Children, Teens & Families
Child and Teen Counselling in Surrey
Supporting children and teenagers through friendship struggles, anxiety, and family change, and helping families navigate it all together.
Children, Teens & Families
Supporting children and teenagers through friendship struggles, anxiety, and family change, and helping families navigate it all together.
Young people today face pressures that many adults don't fully understand. From academic stress and social media anxiety to friendship difficulties and family changes, childhood and adolescence can feel like navigating a maze without a map.
Before training as a counsellor, I spent almost 15 years as a primary school teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator). This background gives me a unique insight into the challenges children face within the education system and a deep understanding of the pressures that can shape a child's wellbeing and sense of self.
Areas of Support
Support for younger children with worries, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
Learn moreA confidential space for teenagers to work through anxiety, identity, and exam pressure.
Learn moreSupport for families navigating change, communication difficulties, or attachment concerns.
Learn moreI work with children and teenagers experiencing a range of challenges including low self-esteem, worries about school or friendships, behavioural difficulties, and emotional regulation struggles. Parents often notice their child withdrawing, becoming more irritable, or struggling to communicate what they're feeling. Counselling provides a safe outlet where young people can express themselves freely.
For teenagers especially, having a confidential space outside of family and school can be invaluable. They're developing their identity, dealing with hormones, facing exam pressures, and trying to figure out who they are. I help them build emotional resilience and develop healthy coping mechanisms that will serve them well into adulthood.
Family dynamics, attachment difficulties, and adverse childhood events can all affect how a child experiences the world. I offer support to help families understand what's happening, improve communication, and rebuild connection where it's been strained.
Pricing
I believe therapy should be accessible. An initial free telephone consultation is offered so we can discuss your needs before committing.
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FAQ
Yes, confidentiality is crucial when working with teenagers. Sessions are private and what is discussed won't be shared with parents unless there is a safeguarding concern. However, some level of communication between teenagers and parents is encouraged, and the right balance can be worked out together.
Yes, counselling is offered for children, teenagers and adults. For younger clients, parental consent is required and the process is explained, including how confidentiality applies, before sessions begin.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it is often the most important one. A free initial telephone consultation is offered so we can chat about what you are looking for.
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