Counselling for Children and Teens
A safe, supportive space for children and young people to talk, explore and be themselves.
At LYFE Counselling, I offer counselling for children aged 7+ and teenagers, providing a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where they can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace.
Young people don't always find it easy to explain how they're feeling. I adapt the way I work to suit the individual child or teenager, using conversation alongside creative and age-appropriate approaches where helpful.
Why Counselling Might Be Needed
Children and young people can experience many different challenges as they grow and develop. Changes at home, difficulties at school, friendships, family relationships, anxiety or simply feeling overwhelmed can all affect how they feel and behave.
Counselling can provide a safe space for a young person to talk about what's happening and begin to make sense of their thoughts and feelings.
I can support children and teenagers experiencing:
• Anxiety, worry or panic
• Low mood or changes in emotions
• Low self-esteem or confidence
• Anger or difficulty managing emotions
• Family changes, separation or conflict
• Bereavement or loss
• Friendship or school difficulties
• Significant life changes or difficult experiences
• Feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood or unable to express how they feel
Past trauma or adverse childhood experiences
What Counselling Looks Like
Every child is different, so I adapt my approach to their age, personality, needs and comfort level. Sessions may include talking, creative activities, drawing, play-based techniques or simply having a calm space to think and reflect.
I work at the young person's pace, building trust and helping them feel safe enough to express themselves in a way that feels natural to them.
Where appropriate, I can also work alongside parents or carers, offering guidance on how they can support their child's emotional wellbeing outside of sessions.
What Counselling Can Help With
The aim of counselling isn't to “fix” a child or make difficult feelings disappear. It's about helping them understand themselves better, feel heard and develop ways of managing the challenges they may be experiencing.
With the right support, a young person may develop greater confidence, self-awareness and emotional understanding. They may also find it easier to express how they feel, manage difficult emotions and navigate relationships or situations that have been causing difficulties.
Every young person is different, and progress will look different for everyone. We'll work at their pace and focus on what matters to them.
