to each client, including Mindfulness and CBT techniques. I approach therapy in a person-centred way to each client, allowing you to move at your own pace and make your own decisions, whilst providing a safe, non-judgemental environment for the you to do so.

I help people to feel calmer, think straighter, and act better. If your issue is anxiety, stress, depression, panic attacks, ptsd, or relationship problems, then I understand how stressed and exhausted you must feel. My goal is to get you feeling better from the very first session. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to help you decide if my approach is the right fit for you. Get in touch today.
I help people to feel calmer, think straighter, and act better. If your issue is anxiety, stress, depression, panic attacks, ptsd, or relationship problems, then I understand how stressed and exhausted you must feel. My goal is to get you feeling better from the very first session. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to help you decide if my approach is the right fit for you. Get in touch today.
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specialising in Child Adolescent.
Offering Face to Face and Online therapy. One can present with an issue affecting their contentment in life, but what’s causing it? My approach is a Psychodynamic and Integrative one. Anxiety for example, may be a presenting issue, but what’s causing it? Depression is debilitating, but what’s being depressed? Trauma and coping mechanisms go hand in hand and are as individual as each and every one of us. An issue can be a symptom of something else, or a coping mechanism we have had for years. Through your own process, you will arrive at the root cause creating permanent change and be set free to more contentment.
specialising in Child Adolescent.
Offering Face to Face and Online therapy. One can present with an issue affecting their contentment in life, but what’s causing it? My approach is a Psychodynamic and Integrative one. Anxiety for example, may be a presenting issue, but what’s causing it? Depression is debilitating, but what’s being depressed? Trauma and coping mechanisms go hand in hand and are as individual as each and every one of us. An issue can be a symptom of something else, or a coping mechanism we have had for years. Through your own process, you will arrive at the root cause creating permanent change and be set free to more contentment.

My name is Michelle, I have an MA in Child, Family and Community Studies, and am an accredited Play Therapist.
I work with children who experience a wide range of issues, including anxiety, autism spectrum, family separation/ divorce, self esteem issues, bereavement/ loss, communication issues, withdrawn, nightmares, bullying, underperformance, delayed development. I offer a safe space for a child, allowing them the freedom to express themselves.
My name is Michelle, I have an MA in Child, Family and Community Studies, and am an accredited Play Therapist.
I work with children who experience a wide range of issues, including anxiety, autism spectrum, family separation/ divorce, self esteem issues, bereavement/ loss, communication issues, withdrawn, nightmares, bullying, underperformance, delayed development. I offer a safe space for a child, allowing them the freedom to express themselves.

We are a county Wicklow based , established therapy practice who work with individuals, couples, children and teens.
Attending RISE you mean you get to choose from a team of highly qualified, diverse practitioners to meet your specific needs. Our initial phone call and triage helps to ensure that you meet the right therapist. We offer a sliding scale on fee and special rates for families with multiple therapeutic needs. Our premises is covid safe and discreet.
We are a county Wicklow based , established therapy practice who work with individuals, couples, children and teens.
Attending RISE you mean you get to choose from a team of highly qualified, diverse practitioners to meet your specific needs. Our initial phone call and triage helps to ensure that you meet the right therapist. We offer a sliding scale on fee and special rates for families with multiple therapeutic needs. Our premises is covid safe and discreet.

My experience is with adults, adolescents and children and a wide range of difficulties and diagnoses, from depression to grief, anxiety, self-harming and suicide ideation.
“My interventions allow a client the time and space to help them understand and change what is causing them difficulties.”
My experience is with adults, adolescents and children and a wide range of difficulties and diagnoses, from depression to grief, anxiety, self-harming and suicide ideation.
“My interventions allow a client the time and space to help them understand and change what is causing them difficulties.”

She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
I offer Online and In Person. . I have many different approaches depending on the needs of the client. My approaches are EMDR, Schema Therapy, Behavioral and Cognitive therapy (CBT), I also am an ACT (Acceptance and Commitment) Therapist as well as Humanistic approach. I am very interested in working with Adolescents and Adults.
She has a level 9 Cert in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) working with children and adolescents She works with her Clients using Talk Therapy integrated with Creative Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
I offer Online and In Person. . I have many different approaches depending on the needs of the client. My approaches are EMDR, Schema Therapy, Behavioral and Cognitive therapy (CBT), I also am an ACT (Acceptance and Commitment) Therapist as well as Humanistic approach. I am very interested in working with Adolescents and Adults.

I support children aged 3 to 10 with emotional regulation, anxiety, and self-esteem.
I am a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). My training meets recognised professional standards, and my work is supported by clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
I support children aged 3 to 10 with emotional regulation, anxiety, and self-esteem.
I am a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). My training meets recognised professional standards, and my work is supported by clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.

The process of Child Art Psychotherapy can benefit in many ways as it is relational and fosters consistency and containment.
My experience stems from working with the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and the child and family agency (TUSLA). Both internships offered psychotherapeutic intervention using Art psychotherapy for service users presenting with trauma-related symptoms, attachment deficits, depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation and loss.
The process of Child Art Psychotherapy can benefit in many ways as it is relational and fosters consistency and containment.
My experience stems from working with the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and the child and family agency (TUSLA). Both internships offered psychotherapeutic intervention using Art psychotherapy for service users presenting with trauma-related symptoms, attachment deficits, depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation and loss.

I am a Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, trained specifically to work with young children, adolescents, young adults and family dynamics. I have experience in working with a range of issues and with the various ways those issues specifically present in young people.
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, trained specifically to work with young children, adolescents, young adults and family dynamics. I have experience in working with a range of issues and with the various ways those issues specifically present in young people.

I work with both adults and children on a one-to-one basis.
I specialise in the area of grief and loss following a bereavement, illness, surgery, any major life event. I work on a one to one basis with clients, face to face or online. I also can work with clients outside using nature as a therapeutic tool. I am based in Rathdrum Co. Wicklow .
I work with both adults and children on a one-to-one basis.
I specialise in the area of grief and loss following a bereavement, illness, surgery, any major life event. I work on a one to one basis with clients, face to face or online. I also can work with clients outside using nature as a therapeutic tool. I am based in Rathdrum Co. Wicklow .

Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.
Everyone is unique and my belief is that every problem has more than one solution. I am committed to life-long learning and so far I have trained in psychology, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. I have worked in many industries and I am still learning. Life is about finding your passion, let me help you find yours.

You are constantly feeling like something is missing. Caring for others is beginning to take its toll on you. You are not sure what is going on but you just know things can not stay the same. Deciding to attend therapy can be challenging. Finding a suitable therapist even more difficult. Trusting a psychologist to take this journey with you can be extremely terrifying and intimidating. If you are looking for someone that will be understanding, supportive but most of all help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Contact me now and begin your process.
You are constantly feeling like something is missing. Caring for others is beginning to take its toll on you. You are not sure what is going on but you just know things can not stay the same. Deciding to attend therapy can be challenging. Finding a suitable therapist even more difficult. Trusting a psychologist to take this journey with you can be extremely terrifying and intimidating. If you are looking for someone that will be understanding, supportive but most of all help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Contact me now and begin your process.
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Child psychologists in Bray, WW 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 Bray 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 Bray 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.