Colours of Life Counselling
Supporting Children, Teenagers & Young People
What is children and young people's counselling?
Children and young people's counselling is a type of therapy that focuses on children, teenagers, and adolescents helping them make sense of what is going on in their minds, bodies and lives. Ultimately, child counselling aims to help children and young people work through their emotions, so they can live healthy lives.
How Can I Help You
Children and young people's counselling offers an opportunity for them to explore change through various ways such as play. The methods used in the sessions depend on the child’s age, development and situation.
These inner struggles can become difficult for a young person to manage, and may impact on their daily lives, behaviour, relationships or general wellbeing. Your child or young person may be experiencing difficult emotions, mood swings or low mood.
Whilst some young people prefer talking therapy, others can find this challenging and require a more creative approach; to help them understand and express themselves.
There are number of creative resources that may be used to encourage children and young people to engage and more able to express their thoughts and emotions, such as:
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Art
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Clay and Sand
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Games
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Music
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Play
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Reading books
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Visualisation and various other methods.
Some common signs the child or young person may be going through a tough emotional time where counselling may be beneficial are:
(It is not an exhaustive list and if there’s something else concerning you, please contact me to find out more).
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ADHD, Autism
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Anger outbursts
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Anxiety and stress
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Abuse (physical, sexual, verbal etc.)
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Behavioural issues
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Bullying
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Coping with separation and divorce of parents
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Depression and low mood
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Extended family issues
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Grief and loss
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Identity exploration such as sexuality and gender
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Issues with friendships
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Low self-confidence or low body image
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Relocation issues (i.e. changing schools, homes, families)
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Relationships (with people, food, alcohol etc)
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Self-esteem issues
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Self-harm
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School and academic stress
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Social withdrawal
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Sleep issues
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Witnessing or experiencing a trauma event(s).
Counselling can be provided in person, online or telephone. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for your child and young person to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I will listen with empathy and support the child or young person to make positive changes in their life.
It is essential that the child or young person feels comfortable and trusts the counsellor so they are able to share their feelings.
Finding a counsellor who best fits your child or young person’s personality will help with their therapy process.