Adolescent Counselling at The Practice

Supporting Young People Through Life’s Challenges with Compassion and Expertise

As a parent or carer, discovering that your child or teenager is struggling emotionally or psychologically can be deeply distressing. At The Practice, we understand how overwhelming this can feel and we’re here to help. Our dedicated team of qualified child and adolescent therapists are experienced in supporting young people and their families through a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health challenges.

Why Adolescent and Child Counselling Matters

Child and adolescent counselling provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for young people to explore their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Like adults, children and teenagers can experience deep internal struggles whether due to trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem or life transitions. Counselling helps them make sense of their feelings and develop the tools they need to cope, communicate and thrive.

Our approach is compassionate and collaborative. Therapy sessions empower young people to build resilience, grow their self-confidence and find healthier ways to express themselves and navigate life’s challenges.

How We Help

Whether your child is navigating a specific trauma or simply finding it hard to cope with everyday pressures, we offer tailored therapeutic support from specialists in adolescent mental health. Our services cover a wide range of issues, including:

• Parental separation or divorce
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Depression and low mood
• Bereavement and loss
• Bullying (including cyberbullying)
• Social media and online pressures
• Emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
• Trauma and PTSD
• Substance misuse in the family
• Relocation or changes in family circumstances
• Mental health concerns such as depression or anxiety

Our goal is always to support not just recovery, but growth by helping young people move from surviving to truly thriving.

A Tailored Approach for Each Individual

At The Practice, we believe every young person is unique. That’s why we tailor each therapeutic approach to suit the child or adolescent's specific needs and circumstances. Our therapists use evidence-based techniques to help children and teens develop their own inner resources, learn emotional regulation skills and improve their ability to make healthy decisions.

We also support parents and carers throughout the process, recognising that healing often involves the whole family.

What to Expect When You Contact Us

We offer a free initial telephone consultation, where you can talk through your concerns and ask any questions in a safe and understanding environment. Based on this conversation, we will recommend the most suitable therapist from our experienced team who specialises in working with children, adolescents and families.

We are proud to meet the standards of the Education, Health, and Care (EHC) referral process and are currently accepting EHC plan referrals.

Where We Work

Our therapy for children and young people is available both in-person and  online at our beautiful, calming centres in:

• Weybridge
• Guildford
• East Molesey

We also provide therapy in school environments, where appropriate, ensuring young people can access support where they feel most comfortable.

Contact us today or call 0333 0096 321 to take the first step towards helping your child or teen feel more confident, understood, and supported. Together, we can work towards a brighter, more resilient future for your family.