Deborah Shaer
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Psychotherapy and Counselling with Children
Helping children get to a better place in their lives
Psychotherapy and Counselling For Children
Parents and guardians come to me when they have concerns about their child’s behaviour, mood, anxieties and more. Most parents and caregivers feel like they’ve hit a barrier or cannot touch upon the real issue or understand what’s going on. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you have tried different approaches or researched children’s issues but nothing is working.
Navigate Life’s Challenges With Ease
Psychotherapy and counselling with children help them rise above their challenges and start understanding their feelings, with less conflict and more joy.
I help children who are struggling with worries, fears and insecurities to find their way and build their self confidence. The therapy sessions help them discover what their behaviour is about. They also receive counselling to overcome social anxieties with peers/siblings and other issues at school.
In my years of experience in working therapeutically with children, I have seen the positive changes:
- they discover that it is possible to feel calmer.
- know how to respond in difficult situations with peers.
- identify their positive traits.
- know the contrasts between healthy and unhealthy habits.
- discover what helps to lighten their mood.
- feel happier.
Psychotherapy and Counselling With Children Can Help Improve The Parent-Child Relationship
Therapy isn't just transformative for children—it can also help strengthen family bonds. Imagine being able to:
- Connect with your child in a way that truly resonates
- Feel more self-aware and grounded during conflicts
- Witness positive shifts in your child's relationships with family and friends
How Psychotherapy and Counselling with Children Works
Each psychotherapy and counselling session is 50-minutes online, offering a safe, supportive environment where children can openly explore their thoughts and feelings.
The therapeutic process typically unfolds like this:
- Creating a Safe Space: The first priority is making your child feel comfortable enough to share their story.
- Understanding Their Challenges: By listening carefully, I gain insights into their unique struggles.
- Addressing Immediate Concerns: We begin by tackling pressing issues, such as difficult emotions or specific situations.
- Clarifying Goals: Together, we explore their aspirations for therapy and life in general.
- Making Progress: Over time, they build emotional balance, confidence, and happiness.
Research consistently shows that therapy can help children rethink limiting beliefs, regulate emotions, and embrace healthier patterns of behaviour. When they feel empowered to overcome obstacles, they gain the freedom to grow into their best selves.
Ready To Take The First Step?
If you are a parent and would like to have a free phone consultation via WhatsApp, you can share what’s going on with your child to see how I can help.
Email me for your free phone consultation at therapy@plastikprizm.co.uk, or by using my secure online contact form.