Counselling helps support a child's or young person's mental wellbeing, personal growth and ability to cope with life's many challenges. In a safe and trusting environment, we look for solutions together and build on their existing strengths.
With pre-school-aged children, counselling takes place with the parents, as parents are a child's main source of support and influence. Together we find ways to better understand a child's needs and to support their development and wellbeing.
Adolescence brings many changes, questions and challenges. Counselling offers a safe and supportive space where a young person can talk about their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
We support young people with, for example, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, school-related worries, relationship difficulties, managing emotions and questions around personal growth.
Together we find solutions that help build confidence, wellbeing and everyday coping.
Raising a child can be joyful, yet at times challenging. Sometimes it helps to have support from someone alongside you, to better understand your child's needs and find suitable ways to support them.
In counselling we talk about the child's development, behaviour, feelings, family relationships and everyday parenting questions. Together we look for practical solutions that support the wellbeing of both the child and the whole family.
With pre-school-aged children, counselling takes place with the parents.
75% of mental health problems emerge before the age of 25
12–24 is the most sensitive age range for emotional and social development.
80% of children experience a noticeable improvement in how they feel after psychological counselling.
Talk to your child calmly and in age-appropriate language, explaining that seeing a psychologist is a chance to get support and to better understand their own thoughts and feelings. It is a safe place where they can talk about anything that is troubling them.
Listen to their questions, answer honestly and, where possible, let them have a say in how and when the appointment takes place. A calm, supportive and open attitude is the best way to help a child adjust to a new situation.
It is important to emphasise that asking for help is normal and a caring thing to do. Avoid too much pressure and give your child time to get used to the idea.
