Child Counselling in Scotland

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Kedras Clinics
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
We deeply understand the challenges faced by children, adults, and professionals with mental health and neurodiverse issues.
Imagine seeking growth and understanding, whether you're a child, adult, or professional aiming for performance enhancement. You need compassionate, experienced therapists who blend traditional therapy with neurofeedback. At Kedras Clinics we work with people by creating a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal goals. We support individuals navigating challenges and enhancing well-being to lead fulfilling, balanced lives. If this resonates with you, we are here to guide your journey towards self-awareness, resilience, and optimal performance using a mixture of therapy and neurofeedback.
We deeply understand the challenges faced by children, adults, and professionals with mental health and neurodiverse issues.
Imagine seeking growth and understanding, whether you're a child, adult, or professional aiming for performance enhancement. You need compassionate, experienced therapists who blend traditional therapy with neurofeedback. At Kedras Clinics we work with people by creating a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal goals. We support individuals navigating challenges and enhancing well-being to lead fulfilling, balanced lives. If this resonates with you, we are here to guide your journey towards self-awareness, resilience, and optimal performance using a mixture of therapy and neurofeedback.
0131 381 2801 View 0131 381 2801
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Maristela Lima-Napier
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Counselling orientated towards Person-Centred, for children, young people and adults.
Counselling is non-judgmental, does not tell you what to do, but it encourages you to seek out your own choices in life to become complete. There are many different therapeutic tools to help a person to communicate emotions, we can use creative materials, sand and art when verbal communication is tricky. I offer counselling face to face and online: via Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime platforms, in English and Portuguese languages.
Counselling orientated towards Person-Centred, for children, young people and adults.
Counselling is non-judgmental, does not tell you what to do, but it encourages you to seek out your own choices in life to become complete. There are many different therapeutic tools to help a person to communicate emotions, we can use creative materials, sand and art when verbal communication is tricky. I offer counselling face to face and online: via Zoom, WhatsApp, and FaceTime platforms, in English and Portuguese languages.
07593 342528 View 07593 342528
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Shannon Jones
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether children, adolescents, or adults I am dedicated to helping clients establish boundaries, create healthy coping skills, and build resilience.
I am a person-centered counsellor with a background in private practice and independent schools. I believe that healing happens in the context of relationships, and I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and welcoming environment where clients can come as they are and work collaboratively toward their goals. It takes great strength to decide to come to counselling and it has been a joy to witness the healing that happens when clients give themselves space to slow down and process.
Whether children, adolescents, or adults I am dedicated to helping clients establish boundaries, create healthy coping skills, and build resilience.
I am a person-centered counsellor with a background in private practice and independent schools. I believe that healing happens in the context of relationships, and I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and welcoming environment where clients can come as they are and work collaboratively toward their goals. It takes great strength to decide to come to counselling and it has been a joy to witness the healing that happens when clients give themselves space to slow down and process.
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Dr Andrew Geddes
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
My hope is that I can be a useful resource and provide a supportive relationship within which you can make meaningful change. As a highly trained psychologist, I provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults and children with mild to severe psychological difficulties. I have significant experience of helping individuals with various types of anxiety (e.g. OCD and panic), depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. In addition, I have particular interests in working with eating related issues, long-term physical health conditions, and trauma. I will listen carefully to you and support you in making change.
My hope is that I can be a useful resource and provide a supportive relationship within which you can make meaningful change. As a highly trained psychologist, I provide evidence-based psychological therapies for adults and children with mild to severe psychological difficulties. I have significant experience of helping individuals with various types of anxiety (e.g. OCD and panic), depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. In addition, I have particular interests in working with eating related issues, long-term physical health conditions, and trauma. I will listen carefully to you and support you in making change.
0141 673 5245 View 0141 673 5245
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Emma Roberts
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Working with children requires a different approach compared to working with adults.
I specialize in assisting clients aged 8 years and above, recognizing modern life's increasing demands and complexities, particularly for young people who often require additional support. With the rise in anxiety-based school avoidance, managing friendships, stress and trauma alongside the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is common for young people of all ages to feel overwhelmed, leading to a diminished sense of joy and a struggle to cope effectively. My role is to provide guidance and equip clients with practical tools to navigate challenges, fostering resilience and maintaining mental well-being over time.
Working with children requires a different approach compared to working with adults.
I specialize in assisting clients aged 8 years and above, recognizing modern life's increasing demands and complexities, particularly for young people who often require additional support. With the rise in anxiety-based school avoidance, managing friendships, stress and trauma alongside the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is common for young people of all ages to feel overwhelmed, leading to a diminished sense of joy and a struggle to cope effectively. My role is to provide guidance and equip clients with practical tools to navigate challenges, fostering resilience and maintaining mental well-being over time.
