Trauma Therapy for Children & Young People
Helping children feel safer after overwhelming experiences.
For When a Child Has Been Through Something Hard or Frightening
When a child has been through something overwhelming, frightening, or confusing, it can affect their sense of safety, how they feel, behave, and cope with everyday life.
You may notice changes in mood, sleep, relationships, or confidence, and feel unsure how best to help.
We offer specialist, trauma-informed therapy to support children and young people to feel safer, steadier, and more able to engage with life again.
What Do We Mean By Trauma?
Trauma is not just about what happened, it’s about how a child experienced it and the lasting impact.
Children may be impacted by:
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Loss or bereavement
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Significant illness or hospital experiences
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Family separation or conflict
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Abuse or neglect
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Witnessing distressing events
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Ongoing stress, fear, or instability
Every child’s response is unique. There is no “right” way to react.
How Trauma Can Show Up
Trauma often shows itself through behaviour rather than words.
You might notice:
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Anxiety, panic, or overwhelm
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Withdrawal, shutdown, or avoidance
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Anger, irritability, or sudden outbursts
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Sleep difficulties or nightmares
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Regression or loss of confidence
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Difficulties concentrating
These responses are not deliberate, they are signals that a child is struggling.
How Our Support Helps
Our work focuses on safety and trust.
Counselling can help children and young people to:
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Feel understood rather than “in trouble”
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Make sense of confusing or frightening feelings
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Learn ways to regulate big emotions
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Reduce anxiety and distress
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Rebuild confidence and self-worth
We move at the child’s pace, without pressure to talk before they are ready.
Supporting parents and carers
You are not expected to have all the answers.
Where helpful, we also support parents to:
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Understand trauma responses
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Reduce self-blame and uncertainty
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Strengthen connection at home
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Feel more confident in supporting their child
Parents often tell us that feeling understood themselves makes a meaningful difference.
Who is this support for
We support:
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Children and young people aged 5–18
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Families seeking specialist trauma support
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Children impacted by complex or ongoing experiences
Support can take place face-to-face or online, depending on need.
Taking The Next Step
If you are worried about a child and unsure whether counselling is needed, you are welcome to get in touch.
We offer a calm, no-pressure conversation to help you think about what support, if any, might be helpful right now.
You do not need to have everything worked out before reaching out.