Therapy for Children

Are you worried about your child's low-mood, anxiety, behaviour, communication skills or their performance at school?

 

Do you live in London, or could you travel to see our therapists in Fulham, South-West London?

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As a parent, it can be hard to know whether your child's behaviour is connected to a mental health difficulty or if it's a normal part of their development. Our specialist team of child therapists will be pleased to speak to you and guide you as to whether your child might benefit from therapy or counselling. 

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If you're feeling worried and are looking for the right support for your child, please reach out and contact us. We know how daunting it feels to know your child is struggling or in pain.

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Your enquiry will be handled by Carly, our founder and an experienced psychotherapist.

Carly will listen to your concerns and match you to the right therapist - or coach - for you and your family.

 

Unlike in other clinics, our practitioners are all highly qualified, experienced and passionate about their work. We'll match your child to the right therapist for them, based on their characters, personalities, approaches and life experiences. Our therapists have been practicing at a high level for many years and are well-positioned to help your child. We only work with therapists you can trust.

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To read more about our team of therapists, including our child and family therapists, click here to view their profiles.

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Every child is unique. After meeting you and your son or daughter, we'll make a more tailored recommendation for the way forward. We may recommend sessions for your child and their therapist on their own, or we may encourage you - as their parents - to come along so the family can share and learn together.

 

Our recommendation will depend on the child's age, their level of comfort and confidence in attending sessions alone, and the needs of the wider family.

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We are proud to be one of the few clinics in London offering specialist parent and child or family sessions.

 

In young children, especially those under 5, emotions are often expressed through behaviour, or acting out, which can make it hard to know what's really going on. We work closely with parents or caregivers to help them better understand their child’s emotional needs and learn effective strategies for supporting their wellbeing. This collaborative effort allows both child and parent to grow together, strengthening family bonds and creating a nurturing environment where each child thrives. 

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Our child psychotherapists help children to share, express and understand their feelings, appreciating that they may be feeling nervous at the start. To help children feel comfortable, their therapist may choose to play games, or use art materials, acting skills or stick to talking about events and experiences. They'll move at the pace that feels right for your son or daughter and can adapt to having you in the room, or you dropping them off and picking them up after each session.

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With identification and diagnosis rates vastly improving for children with Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Behaviour and Processing Disorders, our team of specialist child therapists are here to help.

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We have a thorough understanding of each disorder, as well as the expertise required to advise how best to adjust and cope with day-to-day life (if required). We have specialist child therapists who focus on autism and ADD / ADHD in particular, and we appreciate how long the road can be prior to getting a diagnosis.

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We know how beneficial it is for children to see their therapist in person, not online through video calls or apps. As such, we have a suite of therapy rooms in Fulham, South-West London, where your child can come in and speak openly away from siblings, friends or the busy home environment.​

 

Parenting is rarely easy, but it's that much harder when you know your child is struggling. That's why we're here to support you, too.

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Child therapists focus on the mental health needs of the child, but we offer parent coaching sessions, too. As a parent, it's just not possible to be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to handle every single challenge that will come your way.

 

From our founder, Carly's, own experience of working with children and families in the UK, she saw the need for more support for parents. As such, she sought out an excellent parent coach, who could complement Vitus Wellbeing's existing work with children.

To read more about our specialist parent coach, view Kim's profile here.

Sessions with Kim are all conducted remotely, allowing you to work around your other commitments.

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If you'd like to know more about how therapy or coaching at Vitus Wellbeing could help your family, or you'd like to book your first session,

Contact Us

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To read answers to our frequently asked questions, visit our FAQs

(selecting 'Therapy for Children' at the top of the page)