Our Child and Adolescent Team

Hello and welcome. I’m Becky and I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and adapted CBT for neurodivergent children and young people. I am on the Private Practice Register and a recognised provider with Axa Healthcare, Axappp, WPA, Aviva and Bupa.

CBT is an evidence based therapeutic approach approved by the National Institute for Healthcare and Excellence (NICE) tailored to support your child or young person’s mental health needs.

Condition specific CBT is recommended for depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, obsessive compulsive symptoms and body dysmorphia as well as other less common conditions.

Sessions are collaborative, working towards a shared understanding and psychological formulation regarding your child’s difficulties and identified goals with individualised treatment plans.

The techniques are adapted to your child’s developmental level helping them to connect their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, challenge negative thinking and worry and develop practical coping skills. Parents or carers involvement is encouraged, especially with younger children to reinforce skills at home, drawing on my background in family work and parent training.

I worked in the NHS Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) from 2002-2021 most recently as a CBT Lead and also as CBT Therapist/ Senior CAMHS Practitioner. For many years I was part of the CAMHS Multi Disciplinary Team offering neurodevelopmental assessments and behavioural interventions for neurodivergent children and their families including post diagnostic parent training. I have undertaken post graduate training in adapting CBT for young people on the autism spectrum.

My background is in Children's Services, both in a multi-disciplinary children with disabilities team and in children and families teams.

I am an accredited counsellor, with over 15 years of integrative counselling experience. I have worked in a variety of settings; a Mental Health Team, managing and working within children’s counselling services, a secure residential unit with teenagers, GP practice, a women’s’ prison both with individuals and their families and in a hospice working with children and their families pre and post bereavement.

I have extensive experience in working with children who are neurodivergent; children and young people with variations in cognitive functioning such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and the wide range of traits present within these variations.

I endeavour to bring best practice for my clients, and I customise the therapy to meet the individual needs and focus on first establishing a trusting relationship with the child or young person. I ethically incorporate creative play, talking therapies and rhythmic movement therapy into my practice.

Rhythmic Movement Training is a movement based, primitive (infant or neo-natal) reflex integration program that uses developmental movements, gentle isometric pressure, and self-awareness to rebuild the foundations necessary to help overcome learning, sensory, emotional and behavioural challenges for children and adults especially present in those who are neurodiverse or traumatised. (see link for more information -Home - Rhythmic Movement )

To support my inclusive practice, I am continuing to engage in highly specialised study. The understanding of the connection of mind and body functioning is advancing and is informing better practices. These advances are enabling me to better support clients by helping them develop their sense of self, understand their ‘profile’, be able to manage how they engage with the world and build relationships which are the foundations of wellbeing.

Very often children’s behaviours and emotions can leave parents/caregivers distressed or confused about how to best support them. I recognise the necessity of collaboration with the client and - in the case of children and young people -parents/primary caregivers to support thriving and flourishing.

I will happily answer questions about how I may approach work with you or your young person and will always offer a brief pre session check in to gather information to inform the assessment before the therapy begins.

I have over twenty years of experience supporting children and young people, initially - as a teacher and SENCo, then as a counsellor and mentor at schools and universities. I specialise in working with neurodiverse children and young people, helping them to identify any challenges and barriers within the education system, at home, and within the wider community. I then work with the child/young person to empower and equip them with the tools and techniques to address current and future challenges.

I am trained as an integrative therapist, meaning that I use a variety of techniques from different therapies including Person Centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Transactional Analysis. That allows me the flexibility to adapt the way that I work to meet the individual needs of the child or young person in a collaborative process. I work to help them develop strategies to manage a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, panic disorder, low self-esteem, phobias, trauma, complex grief, problems with anger, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In the first session I will go through a background history and talk about the child/young person’s challenges and parental concerns. We will then set goals for our work together. How I approach the first session is dependent on the age and confidence of the young person. Typically, parents are only present for part of the session.

I have worked in the NHS since 1987 both as a general nurse and mental health nurse in a variety of settings – hospital in patient and the community. The majority of my experience has been in mental health, now specialising in children’s behavioural and emotional well- being for over 20 years.

I currently work with children, young people and their families using a variety of skills. I work as a cognitive behavioural therapist with children and young people experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, school refusal, OCD and also I work with young people experiencing low mood and low self- esteem.

I work with children of all age groups. I support parents to strengthen their positive parenting strategies and their relationships .

I have worked in the NHS since 2002 in a variety of mental health and learning disability settings. My career overall has remained in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support Team and specialist NHS ASD diagnostic services, whilst earlier in my career spending time working in an intensive therapy service. I have a strong passion for helping young people and their families achieve the best outcomes alongside an understanding of the difficulties, but also to recognise the strengths and resilience within the family.

A significant part of my offering within private work is supporting parents in their support of their young person, helping parents adapt strategies they are using and also to help parents think about their own goals and aims. This approach is supported via a systemic way of working.

I have significant experience in working with young people who suffer from anxiety-related disorders such as OCD, separation anxiety, generalised anxiety, and phobias including emetophobia. Either as a main difficulty or an associated difficulty of another mental health difficulty, I have experience and a strong passion for working with young people with low mood and depression. Alongside this, I also have a special interest and significant experience of working with young people and their families where the young person may or may not have a diagnosis of ASD (but may have a presentation suggested of ASD) which also includes associated experience of interlinked ASD mental health difficulties such as the above.

I feel it is important to have an honest approach with young people and their families, ensuring there is clarity about difficulties and the best way to help the recovery process, whilst recognising that the initial steps to engaging with someone new, sometimes can be the hardest.

