Supporting Children Through Exam Stress and End-of-Year Transitions
As exam season approaches and the end of the school year draws near, many children and young people begin to experience an increase in stress. Whether it’s academic pressure or the emotional upheaval of change, these periods can feel overwhelming. This guide explores why exams and transitions may be stressful for children — and offers […]
Supporting Children After Trauma
Understanding Trauma, Regulation, and the Role of Therapy During my practice as a psychoanalytic child psychotherapist, I often meet children whose emotional and behavioural struggles are deeply rooted in past experiences of relational trauma. What Is Complex Trauma? Complex, or relational trauma, refers to repeated exposure to frightening and / or neglectful experiences, usually […]
Self-Harm in Children & Young People: A Guide for Parents & Carers
Discovering that your child is self-harming can be an incredibly distressing experience. It’s not uncommon for parents and carers to feel overwhelmed with a mix of emotions — fear, sadness, confusion, guilt, and even anger. Why does self-harm happen? Self-harm is a sign of emotional distress and an attempt to manage or express feelings that […]
What is Psychoanalytic Child Psychotherapy?
Psychoanalytic child psychotherapy is a highly specialised, evidence-based treatment which can address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties. Psychoanalytic child psychotherapists are trained to be able to treat any emotional or behavioural concern. This type of therapy is often sought when other therapies have not been able to help. What Can […]
What is Child Psychotherapy?
Psychoanalytic child psychotherapy is a highly specialised, doctorate-level, evidence-based approach used to treat emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties in children and young people. Psychoanalytic child psychotherapy can help with a wide range of difficulties, including complex issues that other therapies may not have been able to address. Psychoanalytic child psychotherapists are able to observe […]