Adolescents and Children

We provide Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy at the Centre incorporating relevant therapies such as Play Therapy.

Generally we work with children & adolescents on a short-term basis, with the option to return to counselling if and when needed.

Usually we will meet with one or both parents at the start of the counselling with the child or adolescent to discuss what the presenting issue is, and also to discuss boundaries around confidentiality and what the expectation or the hope will be from the counselling.

The sessions are usually once a week and a day and time are agreed by the Counsellor and client.  At the end of 6 weeks it is possible to have a review of how the counselling is progressing; the parent or parents may wish to be involved in this session, which again can be discussed and arranged.  This session will respect the guidelines of confidentiality for the client.

Some of the issues that we deal with are low self-esteem, confidence building, anxiety, bullying, panic attacks, stress & anger management, bereavement counselling, and suicide intervention.

Doctor’s referral is not essential, but depending on the issue being dealt with it may be necessary to get a GP’s professional opinion.