How to support a child with intrusive thoughts
We will all have our own experiences of unwanted thoughts. Those thoughts that pop into our minds uninvited and out of nowhere, perhaps a moment of embarrassment or something we would love to forget. …
5 ways to support your child with anxiety
Worry and anxiety can be a very normal part of growing up. Children can feel anxious about a variety of things at different ages. As they get older they begin to experience new things and start to gra …
Does online children's therapy work?
The struggles and pressures of life can affect children and young people just as much as the adults around them, so it can be invaluable for a child to have someone to talk to outside of their family …
Is My Child Depressed?
For any parent, seeing your child’s mood deteriorate over time can become a real source of worry and concern. Watching a young person who once had zeal and passion, now struggle to get out of bed can …
What are the different types of children's counselling?
Seeing a child’s mood deteriorate over time can make us feel helpless, but knowing where to start with getting them counselling can feel just as difficult. With many different approaches to counsellin …
A parents' guide to surviving the festive season
The festive season can be a wonderful time. It's a season of joy, excitement and anticipation filled with family, food, gifts and celebration. Yet many can dread this time of year. Perhaps that’s you …
Does My Child Have Separation Anxiety?
Intrinsic to our humanity is a need to feel safe, familiar and secure. A child’s earliest attachments are where they find these needs being met and when they know who they can depend on for care. In b …
Moving to a New School: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
The experience of starting a new school can spark a whole host of feelings for children. For some the prospect of change leads to excitement and curiosity, for others it can mean worry and fear. A new …
What are the Signs My Child Needs Counselling?
Mental health, how we think, feel and regulate our emotions, is something that we all have. Just like our physical health, mental health is something that can deteriorate at different points in our li …
Helping Your Child to be Body Positive
For many children and young people, how they see themselves, and other people’s perception of them is incredibly important. Their view of self and body image, in particular, can contribute significant …