I’m able to offer sessions on an individual basis, family sessions or a mix of both. Depending on the difficulties, sometimes family sessions can be a safe and effective way to help understand difficulties and support change within the family home. There are times when a young person may not feel able to attend a session on their own, I am wholly accepting of parents attending sessions initially. There are times when out-of-session tasks may be beneficial to support the work in session, alongside this and if confidentiality allows, involving parents in a session overview with a view to collaborative working which may include parental support outside of sessions for session tasks. This stems from my experience of working within an intensive therapy service.

I listen to young people and their families in a non-judgemental way. It’s important to understand the current difficulties to ensure the right approach is taken, whilst working collaboratively. It’s also important to close a course of treatment, looking at individual relapse prevention work.

I qualified as a counsellor in 2006 working for a local charity which is still ongoing. I have undertaken many projects for them working with:

Victims of domestic abuse in Wythenshawe as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Young people in schools and pupil referral units and in private practice.

Trauma projects for young people – one being those at risk of/involved in Child Sexual exploitation as part of a multi-disciplinary project in Rochdale, Wigan and Stockport. Another working with care leavers. Working with victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.

EAP clients.

I facilitate crisis management groups when needed.

I feel I offer my clients a non-judgemental, safe place to unpick their issues and look at making positive changes and move forward. I work at my clients pace, giving them the time and space they need to feel more in control of their own lives. I have had the luxury over the years of being able to give my trauma clients the time and space they need to come to terms and move on from what has happened to them. I am as passionate about my work today as I was when I started my training back in 2003.

Children and teenagers can be reticent when it comes to sharing their personal experiences with a stranger. One of the most fundamental skills of the therapist is an ability to engage these young people, earn their trust and encourage them to open up. For me, therapy starts with understanding what interests them, learning about their lives and exploring what is uniquely important to them.

Bumps, bruises and scrapes are a part of growing up. So are struggles, anxieties and mood swings. Challenges arise for all of us from the day we are born and play an important role in developing our problem-solving skills and our resilience.

Sometimes though, these challenges can be overwhelming for a young person and can give rise to issues such as low mood and depression, general anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, social anxiety, school refusal, exam anxiety, low self-esteem, separation anxiety, perfectionism, health anxiety and specific phobias.

A fresh way of looking at themselves, these issues and the world around them allows children and young people try out news skills and strategies in order to make healthier choices and move towards becoming the person they want to be.

As well as traditional CBT, I work with an approach called DNA-V: a therapy which has been specifically developed for young children and teenagers. It is positive, relatable to their lives and allows them to take responsibility for, and ownership of, change even at a young age.

DNA is the genetic material that determines how we look and function. However, there is a different type of DNA which has been developed to help us understand how we feel and how we act in the world. It comprises three skills which we all have from the moment we are born. These are our Discoverer, Noticer and Advisor skills. Transforming each skill into a character allows children and young people to see what might be getting in the way of them leading their lives according to what is uniquely important to them; their Values (DNA-V).

Therapy can involve parents or carers, either in part or for the entirety of the session. Depending on age, I do encourage children to work towards spending some time with just the two of us but to also share what they feel comfortable with the parent or carer at the end of the session.

In addition to my private practice I have experience working with schools; providing support for pupils in the form of individual therapy as well as running presentations and workshops for parents.

I have over 9 years experience of supporting children and young people with common mental health problems. I am an accredited CBT Therapist and I have gained my experience working in the NHS, private sector and in schools.

I have worked with a wide range of common mental health problems including depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, specific phobias and other conditions. I have experience of using CBT and supporting those who also have additional neurodevelopmental needs such as Autism.

I understand the importance of implementing the CBT protocols, however adapting the principals to the needs of the young person and their family.

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist (over 30 years) offering assessment and therapy for children, young people, and their families. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, from early childhood through to young adulthood (up to 25).

I frequently see children and young people with anxiety, OCD, phobias (including school refusal), depression, and low self-esteem. I also work with those who have been through trauma, loss, or family change, and with children who are struggling with anger, behaviour that feels hard to manage, or difficulties with sleep, eating, or toileting.

For younger children, I usually work with parents and child together. For older children and young adults, I offer individual therapy, often with parents involved in the background as appropriate. My approach draws on evidence-based models but is always tailored to the person in front of me. I also provide consultation and advice to parents, schools, and other professionals.

I start with an assessment. This may or may not include the child, depending on age and what parents feel is appropriate. We go through background history and talk about concerns and goals.

My most recent NHS role was as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in CAMHS . I trained at Lancaster and Manchester universities, with further postgraduate training in systemic practice (family therapy) at Birmingham. I also supervise other clinical psychologists and have experience training professionals in health, education, and social care.

I have worked remotely since 2020 and find it highly effective—no waiting rooms, no travel, just straightforward, focused sessions.

Hello! I'm Dan, a cognitive behavioural therapist specialising in working with children and young people in the Greater Manchester area. I have 6 years of experience working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). I love my job and find it really rewarding to help people navigate their mental health challenges.

My primary focus is providing support for those facing anxiety related difficulties including general anxiety, worry, OCD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety and specific phobias. Many of the children and young people I work with have additional needs such as autism or ADHD. In my practice, I take a time-limited approach, where we set goals collaboratively. You can expect the first sessions to focus on assessment, allowing me to gain an understanding of your unique situation. Once we have established a shared understanding, we will transition into the treatment stage, where we will work together to address your concerns. Throughout our work, my aim is to empower you with the tools, understanding and skills you need to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

My name is Helen and I have been working as an integrative counsellor for the past 22 years. My foundation training is in Person Centred counselling, but work integrating the Cognitive therapy and Transactional Analysis.

