Psychotherapy services for Children

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re worried about your child. Maybe they’ve been more anxious than usual. Maybe they’re having a hard time at school — struggling with friendships, being bullied, acting out, or withdrawing. Maybe something big has happened, like a loss or a major life change, and you’re seeing it show up in their behaviour, their sleep, or their moods.

Whatever it is, it’s hard to watch your child hurting and not know how to help. That’s where therapy comes in.

Therapy offers children a safe, supportive space to express what they’re feeling — even if they don’t have the words yet. Through play, creativity, and gentle conversation, children can begin to make sense of big emotions, feel more understood, and build tools to manage what they’re going through.

For children who’ve experienced something difficult — like trauma, grief, or something that just feels too heavy to process — EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can be incredibly helpful. EMDR helps your child’s brain process memories or feelings that feel stuck, making them less overwhelming. With younger children, EMDR is adapted to be engaging and approachable. It might involve activities like drawing, storytelling, or even playful movement. The goal is to help your child feel calmer and more in control of their emotions, without having to relive the tough experiences that are causing them stress.

Sometimes, that support doesn’t have to happen indoors. Outdoor therapy is another option that many children respond well to. For many children, being outside in nature helps them relax, feel more at ease, and open up in ways that sitting indoors might not. Outdoor therapy sessions might involve walking or playing in the woods, or simply sitting under a tree while we talk, play, or explore feelings through the natural world around us. Nature has a quiet, calming effect, helping children feel freer, more grounded, and more connected — both to themselves and to something bigger than the challenges they’re facing.

The truth is, therapy isn’t just about solving problems — it’s about helping children feel safe in the world, safe with themselves, and deeply seen by the adults around them. It’s about creating space for them to feel what they feel, process what they’ve been through, and build the emotional resilience they need to thrive.

If your child is struggling, or if your gut is telling you something’s off, trust that instinct. Reaching out is a brave and loving first step — and I’m here to take the next ones with you.