Counsellors for Teens in Teddington, ENG
I am particularly skilled at helping with aggressive child & teen behaviour.
Hello! I'm a BACP registered Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor , working with children & young people aged 4 to 18. Additionally, I am a therapeutic parenting practitioner with over 16 years of experience supporting children & families, including those with neurodiversity & school-related anxiety. I work with adopted, SGO & birth families. My approach involves helping children & young people express strong & difficult feelings in a safe, supported manner. I utilise various artistic mediums such as clay, paint, puppets, sand tray, stories, poetry & music to help clients make sense of their experiences.
I am particularly skilled at helping with aggressive child & teen behaviour.
Hello! I'm a BACP registered Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor , working with children & young people aged 4 to 18. Additionally, I am a therapeutic parenting practitioner with over 16 years of experience supporting children & families, including those with neurodiversity & school-related anxiety. I work with adopted, SGO & birth families. My approach involves helping children & young people express strong & difficult feelings in a safe, supported manner. I utilise various artistic mediums such as clay, paint, puppets, sand tray, stories, poetry & music to help clients make sense of their experiences.
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt
I work with individuals, couples, families and young people aged 10 - 18. If you, you and your partner, your family or your teenager(s) feel stuck it can be difficult to navigate the issues causing this. Counselling can help open a conversation that will benefit the situation you find yourself/-selves in. Couple counselling may involve finding a joint focus in order to reach a goal that feels safe for both partners; sometimes couple counselling will result in separation work. Young people come with many issues that are important to them and must not be dismissed; this includes anxiety, panic, identity, loss and relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, families and young people aged 10 - 18. If you, you and your partner, your family or your teenager(s) feel stuck it can be difficult to navigate the issues causing this. Counselling can help open a conversation that will benefit the situation you find yourself/-selves in. Couple counselling may involve finding a joint focus in order to reach a goal that feels safe for both partners; sometimes couple counselling will result in separation work. Young people come with many issues that are important to them and must not be dismissed; this includes anxiety, panic, identity, loss and relationships.
I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
Are you a parent, teenager or child looking for support from an experienced and compassionate counsellor to work through challenges and reach a better place? We offer both counselling and coaching and tailor our service to your needs by working with the individual child or teenager, the parent or both. We are experts in treating common psychological problems faced by young people today. We create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can explore these issues. As well as being highly trained psychotherapists, we are also parents with plenty of real life experience of navigating the challenges that family life can bring.
Are you a parent, teenager or child looking for support from an experienced and compassionate counsellor to work through challenges and reach a better place? We offer both counselling and coaching and tailor our service to your needs by working with the individual child or teenager, the parent or both. We are experts in treating common psychological problems faced by young people today. We create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can explore these issues. As well as being highly trained psychotherapists, we are also parents with plenty of real life experience of navigating the challenges that family life can bring.
Ana Spoladore Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, ACP
Verified Verified
Teddington TW11
My areas of expertise are: adolescent depression and anxiety, infant mental health, adoption and complex trauma.
With over 16 years of experience in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy, I have worked within the NHS and the private sector providing therapeutic interventions to young people facing various mental health challenges. Throughout my career, I have worked with various multidisciplinary teams and have been instrumental in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for young individuals and support to their families.
My areas of expertise are: adolescent depression and anxiety, infant mental health, adoption and complex trauma.
With over 16 years of experience in the field of child and adolescent psychotherapy, I have worked within the NHS and the private sector providing therapeutic interventions to young people facing various mental health challenges. Throughout my career, I have worked with various multidisciplinary teams and have been instrumental in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for young individuals and support to their families.
I am an integrative Counsellor with many years experience in the field. I specialise in supporting people struggling with trauma, addictions, guilt and shame, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety and depression. My work includes supporting clients of all ages with a broad range of issues such as relationship problems, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss and bereavement or feeling stuck or alone in life or in a relationship. My aim is to work together with you to enable you to enrich your life, for you to reach your potential, freeing you from your difficulties for you to live a richer and fulfilling life.
I am an integrative Counsellor with many years experience in the field. I specialise in supporting people struggling with trauma, addictions, guilt and shame, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety and depression. My work includes supporting clients of all ages with a broad range of issues such as relationship problems, feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss and bereavement or feeling stuck or alone in life or in a relationship. My aim is to work together with you to enable you to enrich your life, for you to reach your potential, freeing you from your difficulties for you to live a richer and fulfilling life.
