Counselling

Counselling or ‘talk therapy’ provides a safe space to discuss issues that are affecting a young person’s wellbeing. Counsellors work with children/adolescents and parents to explore areas that are causing concern or difficulties in a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgemental way. Counselling sessions help children and adolescents to get a better understanding of themselves, learn healthy coping strategies, and develop intrinsic motivation to make changes. The counsellor’s approach is tailored to the individual and may include talking, playing, art and/or creative activities. Issues suitable for counselling include:

Alcohol/Drugs
Anger
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Bereavement
Bullying
Confidence/Self-esteem/Identity
Family Problems
Illness

Learning differences
Mental Health
Physical Health
Relationships
Separation/Divorce
Stress
Transitions

Common Questions

What is the difference between counselling and psychology?

If you are unsure which service you require, do not worry, a SPOT therapist (counsellor or psychologist) will call you after your initial enquiry. During this telephone call, they will guide you to the right professional based on your concerns.

Our psychology team are all qualified clinical psychologists. That means they have doctorates and have studied for over 6 years in this field. Their extensive study included research and study in many modalities of psychology practise including health and education.

The counselling team have all studied to a Masters level in Counselling. They are equiped to support children, adolescents and parents/caregivers to make sense of their feelings and behaviours, techniques like talking or more creative methods like drawing and art may be used to help their child thrive in the counselling setting.