01236 914451 View 01236 914451
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Susan McQuaker
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
I have worked with children, adolescents and their families for over 25 years, supporting their mental health and wellbeing, in education and other charitable organisations.
Hello, I am a Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner and Dramatherapist. In therapy, participants are supported to use creative expression to set goals, solve problems, express feelings and achieve improved mental health. Together in therapy there will be opportunities to consider how your personal life informs the way you experience the world. My work is influenced by trauma-informed approaches, which allow us to look at ourselves and understand why we may suffer. I am also a qualified secondary school teacher with extensive experience of working with people with trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, bereavement and loss.
I have worked with children, adolescents and their families for over 25 years, supporting their mental health and wellbeing, in education and other charitable organisations.
Hello, I am a Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner and Dramatherapist. In therapy, participants are supported to use creative expression to set goals, solve problems, express feelings and achieve improved mental health. Together in therapy there will be opportunities to consider how your personal life informs the way you experience the world. My work is influenced by trauma-informed approaches, which allow us to look at ourselves and understand why we may suffer. I am also a qualified secondary school teacher with extensive experience of working with people with trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, bereavement and loss.
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Ann McPaul
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a clinical psychologist who works therapeutically with adolescents and adults (individuals and couples) from day to day difficulties to more severe difficulties. I also offer cognitive assessment to children, young people and adults (please contact me for more information). I continue to work in the NHS and in private practice. I have worked in psychology for over 17 years and I qualified as a clinical psychologist from the University of Edinburgh in 2014.
I am a clinical psychologist who works therapeutically with adolescents and adults (individuals and couples) from day to day difficulties to more severe difficulties. I also offer cognitive assessment to children, young people and adults (please contact me for more information). I continue to work in the NHS and in private practice. I have worked in psychology for over 17 years and I qualified as a clinical psychologist from the University of Edinburgh in 2014.
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Dr Dela Mawutor - Topnotchd
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G11  (Online Only)
I am an HCPC registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist, with extensive experience of working with adults, children, couples, groups and families. I practice pluralistically based on a pluralistic framework which draws on techniques and interventions from a variety of therapeutic approaches and characterised by metatherapeutic communication with clients. Informed by my clinical experience and evidence-based practice, I work collaboratively with clients to help identify their therapeutic goals and corresponding appropriate tasks, tailored to their sense of what would be most useful for them.
I am an HCPC registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist, with extensive experience of working with adults, children, couples, groups and families. I practice pluralistically based on a pluralistic framework which draws on techniques and interventions from a variety of therapeutic approaches and characterised by metatherapeutic communication with clients. Informed by my clinical experience and evidence-based practice, I work collaboratively with clients to help identify their therapeutic goals and corresponding appropriate tasks, tailored to their sense of what would be most useful for them.
0141 673 9460 View 0141 673 9460
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Emma Baxter
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G2  (Online Only)
I have been a qualified clinical psychologist in the NHS since 2015. I work with children, young people and their families. I am highly skilled at adapting therapy for children / young people, working indirectly with parents and working systemically with families. My training means I am skilled in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood right through adult life. I am very skilled at working therapeutically with adults and primarily focus on working with adults in my private practice. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
I have been a qualified clinical psychologist in the NHS since 2015. I work with children, young people and their families. I am highly skilled at adapting therapy for children / young people, working indirectly with parents and working systemically with families. My training means I am skilled in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood right through adult life. I am very skilled at working therapeutically with adults and primarily focus on working with adults in my private practice. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
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Jane Edwards
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
I offer open ended counselling with adults, couples, young people and children.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Unhappy, experiencing relationship problems, feeling alone or held back by trauma or bereavement? Are you seeking counselling for a child or young person? Therapy can be short term, 4-6 sessions and we can work together in a highly focused way, including exploring strategies if you wish to. For some, longer term therapy is preferred. In this we can explore issues in greater depth and you can be supported to make lasting changes in your life. For children, therapy happens in the midst of play and craft activities.
I offer open ended counselling with adults, couples, young people and children.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Unhappy, experiencing relationship problems, feeling alone or held back by trauma or bereavement? Are you seeking counselling for a child or young person? Therapy can be short term, 4-6 sessions and we can work together in a highly focused way, including exploring strategies if you wish to. For some, longer term therapy is preferred. In this we can explore issues in greater depth and you can be supported to make lasting changes in your life. For children, therapy happens in the midst of play and craft activities.
0131 381 4264 View 0131 381 4264
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Stephen Queen
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with children and naturally build trust and connection with children and teenagers to help model and present a secure base.