I have worked with families, children and young people through private counselling, the NHS, independent schools, colleges and university. I have worked within the NHS school counselling service as well as independent schools and colleges providing a supportive therapeutic service for their students. My experience includes working in a Pupil referral Unit, helping young people and their families deal with Mental Health difficulties, ASD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. For some children who are struggling with these difficulties attending mainstream school is challenge.

Currently within the Childrens Rooms I use my coaching, counselling and teaching experience to support children and young people learning to manage their emotional difficulties and for some the challenges of autism and ADHD. I am a warm and empathic counsellor who believes that providing a supportive environment can help young people to feel validated and understand themselves better as they learn and grow.

I am well placed to help you manage any difficulties you might be experiencing and to offer an individual approach. I am a very warm and empathic counsellor who believes that each individual has the capacity to grow and change.

I have been working with clients with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties for over 12 years. My specialism in child & adolescent psychotherapeutic counselling offers therapy in a deeply relational, fun and creative way. With a foundation in trauma-informed care and signifiant experience working with neurodiverse young people in primary, secondary and alternative education, my approach extends beyond the counselling room—I closely with school and family, advocating for each child's holistic well-being in all environments.

I use a variety of modalities in therapy including sand tray work, play, mindfulness, art and neuroscience. My open and personable attitude allows humour and creativity to create a strong bond with his clients that facilitates young people to be able to express themselves fully.

Counselling is a way of exploring issues, feelings, relationships and behaviours in order to improve wellbeing, feel listened to and understood. I am passionate about my work and my aim is to help young people between ages 7-18 to make sense of their difficulties, whether emotional or relational, by helping them explore experiences and feelings they want to work through at their own pace and in a way that is tailored to their needs.

On a more personal note, I love walking my family labradoodle, watching and playing football (Man City fan).

I have worked with families, children, and young people for 15 years in a range of settings, including, schools, colleges, pupil referral units, children’s residential care homes, communities and directly within the family home.

I am an Advance Clinical Practitioner (4th year Trainee) providing counselling and Psychotherapy in Transactional Analysis. I provide individual and family sessions for those seeking to make positive changes within their lives by embracing change, letting go of what no longer serves us, and accepting permanence.

I have gained a particular interest in working with young people who identify as neurodivergent (both post and or pre-diagnosis.) In my current role, I work for Mental Health Charity that provides support to children and young people who are at risk of self-harming/ have suicidal ideations and intrusive thoughts and a range of complex needs.

I work directly with adults, families and young people who may be affected by friendship and relationship difficulties, abuse, trauma, low mood, depression, poor self-esteem, low confidence, negative thinking patterns, emotional school-based avoidance, bullying, anger and low motivation.

I qualified as a counsellor over 12 years ago and have experience working with children and young people aged 5 – 17 years within schools, colleges & organisational settings. I work in private practice as a counsellor and clinical supervisor for newly qualified & student counsellors, alongside a team lead role overseeing both adults & children’s counsellors. My background prior to counselling was in family & youth support.

 I offer person-centred counselling with a neurodivergent affirming approach. I have both lived and professional experience of children with autism & ADHD. I am passionate about creating a safe space to explore thoughts & feelings and believe therapy can help identify strengths, build confidence and develop a greater sense of self awareness and self-acceptance.  By recognising and celebrating unique skills, we can compassionately discuss any challenges your child may be facing.

I am a fully qualified, BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering therapy both remotely and face-to-face.

I have over 10 years’ experience supporting adults and young people aged 12 and above, across a wide range of clinical settings. My career began working within inpatient services for adolescents with anorexia, since then, I’ve specialised in treating eating disorders using evidence-based approach CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). Included but not limited to:
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

I have a particular passion for working with adolescents, and I offer a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate space for young people and their families. My work with this age group includes support for:
• Disordered eating and diagnosed eating disorders
• Low self-esteem
• Bosy dismorphia and body image concerns
• Anxiety (including panic, generalised anxiety and social anxiety)
• OCD, health anxiety, and specific phobias
• Depression and low mood

I also support parents and carers in understanding the therapeutic process and in supporting their child’s recovery. ”

I work as a Psychological Therapist Accredited in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies, Schema Therapy and I am an Accredited EMDR Consultant with 10 years of NHS experience. I have worked in various NHS adult mental health foundation (MFT) trusts as well as children and adolescent’s mental health services (CAMHS). I am currently working in the NHS as a senior clinician as well as working in private practice. In the past 3 years I have specialised in trauma and neurodiversity.

I have experience of working with all age groups suffering with a variety of disorders. My experience to date includes working with Complex Trauma with PTSD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Health Anxiety, Low Self Esteem, Perfectionism, IBS, Low Mood, Depression & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Furthermore, I provide online assessments, therapy and consultations remotely through Zoom and Skype. I can deliver all modalities of therapy efficiently and effectively via remote working.

I thoroughly enjoy working with people of all ages from children, adolescents and adults helping them to enhance their lives, as well as work through their troubles collaboratively.

I have a huge passion for the work that I do within the field of Cognitive Behavioural, Schema & EMDR Psychotherapy as well as other therapy modalities and I am currently continuing research in the field of Psychology and remote delivered therapy.

I am an experienced supervisor in both CBT and EMDR.

Additionally, I have experience offering supportive consultation for professionals in the legal profession and I have offered consultation and training on burnt out in the legal profession.

Experienced in Working With:
• Social Anxiety Disorder • Attachment-Focused difficulties • Childhood Trauma • Complex trauma and PTSD • Depression • Emetophobia • Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) • Health Anxiety • Low Self-Esteem • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Phobias • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Panic Disorder • Relationship difficulties • Road Traffic Accidents • Separation Anxiety • Social Anxiety Disorder • Neurodiversity

Hello, I’m Sarah. I’m passionate about helping young people feel more connected, confident, and hopeful. With 17 years of NHS experience - including 8 years supporting adolescents in CAMHS - I understand how life’s challenges can impact mood and relationships. Since 2021, I’ve been fully accredited and insured as an Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT) offering a safe, supportive space to work through depression and relationship difficulties.

