Parent–Child Consultation & Therapy
Support for children and adolescents, with their parents in the room rather than outside it. Ages 5–18, online, play-based and talk-based.
When parents get in touch
Big feelings that spill over into meltdowns. Trouble settling at school, or refusing to go. Friendships that keep breaking down. Anxiety at bedtime or before exams. Withdrawal that has gone on longer than it should. A recent loss, separation or move the family is still absorbing. Or the sense that a neurodivergent child is being asked to fit somewhere that does not fit them.
Supporting a child’s emotional and behavioural needs can feel overwhelming, particularly when nothing you have tried has worked. That exhaustion is a legitimate reason to reach out, and it does not mean you have done anything wrong.
How the work is shaped
Sessions combine play-based and talk-based methods, chosen by age and temperament. Younger children are often met through play, drawing and story rather than direct questioning, because that is where they actually say things. Adolescents usually want to be spoken to directly, and are.
The focus is emotional regulation, social skills, and a steadier parent–child connection, alongside whatever is specific to your child.
Where parents sit in it
You are part of the work, not waiting outside it. Some sessions are joint, some are with your child, some are parent consultations on approach and what to try at home.
For clients who are minors, parents are involved in discussing therapy progress while the privacy of the sessions themselves is protected. Children speak more freely when they know their words are not simply relayed home, and that balance is explained to everyone at the start.
If affordability is a concern, please say so. A few low cost/sliding-scale slots are offered (subject to availability). Mention it on your consultation call. It will not affect the care you receive.
Before you book
How do I know if I need therapy?
Therapy helps whenever you feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected. You don’t need to be in crisis to come; it also supports understanding yourself better and navigating change.
People come with anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, adjustment issues, grief, depression, aggression, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, existential questions and other behavioural or psychological conditions.
Do I need to prepare anything for the first session?
Nothing formal. It helps to have thought a little about what’s currently difficult and what you’d like from therapy, but you can arrive with none of that worked out.
Practically: find a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be interrupted, and check your internet connection beforehand.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, completely, with three exceptions required by professional ethics: risk of harm to yourself, intention to harm someone else, or risk of harm to a child or vulnerable adult. There is also a legal exception if records are required by law.
If any of those ever arise, it’s discussed with you openly first wherever possible. For clients who are minors, parents may be involved in discussing therapy progress while the privacy of the sessions themselves is protected.
Do you provide psychological assessments or diagnoses?
Formal psychological and diagnostic assessments aren’t offered at present. The focus is therapeutic understanding and collaborative exploration. If you need an assessment for school, workplace or medical purposes, you’ll be referred to an appropriate professional.
Start with a parent-only call
A free 15-minute call is the easiest first step. No commitment, and no forms to fill in first. Just a conversation.