What is Childrens Counselling:

Childrens Counselling for those aged 5-12 who would like to do counselling online from the comfort of their own home or school. Children are also teens but I have them in a slightly different area on this site. I would need both parent and child consent before we started counselling.  Being a child is different from those who grew up at a time when computers and mobile phones were not known or invented. We are at the start of the age of AI so things may seem real when they are not. TikTok and other social media has been used but some quite young children so they may have seen things they shouldn’t such as graphic adult material. I see little ones as young as 3 with a parent’s phone so they can see age-appropriate shows for toddlers. It may help distract them but it’s the beginning of their connection to the mobile world.  Schoolwork has changed or it may be harder because you have concerns over your child’s dyslexia or mental health concerns. Counselling helps kids in a different way than being a parent. If your child has asked for help and wants support online then it is possible. For younger children I can do two 30 minute sessions as its hard for little ones to concentrate for a whole therapy session.

Who needs Childrens Counselling:

It can help those who are

• At home due to uncertainty over a divorce or mental health issues
• Differences within the family or at school
• Feeling lonely
• Feeling low or nervous about what’s happening in school due to work
• Missing a parent
• Stress from bullying,
• The birth of a new sibling

How long does Childrens Counselling take:

I usually start with 6 weeks and then see what feels right for the child and parent.

Benefits:

Providing attendance is regularly kept then good progress can start to be seen. It matters how the young person feels in this process and the needs they have. They may start to feel less anxious and feel more capable to tackle homework or having fun.

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