As an accredited CBT Therapist I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of presenting problems. Some of my recent work includes Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
I enjoy working with children and naturally build trust and connection with children and teenagers to help model and present a secure base.
As an accredited CBT Therapist I have experience in the treatment of a wide range of presenting problems. Some of my recent work includes Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Phobias, Trauma, Stress, Confidence, Sex Addiction, Teenage Troubles and Emotional Deregulation. I work with children, teenagers and adults, and am happy to explore anything specific that you'd like to discuss.
01698 674511 View 01698 674511
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Folke Wiemann - Music Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
I am a music therapist working with children, adolescents and adults.
Maybe you have tried talking therapy and feel stuck talking about the same things without seeing change.
 Maybe you regard yourself as a creative person and have noticed the positive influence music can have on your wellbeing, and wanting to explore this further.
 Maybe talking about things can feel overwhelming and you need a space to be heard without having to put things into words.
 Maybe you already use music to process your feelings and could benefit from guidance and support within that process.
 Maybe you are struggling with a specific issue in your life that you would like support with and try an alternative to counselling.
I am a music therapist working with children, adolescents and adults.
Maybe you have tried talking therapy and feel stuck talking about the same things without seeing change.
 Maybe you regard yourself as a creative person and have noticed the positive influence music can have on your wellbeing, and wanting to explore this further.
 Maybe talking about things can feel overwhelming and you need a space to be heard without having to put things into words.
 Maybe you already use music to process your feelings and could benefit from guidance and support within that process.
 Maybe you are struggling with a specific issue in your life that you would like support with and try an alternative to counselling.
01764 915879 View 01764 915879
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Gulistan Karaca
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
I have been doing child, adolescent, adult, family counseling in London for two years and provides face-to-face and online psychological services.
Have you been feeling depressed lately? Do you no longer enjoy what you did previously? If you need psychological support and want a better life for yourself. Please get in touch. Let's find a solution together.
I have been doing child, adolescent, adult, family counseling in London for two years and provides face-to-face and online psychological services.
Have you been feeling depressed lately? Do you no longer enjoy what you did previously? If you need psychological support and want a better life for yourself. Please get in touch. Let's find a solution together.
020 8138 8356 View 020 8138 8356
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Vicki Creanor
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G44  (Online Only)
Since qualifying from my Doctorate, I have worked with children, adolescents, families and adults using a range of therapeutic interventions.
Within my practice, it is imperative that all clients are aware that therapy is taken at their individual pace. Following a thorough assessment, I help clients understand their current difficulties by building a narrative of what past events have contributed to the current problem and what may be maintaining it. From this, we collaboratively create an individual treatment plan that targets the presenting problem/s using the most relevant therapeutic approach available.
Since qualifying from my Doctorate, I have worked with children, adolescents, families and adults using a range of therapeutic interventions.
Within my practice, it is imperative that all clients are aware that therapy is taken at their individual pace. Following a thorough assessment, I help clients understand their current difficulties by building a narrative of what past events have contributed to the current problem and what may be maintaining it. From this, we collaboratively create an individual treatment plan that targets the presenting problem/s using the most relevant therapeutic approach available.
0141 673 8843 View 0141 673 8843
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Marie Finlay
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a parent concerned about your child's happiness, anxiety, well-being or behaviour? I’m here to help. With over 30 years of experience working with children and young people including as a CBT therapist, I specialise in empowering young individuals to conquer anxiety and take control of their lives. Behaviours like anger often mask underlying feelings and needs. Anger might conceal feelings of frustration, hurt, or fear. In many cases, these behaviours serve as a defence mechanism to cope with internal struggles such as stress, insecurity, or unresolved emotions.
Are you a parent concerned about your child's happiness, anxiety, well-being or behaviour? I’m here to help. With over 30 years of experience working with children and young people including as a CBT therapist, I specialise in empowering young individuals to conquer anxiety and take control of their lives. Behaviours like anger often mask underlying feelings and needs. Anger might conceal feelings of frustration, hurt, or fear. In many cases, these behaviours serve as a defence mechanism to cope with internal struggles such as stress, insecurity, or unresolved emotions.
01578 517323 View 01578 517323
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Ian Innes Counselling
Counsellor, MCOSCA Accred
Verified Verified
I work with aduls and children too.
As a COSCA Accredited person-centred counsellor I provide a place of safety and confidentiality where you can discuss openly what is troubling you, a place where you’ll be listened to. It may be that you are stressed, angry, frustrated, anxious, depressed, feeling lost or simply stuck, not sure what to do or how to express how you feel. Maybe you have suffered a loss or a bereavement and need help to find your way of moving on. I will be accepting and non-judgemental of what you have to say and work with you to help you find your answer.