How I Can Help
If your child is feeling low, struggling with friendships, or finding life changes overwhelming, you’re not alone. IPT-A is a proven, evidence-based therapy that focuses on improving relationships and reducing depression. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life and find ways to make things feel lighter and more manageable.

Specialist Areas
• Depression and low mood
• Adolescent mental health (ages 12-18)
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions (divorce, school changes, moving home)
• Loss and complicated grief

My Approach
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescence (IPT-A) is a structured, time-limited therapy (12–16 sessions) that helps you understand the link between mood and relationships. For adolescents, IPT-A focuses on:
• Grief – Coping with loss
• Role Disputes – Conflicts in important relationships where expectations differ (e.g., family, friends, siblings, teachers)
• Role Transitions – Adjusting to big life changes
• Interpersonal Challenges – Building and maintaining friendships

Benefits:
• Stronger, healthier relationships
• Relief from depressive symptoms
• Greater confidence in social situations

Sessions:
• 12–16 sessions
• Fully accredited and insured 

Hi! My name is Amelia. I am an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) who works with children, adolescents and their parents/carers. I currently work in CAMHS as a CBT Therapist, I also work part time as a lecturer for students completing training in Low Intensity CBT. Additionally, I provide clinical supervision for both trainee and qualified practitioners.

I love working with young people - I appreciate how difficult life can be for our younger generation, and I want to support them to overcome their challenges and live their lives as fully as possible. I often work with young people affected by low mood/depression, general anxiety, phobias, OCD, trauma, panic or social anxiety, although I can offer support with a wide range of difficulties.

I am really passionate about working to the goals of young people and helping them to feel empowered and involved in their own care. CBT involves thinking about how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact with each other and how, sometimes, they can lead to us getting a bit ‘stuck’. I support children, young people and families to understand their experiences and figure out strategies to challenge and change thoughts and behaviours, in order to improve wellbeing.

Asking for help can be scary, we can have all sorts of worries about being judged, misunderstood or not listened to. The feedback I’ve had from young people is that I’m approachable, empathic, a good listener, and that I help them understand that they aren’t alone. If you’re a young person who is struggling, I want to hear your story and help you.

Welcome. I am an HCPC-registered Psychologist with 25 years of experience supporting people through life's challenges across community and in-patient settings. Over the last two decades, I have worked as a clinician, teacher, workshop facilitator, therapist and treatment manager.

I work closely with individuals facing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and OCD, as well as those navigating trauma, tough life changes like separation, and neurodiversity (like ADHD, autism & learning differences). Whether I am running a resilience workshop in a school or working one-on-one, I am dedicated to helping people find their strength.

My Therapeutic Approach

Every family’s journey is completely unique, which is why I believe therapy should be too. To truly help, I want to get to know you as parents or caregivers, alongside your child, so I can fully understand what you are going through together.

Our work always begins with an initial assessment. This helps us collaboratively build a holistic care plan tailored to your family's specific needs and goals. To support you, I draw from a wide range of proven psychological techniques, including:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
• SFT (Solution Focused Therapy)
• ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
• Schema Therapy

While each of these approaches is powerful on its own, blending them allows me to fully respect your child’s unique processing style and sensory needs. Together, we will build practical strategies to help your family cope more confidently—always moving at a pace that feels safe and supportive for everyone.

Taking the First Step

I completely understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. My aim is to provide a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental space where you and your child feel truly listened to and understood. You do not have to navigate these challenges alone. Together, we can explore how to move forward and bring about meaningful, positive change for your family.

Hello, I’m Lorella, I’m a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor, and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with children and young people, offering a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space where they can explore whatever they may be experiencing.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked as a secondary school science teacher with young people aged 11–18. Alongside teaching across KS3, GCSE and A-level, I held pastoral responsibilities and worked closely with young people, parents, carers, teachers and other professionals.

This experience gave me a real appreciation of how closely emotional wellbeing can be connected to education, relationships, confidence and a young person’s developing sense of themselves. It continues to shape the way I work therapeutically and gives me a particular understanding of the world young people navigate both inside and outside the therapy room.

My therapeutic approach

My approach is person-centred, warm and non-judgemental. I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to helping a young person feel comfortable enough to explore what they are experiencing.

I offer a calm and confidential space where young people can be themselves, without pressure to have all the answers or even know where to begin. I see therapy as something we do together, supporting each young person to better understand themselves, their emotions and their experiences, and to discover what might help them move forward.

I understand that starting counselling can feel daunting, particularly for a young person. My aim is to make therapy feel approachable and to allow trust to develop naturally, at their own pace.

My experience

Following my teaching career, I trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist and developed my clinical experience across school and community settings. During my clinical training, I provided one-to-one counselling to young people within a secondary school, as well as supporting parents, carers, teachers and other adults experiencing the emotional challenges associated with supporting children and young people. I have also worked as a counsellor within a community carers’ service.

Alongside my private therapeutic work, I currently work within NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. This has further strengthened my understanding of how emotional wellbeing can affect confidence, motivation, relationships and everyday life.

What I can help with

I work with a range of difficulties and life experiences, including:

 • Anxiety and worry
• Low mood
• Stress and feeling overwhelmed
• Bereavement and loss
• Neurodiversity
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Relationship difficulties
• School and education-related challenges
• Difficult or changing life circumstances

A safe space to begin

I understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step for both young people and their families. My aim is to offer a calm, accepting and confidential space where a young person can feel safe to explore what they are experiencing, make sense of their emotions and begin to find their own way forward.