I’m not your typical coach. As a seasoned psychologist and transactional analysis psychotherapist with a special focus on neurodiversity—including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia—I bring a unique approach to personal growth. My coaching creates a safe, trusting space for you to explore both work and life challenges. Together, we’ll build a strong, empathetic relationship, grounded in practical insight and candid feedback, helping you break through barriers. If you’re ready to think boldly, embrace change, and reach new heights, let’s unlock the best version of you.
I’m not your typical coach. As a seasoned psychologist and transactional analysis psychotherapist with a special focus on neurodiversity—including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia—I bring a unique approach to personal growth. My coaching creates a safe, trusting space for you to explore both work and life challenges. Together, we’ll build a strong, empathetic relationship, grounded in practical insight and candid feedback, helping you break through barriers. If you’re ready to think boldly, embrace change, and reach new heights, let’s unlock the best version of you.
I have extensive training including a Master's degree in Psychotherapy. My own experiences relating to family dynamics, a career in the mental health sector, motherhood, relationships and loss are reflected and undoubtedly beneficial in the way I work. Professionally, I have a breadth of counselling experience working with adolescents and adults who have sought therapy while grappling with a range of challenges impacting their lives. I have also worked extensively with family carers who can, for example, feel isolated, depressed, stressed, anxious, resentful or angry.
I have extensive training including a Master's degree in Psychotherapy. My own experiences relating to family dynamics, a career in the mental health sector, motherhood, relationships and loss are reflected and undoubtedly beneficial in the way I work. Professionally, I have a breadth of counselling experience working with adolescents and adults who have sought therapy while grappling with a range of challenges impacting their lives. I have also worked extensively with family carers who can, for example, feel isolated, depressed, stressed, anxious, resentful or angry.
It can be really hard asking for help. It can be even harder to think about your own needs when you’re so used to caring for others. What if we’re seen as a failure for not being able to do it all on our own? It can make us feel stuck, trapped even, behind our own smiles and silence. But I see you and I hear you. Life doesn’t have to feel this way. A lot of my clients find it hard taking up space, who have built their lives on prioritising the needs and feelings of others, leading them struggling to identify let alone ask for what they want.
It can be really hard asking for help. It can be even harder to think about your own needs when you’re so used to caring for others. What if we’re seen as a failure for not being able to do it all on our own? It can make us feel stuck, trapped even, behind our own smiles and silence. But I see you and I hear you. Life doesn’t have to feel this way. A lot of my clients find it hard taking up space, who have built their lives on prioritising the needs and feelings of others, leading them struggling to identify let alone ask for what they want.
Dr Chris Murphy - Counselling Twickenham
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Teddington TW11
Welcome. You've taken the first step. I believe the genuinely supportive presence of another is invaluable; particularly one who is removed from our everyday life, and thus can listen with a completely open attitude. It feels particularly good to be received in this way; our guard can finally drop and in so doing we learn new things about ourselves. There's no deeper way to self-understanding than this. We change to the degree to which we can, unflinchingly, look at ourselves in this way. My aim is to facilitate this process by helping to provide such a space.
Welcome. You've taken the first step. I believe the genuinely supportive presence of another is invaluable; particularly one who is removed from our everyday life, and thus can listen with a completely open attitude. It feels particularly good to be received in this way; our guard can finally drop and in so doing we learn new things about ourselves. There's no deeper way to self-understanding than this. We change to the degree to which we can, unflinchingly, look at ourselves in this way. My aim is to facilitate this process by helping to provide such a space.
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My inspiration for this career stems from a desire to connect and communicate with people. This inclination has been a thread throughout my life. Having undertaken Counselling myself I have directly experienced the cathartic and powerful change it brings about. I work with both individuals and couples/relationships. Developing a trusting relationship and being aware of what happens between us is core to effective therapy. I work to understand the situation that you need support with and look at how this is impacting your life.
My inspiration for this career stems from a desire to connect and communicate with people. This inclination has been a thread throughout my life. Having undertaken Counselling myself I have directly experienced the cathartic and powerful change it brings about. I work with both individuals and couples/relationships. Developing a trusting relationship and being aware of what happens between us is core to effective therapy. I work to understand the situation that you need support with and look at how this is impacting your life.