I work with aduls and children too.
As a COSCA Accredited person-centred counsellor I provide a place of safety and confidentiality where you can discuss openly what is troubling you, a place where you’ll be listened to. It may be that you are stressed, angry, frustrated, anxious, depressed, feeling lost or simply stuck, not sure what to do or how to express how you feel. Maybe you have suffered a loss or a bereavement and need help to find your way of moving on. I will be accepting and non-judgemental of what you have to say and work with you to help you find your answer.
01542 285232 View 01542 285232
Sue Munday
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
Welcome to my page. I'm Sue Munday, a Psychodynamic Counsellor located in Dumfries and Galloway, working from Castle Douglas or on-line. I specialise in working with adults, children & young people. If you or you're child are grappling with life's challenges, then I'm here to help you navigate through your complex feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Through psychodynamic exploration, we can untangle the threads of your past to uncover any outdated messages, defenses, or coping mechanisms that might be hindering your progress. By understanding how your past influences your present, we can work towards a more fulfilling future.
Welcome to my page. I'm Sue Munday, a Psychodynamic Counsellor located in Dumfries and Galloway, working from Castle Douglas or on-line. I specialise in working with adults, children & young people. If you or you're child are grappling with life's challenges, then I'm here to help you navigate through your complex feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Through psychodynamic exploration, we can untangle the threads of your past to uncover any outdated messages, defenses, or coping mechanisms that might be hindering your progress. By understanding how your past influences your present, we can work towards a more fulfilling future.
01557 520284 View 01557 520284
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Gillian Reid Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
I began my study in the field of psychology - child psychology; social psychology; biological psychology; and cognitive psychology.
My mode of therapy is psychodynamic, based on Freudian psychoanalysis, where a basic, central, premise was his view of the mind. Freud’s belief intimated that some of what we experience on a day-to-day basis e.g. emotions, beliefs and impulses; takes place in the unconscious and is not available to the conscious mind. Similarly, my belief, is that the unconscious mind governs behaviour to a much greater degree than people suspect and my therapy involves deep exploration of clients’ past to access, and understand, the root cause of their problems. The emphasis of psychodynamic therapy is on the trust between client and therapist.
I began my study in the field of psychology - child psychology; social psychology; biological psychology; and cognitive psychology.
My mode of therapy is psychodynamic, based on Freudian psychoanalysis, where a basic, central, premise was his view of the mind. Freud’s belief intimated that some of what we experience on a day-to-day basis e.g. emotions, beliefs and impulses; takes place in the unconscious and is not available to the conscious mind. Similarly, my belief, is that the unconscious mind governs behaviour to a much greater degree than people suspect and my therapy involves deep exploration of clients’ past to access, and understand, the root cause of their problems. The emphasis of psychodynamic therapy is on the trust between client and therapist.
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Magda Gould
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
St Andrews-based counsellor and trauma therapist. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and I work with adults and older children (11+). I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to explore whatever may bring you to therapy.
St Andrews-based counsellor and trauma therapist. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and I work with adults and older children (11+). I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to explore whatever may bring you to therapy.
01334 237270 View 01334 237270
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Jonny Lovett
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Alloa FK10
Attachment Based Family Therapy for Families (ABFT Informed Practice) with Teens is a short term intervention helping families that are experiencing breakdown due to loss of trust in relationships, exploring why teens can't take their problems to their parents, resolving family conflict and building long term secure child / parent relationships.
I work with Adults, Adolescents and Families with Teenagers and I support people with the challenges life throws at them. If you are experiencing loss or grief, relationship difficulties, trauma at any stage in life, or you want to explore your childhood and work towards making some peace for yourself I can help. Teenagers have their own specific problems to bring to counselling based on their age and stage in life, neurodiversity, relationships and mood regulation, risk taking behaviours and all that's involved around the journey to adulthood.
Attachment Based Family Therapy for Families (ABFT Informed Practice) with Teens is a short term intervention helping families that are experiencing breakdown due to loss of trust in relationships, exploring why teens can't take their problems to their parents, resolving family conflict and building long term secure child / parent relationships.
I work with Adults, Adolescents and Families with Teenagers and I support people with the challenges life throws at them. If you are experiencing loss or grief, relationship difficulties, trauma at any stage in life, or you want to explore your childhood and work towards making some peace for yourself I can help. Teenagers have their own specific problems to bring to counselling based on their age and stage in life, neurodiversity, relationships and mood regulation, risk taking behaviours and all that's involved around the journey to adulthood.
01259 235992 View 01259 235992
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