You don’t need to know exactly what you’re experiencing or what you need help with before starting therapy. We can begin there, together.

I have worked for the NHS since 2007 & also in the private sector as an accredited Counsellor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, EMDR therapist, supervisor and Registered Dietitian. I have experience of working with children and families within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), community services and hospital settings. With this unique skillset, I can tailor sessions to your individual requirements using a range of tools and techniques. I offer a non-judgemental and supportive space to children, young people and their families to explore their concerns.

As a Dietitian I specialise in working with children and young people with Eating Disorders and eating difficulties, including ARFID. I also work with children with allergies, coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastro-intestinal issues, infant feeding difficulties such as reflux, cows milk protein allergy or aversive feeding.

I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for children and young people with a range of difficulties including social anxiety, general anxiety, panic disorder, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, low mood, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, trauma and eating disorders / difficulties, including ARFID.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a unique and powerful therapy which I am trained and accredited in. This is an evidence based therapy which helps people recover from difficult life experiences and reduces the emotional impact of these life events.

Within my role as a Counsellor I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for children and young people to explore their difficulties. My specialist areas include bereavement, eating difficulties, friendship issues, low mood, exam stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem/confidence.

I can offer filial therapy sessions, which is a blend of child-led play therapy and family therapy. This form of therapy helps children communicate their feelings through play.

I am also a qualified supervisor and provide sessions to trainee and qualified therapists.

I look forward to working with you.

I have worked within the NHS for 5 years as a clinical psychologist and specialise in offering assessment, formulation and therapy for individuals with physical and mental health difficulties, which often involves developing an understanding of the links between people’s physical and emotional difficulties and supporting them to manage their associated distress.

I have experience of working with children and families in different settings including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS), community and hospital based physical health settings, and forensic settings in young offender’s prisons. I have experience of working with children with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, self-harming and suicidal behaviours, attachment and relational difficulties and a wide range of physical health problems, including medically unexplained symptoms. I offer assessment and therapy for emotional and behavioural difficulties in children from secondary school age upwards.

My work with children with physical health problems involves supporting both the child and family to understand and cope with the psychological distress associated with living with and managing a physical health problem. I have experience of working with and liaising with different services that might be involved in a child and families care such as social services, medical professionals, mental health services, and the criminal justice system.

I work in a relational way with both children and families and understand the challenges and impact that emotional and physical health difficulties can have on the family dynamic. I work individually with children but also work with children and families to think about the emotional impact on the family dynamic.

My name is Claire Friday. I have trained as a integrative Psychotherapist at the Northern Guild in Newcastle. Before training as a psychotherapist I worked for over 15 years in the adoption field.

I have worked with various charities, including a child bereavement service and within primary school settings supporting children and young people. More recently I have worked as a psychotherapist with adults within an Enhanced Primary Care Team.

My training at the Northern Guild incorporated working creatively with both children and adults, as appropriate to support and enable expression where words may be difficult to find.

I work with issues such as bereavement, low self-esteem, OCD, somatic issues, eating issues, self-harm, identity issues, peer/bullying issues, anger, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, attachment issues and trauma.

My approach to therapy is to be a companion alongside my client, supporting them by providing a calm and safe environment to explore what brings them to therapy.

When working with children and young people I will meet both the client and parent/s to support understanding of the current difficulties and explore how I can support the client and agree an initial plan so there is a shared sense of direction.

Hi, I’m Rosie! I have worked with children for the past 10 years, and have spent the last 5 years working in the NHS within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

The young people I have worked with previously describe me as a warm, kind, and caring person, who is non-judgemental and genuine.

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), and currently work as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner and CBT Lead of a large local NHS service. Within my role, I conduct both routine and urgent assessments, and deliver a wide range of therapeutic goal-based interventions to young people aged between 6 - 18.

I absolutely adore working with children, young people, and their families, and have extensive experience working with a variety of mental health difficulties, from mild to severe, as well as more complex presentations.

These problems typically consist of anxiety and mood disorders, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, panic, health anxiety, trauma (including PTSD), social anxiety, body dysmorphia, phobias, and other conditions.

Likewise, I also support young people who are experiencing low mood, sleep difficulties and emotional dysregulation. I therefore manage risk and safety plan on a day-to-day basis, predominantly supporting young people and their families to cope with issues of self-harm and engagement in suicidal ideation.

In addition to the above, I have 10 years’ experience of working with children with neurodiversity, such as Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and more recently have begun adapting CBT methods to meet my clients’ additional needs.

As both an experienced therapist and practitioner, I often draw upon my knowledge and skills of a range of different evidence-based models, depending on the needs of the young person or their family.

I will initially work together with a young person to understand the problems they are experiencing, and then will seek to develop a shared understanding of their difficulties. Later, we will begin to challenge some of the difficult thoughts they may be experiencing, and then gradually expose them to trying out new coping behaviours.

I believe the real key to positive change is developing a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients. I am therefore someone who always put 100% into everything I do, and will consistently aim to achieve the very best outcomes I can for all the young people and the families I work with.

Hi, Rosie here!

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with a wealth of experience having worked across the North West for the past 13 Years. During my time as a Counsellor I have helped support children, adolescents and families.

I provide a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where the client/s can freely express their thoughts, feelings and feel heard. I am qualified in a range of therapeutic approaches and as an Integrative Psychotherapist I tailor the session to best suit the young person’s personality and needs, to reach the desired outcome.