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
I'm a BACP and NCPS registered integrative mental health therapist & psychodynamic counsellor qualified to work with clients aged 16yrs and over. My approach is integrative and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches including PCT, CBT, TA, Jungian Psychodynamic. For trauma/PTSD and early relational/attachment issues, I draw on relevant trauma treatment models. I provide therapy in a safe, non-judgmental and empathic space in which you can talk in confidence either in person, or virtually via Zoom.
I'm a BACP and NCPS registered integrative mental health therapist & psychodynamic counsellor qualified to work with clients aged 16yrs and over. My approach is integrative and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches including PCT, CBT, TA, Jungian Psychodynamic. For trauma/PTSD and early relational/attachment issues, I draw on relevant trauma treatment models. I provide therapy in a safe, non-judgmental and empathic space in which you can talk in confidence either in person, or virtually via Zoom.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the unique challenges and complexities that ADHD presents in their lives. With many years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep understanding of ADHD and its impact on individuals across the lifespan. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can freely express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences related to ADHD. Together, we will explore the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD and work to develop effective strategies for managing symptoms.
I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the unique challenges and complexities that ADHD presents in their lives. With many years of experience in the field, I have developed a deep understanding of ADHD and its impact on individuals across the lifespan. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can freely express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences related to ADHD. Together, we will explore the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD and work to develop effective strategies for managing symptoms.
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to you or your child’s needs.
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to you or your child’s needs.
Everyone experiences a wide range of feelings in life. You may be experiencing difficulties at home, work, college or university, with relationships, health and other life struggles. You may have reached a point in life where you need more than a friendly ear and I appreciate that seeing a counsellor can seem overwhelming. My aim is to provide a professional, but warm, confidential non-judgemental, caring, safe environment where you and I can explore your difficulties together. I place a lot of emphasis on our relationship, with us getting to know each-other and working collaboratively to improve your wellbeing.
Everyone experiences a wide range of feelings in life. You may be experiencing difficulties at home, work, college or university, with relationships, health and other life struggles. You may have reached a point in life where you need more than a friendly ear and I appreciate that seeing a counsellor can seem overwhelming. My aim is to provide a professional, but warm, confidential non-judgemental, caring, safe environment where you and I can explore your difficulties together. I place a lot of emphasis on our relationship, with us getting to know each-other and working collaboratively to improve your wellbeing.
While there are many different approaches to psychotherapy and counselling, I work principally within the psychoanalytic tradition, a key part of which is to work in collaboration with clients to try to understand the unconscious origins of difficulties affecting our lives in the present. The aim is not to give advice, but to support people who have reached a point in their lives where they feel themselves to be facing difficult, sometimes confusing feelings and states of mind, to offer a reliable place to come and be listened to, without fear of being judged, criticised or told what to do.
While there are many different approaches to psychotherapy and counselling, I work principally within the psychoanalytic tradition, a key part of which is to work in collaboration with clients to try to understand the unconscious origins of difficulties affecting our lives in the present. The aim is not to give advice, but to support people who have reached a point in their lives where they feel themselves to be facing difficult, sometimes confusing feelings and states of mind, to offer a reliable place to come and be listened to, without fear of being judged, criticised or told what to do.
Life is difficult, confusing and scary sometimes, we can feel misunderstood and overwhelmed by issues that seem to multiply by the day. Perhaps you have a vision of where you want to go but no way to get there, perhaps even planning what you want for dinner is a struggle. You may be anxious, depressed, lost, grieving, searching for direction or struggling to cope with it all. I understand. Speaking about emotional pain can feel risky. Discovering the honesty and courage to put your experience into words can contribute to developing insight, self-confidence and self-respect.
Life is difficult, confusing and scary sometimes, we can feel misunderstood and overwhelmed by issues that seem to multiply by the day. Perhaps you have a vision of where you want to go but no way to get there, perhaps even planning what you want for dinner is a struggle. You may be anxious, depressed, lost, grieving, searching for direction or struggling to cope with it all. I understand. Speaking about emotional pain can feel risky. Discovering the honesty and courage to put your experience into words can contribute to developing insight, self-confidence and self-respect.
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Teen Counsellors
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.