As a parent, it can be difficult to know when your child is struggling, or how best to support them. Child counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental space where children can explore what they’re feeling, work through challenges, and begin to heal — all in a way that feels natural and age-appropriate.

Whether your child is facing emotional difficulties, going through changes at home, or just feeling overwhelmed, counselling helps them express themselves and build healthy ways of coping.

Child counselling often looks a little different from adult therapy. Instead of focusing only on talking, it may involve:

• Play-based therapy
• Drawing or art activities
• Storytelling and games
• Gentle conversation

These approaches help children express big feelings that they might not yet have the words for.

• Understand and manage big emotions like anger, sadness, fear, or anxiety
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Cope with changes such as divorce, loss, or starting a new school
• Learn healthier ways to express feelings and solve problems
• Feel seen, heard, and supported

You may want to consider counselling if you’ve noticed your child:

• Has become withdrawn, anxious, or unusually tearful
• Is showing signs of low self-esteem
• Is struggling after a loss, separation, or trauma
• Has sudden changes in behaviour, sleep, or school performance
• Finds it hard to talk about what they’re feeling

It’s completely normal for children to go through emotional ups and downs. But when those feelings start to feel too big or persistent, counselling can make a real difference — helping your child feel more settled, understood, and resilient.