Having previously worked in CAMHS enabled me to help families and children suffering with a range of issues including Anxiety, Low-mood, Self-harm, Issues around bullying, School refusal, Dyslexia, Autism, Anger, Low motivation and Behavioural issues. I work creatively with children, so that they feel at ease to express themselves and share their concerns. Through my wealth of experience, I have encountered many different situations including working with Children in the Foster Care System, Caregivers, Support staff, Social Workers and Foster parents, enabling them the skills required to manage the demands of children who are struggling with any change and/or instability they are facing.

I am bilingual in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and English and have a wealth of knowledge of South Asian Culture. Throughout your time with me I commit to working ethically and adhering to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy guidelines.

I have extensive experience (over 20 years) of working as a clinical psychologist specialising in helping children and their families. I offer assessment and therapy for a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems in children from birth to college age. I frequently help children and young people with depression and low self-esteem, anxiety problems, panic and obsessive compulsive disorder and difficulties with anger.

I also work with children who have been traumatised, either by road traffic accidents, abuse and bullying. I often see children who have behavioural problems, who may be on the autistic spectrum or suffer ADHD, and I help them and their families, to deal more effectively with their difficulties. My most recent role in the NHS has been in leading a team who help children deal with the psychological distress of living with physical health problems, and this is my specialist interest. I frequently deal with children with selective eating problems, constipation and soiling, anxiety, pain and other emotional and behavioural difficulties associated with physical health conditions.

I start therapy with an assessment. This may or may not include the child depending on the child’s age and parents’ concerns. We go through the child’s background history and talk about parents’ concerns and goals for treatment. I can then help parents prepare their child for therapy. All the techniques I use are evidence-based but as play is such an important part of development I use humour and creative strategies to make the appointments child friendly and appropriate to the child’s developmental stage. If there is a concern about the child’s cognitive abilities I also offer psychometric testing to explore these and I provide a report with recommendations.

I also offer advice on referrals to other professionals when a child presents with difficulties that are outside of my experience. I have considerable experience in training other professionals who work in health and education and in social services. I also supervise a number of other clinical psychologists. I am a British Psychological Society Expert Witness and as such I am able to carry out medico-legal assessments and treatment for children and families.

What I offer:
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist offering a confidential psychological therapy service. I use the most effective therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Cognitive analytic Therapy (CAT).

I work with young people whose traumas have manifested in many forms of emotional distress such as: Anxiety, depression, phobias, post-traumatic stress, low mood, difficult unusual beliefs and distressing voice-hearing.

The therapy begins by together understanding how the problem developed and how it is maintained. Your therapy will be tailored to the young person’s individual needs which may draw on a number of approaches. At the end of your therapy, you will have a written summary of your therapy which includes potential unhelpful patterns to look out for and new ways of coping.

Therapy can be online or face-to-face. We include parents and others where appropriate. In truth it’s difficult to give a precise description of how therapy will proceed as each piece of therapy is unique. However, the therapeutic relationship is central, as is working in a collaborative and empowering way.

About me:
I qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2006 and have worked in the NHS for over 20 yrs. I currently hold the position of Principal Clinical Psychologist and help to manage a large psychological service within a busy Early Intervention for Psychosis service. 

In addition to my training as a Clinical Psychologist I have gained further postgraduate qualifications and specialise in several different therapeutic approaches. A proportion of my role involves teaching and supervising other Clinical Psychologists. I am trained in and use EMDR therapy in my practice.

My work usually involves sitting together but can also involve taking the work out of the therapy room if together we feel this would be helpful.

I am a registered counsellor working with children and young people. I have experience working in a variety of settings such as private practice, the charity sector, local primary schools and high schools, Alternative Provisions (AP) and Pupil Referral Units (PRU). This has given me a wide range of knowledge from children and young people of all ages, backgrounds and settings who are experiencing issues such as bullying, gender and identity issues, anger and aggression, anxiety, depression, changes in family dynamics, domestic abuse and Neurodivergence.

I am committed to continuous learning and ongoing development of my skills. Since completing my formal training, I have completed a number of additional courses to enhance my understanding and knowledge around child development and working with Neurodivergent clients. I am continuing to engage in courses and external studies to advance my work with clients and better understand my clients and their experience of the world. I actively engage in online learning in areas relating to child development, neurodiversity, Childrens mental health, Adverse Childhood Experiences and the impact on children and young people.

I am aware that often children’s big emotions and behaviours can be difficult to manage at home which can leave parents distressed and feeling overwhelmed at times wondering how to best support them. I have experience in working with children and young people who are neurodiverse; such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and the wide range of traits present within these variations.

I work with my younger clients through the use of creative play and talking therapies, I feel I can keep them engaged in the sessions often with humour, creative play, games and creating a fun and engaging environment for them to feel comfortable and build a trusting relationship to allow young people to understand their own mental health and help them to find useful tools and techniques to manage how they are feeling.

I will happily answer questions about how I may approach work with you or your young person and will always offer a brief pre session check in to gather information to inform the assessment before the therapy begins.

Within my role I manage risk and safety plan on a day-to-day basis, predominantly supporting young people and their families to cope with issues of self-harm and engagement in suicidal ideation. I engage in regular training in safeguarding for children, young people and vulnerable adults to ensure my skills and knowledge are up to date.

I am a qualified nurse and qualified CBT therapist and CBT Lead in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent mental health services). I have worked in CAMHS and Adult mental health services for the last 13 years. I am a registered member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. [BABCP].

I have a special interest in child mental health and I work with a wide range of presenting mental health difficulties including OCD, generalised anxiety disorder, PTSD, social anxiety, specific phobia, panic disorder, low mood and low self esteem.

