Children / Young People Counselling

Children’s & Young People’s Counselling in Malvern

A safe, supportive space for children to make sense of what they’re feeling
 

I offer face-to-face counselling for children and young people, supporting them through anxiety, grief, change and emotional overwhelm.

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With over 30 years’ experience working with children and families, alongside my counselling training, I understand how deeply life events can affect children — often in ways they can’t yet explain. I am currently accepting new child and adolescent clients.

Sessions are £65 (50 minutes).
 

When children may benefit from counselling

Children experience loss, fear, change and pressure just as adults do — but often without the language or emotional tools to manage it.

Counselling can help when a child is struggling with:

• grief, bereavement or significant change

• anxiety, worries, fears or phobias

• bullying or friendship difficulties

• low confidence or emotional overwhelm

• behavioural changes linked to distress

• school-related anxiety or withdrawal

Left unsupported, these experiences can affect a child’s confidence, learning and emotional wellbeing over time. Early, gentle support can make a real difference.
 

How counselling can help your child

Working with me, your child can:

• feel heard, understood and emotionally safer

• make sense of confusing or upsetting feelings

• develop confidence and resilience

• learn ways to calm anxiety and big emotions

• improve communication and relationships

Progress happens at your child’s pace, in ways that feel natural and non-threatening.

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How I work with children

 

I create a warm, calm and child-friendly space where children feel safe enough to express themselves.

Sessions may include:

• creative activities such as drawing, storytelling, puppets or play

• talking therapy adapted to the child’s age and development

• gentle emotional regulation tools (e.g. breathing, mindfulness, EFT for children)

• support with fears or phobias using age-appropriate CBT-informed approaches

• helping children find words for their experiences and questions

Some children need more creativity; others want to talk. I adapt to each child rather than expecting them to fit a method.

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Experience you can trust

Before training as a counsellor, I spent three decades working closely with children and young people, including those with emotional difficulties, additional needs, and those at risk of exclusion.  I hold a Master’s degree in working with children with additional needs, which supports my work with neurodivergent children and young people. I work collaboratively with families and, where appropriate and with consent, can support parents in understanding how best to help their child. I have a full DBS police check.
 

Practical and safeguarding information

• I work face-to-face only with children under 14 years of age

• A parent or guardian must remain on site during sessions for those under 16 years of age

• Parents may wait nearby or join sessions if preferred

• Sessions are always conducted with safety, consent and clarity

And yes — children often love my two gentle, well-loved dogs, who may join sessions only if welcomed and agreed by you and your child.
 

Get in touch

If you are looking for children’s counselling in Malvern or near Ludlow in Knowbury, and would like to talk about whether this feels right for your child, please get in touch.  📧 mymindfulcounsellor@gmail.com

I’m happy to answer questions and help you decide the next step.

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