Supporting Your Child Through Counselling

As a parent, witnessing your child struggle can be a heartbreaking experience. Whether they’re facing anxiety, behavioural issues, or difficulty coping with a life change, seeing them overwhelmed can leave you feeling unsure how to help.

Child counselling, or child psychotherapy, can be a powerful tool for supporting your child’s emotional well-being. It provides a safe and confidential space for them to explore their feelings, develop coping mechanisms, and build resilience.

Here are some ways to support your child through the counselling process:

• Open Communication: Talk openly with your child about counselling and answer any questions they may have. Explain that it’s a safe space for them to talk about anything that’s bothering them.
• Normalisation: Let your child know that it’s perfectly normal to seek help sometimes – everybody needs a little support now and then.
• Positive Reinforcement: Encourage your child to attend their counselling sessions and celebrate their progress along the way.
• Consistency: Create a consistent routine around the counselling sessions.
• Be Patient: Change takes time, so be patient and supportive throughout the process.

Child Counselling & Psychotherapy London

Here at Bridges Therapy Centre, in Hendon, Canary Wharf, Muswell Hill and Cambridge, our team of experienced child counsellors use a variety of child-friendly approaches to tailor therapy to each child’s unique needs. This may include play therapy, early intervention, or Dyadic Development Therapy, creating a safe space for children to express themselves.

We will also work with you, the parent, to provide support and guidance. We can offer individual consultations and family therapy sessions, to equip you with tools to better understand your child’s needs and support their emotional well-being at home.

Contact Our Child Counsellors

Speak to our child counsellors today to learn more about our child counselling services and schedule a consultation. Call us on 02080884818, or email us at info@bridgestherapycentre.com.