I am passionate about CBT and how it can help young people and parents/carers understand their difficulties and how to begin to challenge those difficulties and break the cycle. I work collaboratively with young people and parents and can work individually with parents when indicated/requested. I also provide individual and family sessions for those seeking to make positive changes within their lives. I also offer adapted CBT for people who are neurodivergent (Autism & ADHD) and who need therapy adapting to meet those needs.

My role involves working with young people who identify as neurodivergent and offer support and strategies to help both pre and post diagnosis.

I can also offer different approaches to meet individualised needs, offering individual systemic parenting support for a variety of presenting mental health difficulties along side autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge.

I have further training in positive behavioural support (PBS), riding the rapids which is a parenting evidenced based intervention, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR.

My work seeks to empower young people and parents and support them with the tools they need to help overcome the obstacles they are facing.

Hi my name is Lynn. I am a trained counsellor with 5 years experience supporting children and young people from age 5 to 16, working with the child and their families.

Throughout this time I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges children face at different stages of their development. I use a integrative approach tailored to each child’s needs, drawing from Personal-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Talking Therapy and other evidence-based practices.

It is important for each client to feel heard, respected and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. To achieved this I would start by building a good relationship together, using Talking or Playing Therapy with a Personal-Centred approach. This will give the child time and a non-judgmental space to feel safe to talk and explore their issues.

My experience includes working with children with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, school avoidance, suicidal ideation, self-harm, eating disorders and many more. Some of my work has involved supporting neurodivergent children, helping them build confidence and resilience by exploring different ways of understanding and living with their ongoing issues.

Giving them time to embrace and accept who they are. I am passionate about helping children navigate life’s challenges and believe in their capacity for them to heal, grow and thrive.

Hello! I am a therapeutic counsellor and coach with a background in counselling, supervision, coaching and learning facilitation.

Parenting can be joyful and deeply meaningful, but also exhausting, lonely, and full of questions – especially when your child experiences and responds to the world differently. My role at The Children’s Rooms is to offer a space where you can feel heard, supported whilst you navigate helpful ways forward in supporting your child.

With 10 years counselling experience incorporating a solution focused coaching approach into therapeutic practice, my approach is rooted in human connection. I work from a person-centred, humanistic base meaning I’ll meet you where you are, listen to your challenges, hopes and aims. We’ll work together over (between) 4 and 6 sessions. In doing so, I also bring my full history of experiences as a clinical supervisor and personal development facilitator as this richness has deepened my respect for how unique each person’s journey is – and how powerful it can be to feel truly met in the midst of it.

What else might be helpful for you to know? Well, I co-facilitate a training course titled, Working with the Functionality of Neurodivergent Children and Young People; completed a year-long CPD in Person-Centred Family Therapy and I’m currently (slowly!) working toward a certificate in Autism Coaching – although my Doctorate is taking priority at the moment. Still, I continue to learn every day from those I work with, and I’m always listening for what feels most useful and supportive.

Hi, my name is Wayne.

I am an integrative counsellor working with children and young people, I have worked in a number of areas offering a safe, trauma-informed, supportive and non-judgemental counselling space to my clients. I have offered counselling for many difficulties including anxiety, loss, separation, trauma, low mood and bereavement.

I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents with neurodiversity and have extensive experience working within schools with children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What I offer . . .
I offer a variety of therapeutic tools and techniques within a holistic approach, to meet the needs of the young people I work with. All sessions are tailored to the specific, individual needs of the young person I am working with to offer an open, creative, supportive, and accepting environment which enables my clients to explore their difficulties and experiences. I am committed to facilitate a space that feels welcoming and where the children and young people I work with can express themselves fully and feel listened to, heard and understood.

Background
I have worked within a military setting alongside the Royal Navy, within the fitness and coaching industry as well as in schools with children and young people. Alongside being an integrative counsellor, I am also a qualified personal trainer, fitness coach and teach PE in schools. Through this role I developed my passion to support the emotional health of the people I work with as well as their physical health.

I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work in accordance with their high standards and ethical guidelines. I have a current enhanced DBS certificate, safeguarding training, insurance, and I attend monthly supervision, which supports me to provide the best service to my clients.

I look forward to working with you.

I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5–25. Over the past four years, I’ve worked in a range of settings including CAMHS hubs across Manchester and helped open Bury’s first youth mental health drop-in centre. I currently work part-time as an in-house counsellor at a sixth form college.

I pride myself on being able to build strong, trusting connections with young people. My approach creates a safe and supportive space where they feel seen, understood, and free to let their guard down. This connection often becomes the foundation for meaningful therapeutic work and positive change.

My approach is integrative and person-centred, adapting therapy to each client’s needs. I support young people with a wide range of issues, including neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, self-harm, exam stress, school avoidance, bullying, identity struggles, and low self-esteem.

I have particular experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those with Autism and ADHD. I understand how neurodiversity can affect emotional wellbeing, education & learning, and relationships, and I tailor my work to support each individual’s strengths and challenges.

Collaboration is key, and I work closely with parents or carers when appropriate. I offer a pre-therapy check-in online to explore yours and your child’s needs and help guide the next steps.

Hi, I’m a therapeutic practitioner with experience in psychotherapy, counselling, EMDR, supervision, mentoring, and learning facilitation.

As a parent of neurodivergent children, I know that parenting can be full of love and joy, but it can also feel tiring, lonely, and sometimes overwhelming – especially when your child experiences the world in their own unique way. At The Children’s Rooms, I provide a gentle, caring space where you can feel listened to, supported, and never alone as we explore ways for you and your child to thrive.

I bring both professional expertise and the insight of lived experience to my work. My approach is person-centred and humanistic, incorporating solution-focused strategies to help you find ways forward that feel right for you. By listening to your challenges, hopes, and goals, we’ll work together to explore what feels most helpful and identify approaches that suit your family best.

I have extensive experience supporting parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children, helping them navigate both the joys and challenges that come with seeing the world differently. Over four to six sessions, I offer a space where parents can feel heard, understood, and supported while exploring strategies to better support their child’s need.

I am a qualified counsellor with a BA Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy with the Liverpool John Moores University. I am a registered member of the BACP.

I work integratively providing a number of modalities in my private practice including person centred talking therapy, solution focused brief therapy, creative and therapeutic play. I work with adults and children and young people however having worked with children for the past 10 years in various roles in education and childcare I am particularly skilled and have a passion for working in this area. I am currently working therapeutically offering counselling sessions to children in schools as well as children and young people in the community and am pleased to now have this opportunity to offer my service with The Rooms.

I have worked with a variety of issues including child bereavement, anxiety, depression in children and adults, self harm, relational issues, school issues amongst many more. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients, specifically in children and young people and have completed 30 hours of training in this area. I feel I understand the importance of offering a service that is empathic to individual needs and issues in this area.

As a mother myself to two teenagers I am very attuned to the difficulties that young people face and enjoy working with young people and helping them to navigate their world which can often bring about various challenges. I feel that my calm and gentle approach to working has helped me to build positive therapeutic relationships with my clients of all ages and in particular in this age range.

The aim of my therapy is provide clients with the time and space to be heard, valued and accepted unconditionally in order that they might feel supported, empowered and confident to understand themselves and their world and to work through their challenges.

I am a person-centred counsellor working with adults,children and young people, offering a warm, calm, and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. I am a member of the BACP and hold an enhanced DBS, working in line with professional and ethical standards.

My approach is grounded in the belief that when children feel genuinely heard, accepted, and understood, they are better able to make sense of their emotions and develop their own capacity for growth and change. I work in a non-judgemental, client-led way, adapting sessions to suit each young person’s individual needs.

I make use of play-based and creative approaches, particularly with younger children, to help them express feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Play provides a natural and accessible way for children to communicate, explore emotions, and process experiences safely. I also integrate mindfulness-based techniques where appropriate, supporting children to develop emotional awareness, grounding skills, and ways to manage anxiety or overwhelm.

I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent children and young people and I work in a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based way that respects each child’s unique way of experiencing the world.

I understand how difficult it can be for parents to see their child struggling. I work collaboratively with families to support children with anxiety, low confidence, school-related stress, emotional regulation difficulties, and social challenges. My aim is to provide a safe, accepting therapeutic relationship where children and young people feel understood, supported, and empowered to be themselves.

I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with experience in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults. I have worked in a range of different therapeutic settings. My approach is integrative and person centred. At the heart of the way I work is my attempt to build trusting connections with each young person. This supports a therapeutic relationship which can then enable that young person to move in the direction of positive change.

I work with children and young people who have, or may have, neurodivergent traits and conditions such as Autism / ASD and ADHD. I am very aware of the challenges that these conditions can pose for children and young people in school and other settings – but also the potential that each neurodivergent person has within. I work with each person’s strengths and seek to understand the challenges they face and find ways of exploring and addressing these.

I understand (and have lived experience of) the stress that these situations can cause for parents and work closely with you in order to explore the issues that are coming up and guide the next steps. I like to work with play and different approaches to create a setting where the child or young person can get into a place where we can start to approach the tricky spots in their life, together with exploring the things that might bring them happiness and confidence.

Hello, and welcome to my profile.

With more than 25 years of experience working with children, young people and their families, I am a fully qualified and highly experienced child and family therapist, with a background in child and family services.

I have worked as senior mental health practitioner in NHS CAMHS and Children services for 13 years. I have experience in working in schools (Mainstream and SEN) and in the community.

My approach is child centred and rooted in an understanding of child development and the challenges and tasks that children, young people and their parents face at different ages and stages of family life. I believe that a child’s emotional well-being and mental health underpins their ability to learn and develop satisfying relationships, to grow into healthy adults.

Recognising the individuality of children and working in partnership with parents, carers and, where necessary working with professional children’s services, is at the heart of the therapeutic work.

Child and Adolescent and Family therapy offers children, young people and their families calm, safe space when life feels emotionally heavy or confusing.

It’s completely ordinary for children to go through moments of worry, sadness, or overwhelm. Sometimes, this shows up in big feelings or challenging behaviour, and other times it appears more quietly — a child becoming withdrawn, anxious, or not quite themselves.

With the support of family, school, and friends, these feelings often settle. But when they don’t, a different kind of help can make a real difference.

I understand that seeking support for your child’s emotional wellbeing can feel like a significant step, so I place great importance on openness and building trust from the very beginning.

The initial appointment is for parents only. We will look together at your child’s needs and your concerns, think about your child’s development and experiences during childhood and consider your goals for therapy. We will then think together about what most helpful moving forwards. It may be at this point we arrange a time to meet with your child or it could be that we arrange another time for us to meet.

Holding in mind your child or young person’s confidentiality, I work closely with parents, this can be offering a review meeting each term to reflect on how therapy is progressing or more frequent parent or family appointments.

These sessions give you a reflective space to think about family life, your child’s needs, and any worries you or they may be experiencing. These emotional struggles may relate to:

• Anxiety, worry and low mood.
• Bereavement and loss.
• Health concerns.
• Emotional overwhelm and dysregulation.
• Developmental challenges and neurodivergence.
• Trauma or difficult life experiences.
• Attachment and relational difficulties.
• School based challenges or avoidance.
• Peer relationship difficulties.
• Family stresses and transitions.

My aim is to provide personalised therapeutic support that acknowledges the individuality of children, young people and families. I look forward to meeting with you.