Child Therapy

How to find a child therapist and what they can help with

by Harley Therapy

Reviewed by Dr Sheri Jacobson

Is your child having persistent trouble with mood, behaviour or school work? Would you like some extra support to understand and help your child flourish?

Just like adults, children can experience challenges in their lives. Child psychologists and therapists can assist with many issues including anxiety, anger, family problems, low self-esteem, depression, speech and communication problems, temper tantrums, crying, trauma and grief, self-harm, sleep problems, bed-wetting, social exclusion, and food-related problems.

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Does my child need extra help?

Withdrawal, sadness, anxiousness, harmful behaviour and a sudden disinterest in hobbies may be signs that your child needs professional help. Experts say these changes can be triggered by things like parents separating, the loss of a loved one, moving, bullying, changes in the family or routine and difficulties at school, among other things.

9 out of 10 clients rate their sessions 5 stars

“I have recently started therapy with Fiona and she has instantly made me feel relaxed, comfortable and happy to share everything with her. Fiona provides helpful methods and tools to practice in a difficult situation rather than simply listening / talking. Fiona is supportive but also challenges my thoughts and behaviours which I hope will lead to positive outcomes over time. Thank you Fiona ”
Therapist: Fiona Austin Anxiety & Relationship Specialist
June 11th, 2026
“Fiona is a great therapist that I would highly recommend. With her experience and expertise she’s able to shed light on your personal life but also help you see the bigger picture, bringing a new perspective to things. She’s helped me have a better understanding of life events and given me the tools to navigate situations in a more productive way.”
Therapist: Fiona Austin Anxiety & Relationship Specialist
May 22nd, 2026
“Really good experience overall. Yuann was easy to talk to, understanding, and made me feel comfortable. I felt genuinely listened to and the sessions were really helpful. I’d definitely recommend her”
Therapist: Yuann Hsu
May 9th, 2026
“I had a number of sessions with Gosia and would highly recommend. Extremely patient, kind and has the difficult skill of asking the right questions. Also very good at remembering exactly what I said at previous sessions. Definitely a therapist I would always return too when needed ”
Therapist: Gosia Millward
May 7th, 2026
“Gosia helped immensely. Non-judgemental, reflective, caring and kind. I felt at ease from the first session and highly recommend her. Thank you for your time and help.”
Therapist: Gosia Millward
May 6th, 2026
“Really helpful advise and a good listener ”
Therapist: May Gilchrist
April 21st, 2026
“Thank you Gosia! I have learned a lot about myself with each session and have particularly found the EMDR therapy useful. Focussing each session towards the reasons I was seeking therapy in the first place has really helped me to feel progress. I'm grateful for the new tools I have to apply to my daily life.”
Therapist: Gosia Millward
April 6th, 2026
“Gosia was warm, perceptive and insightful. I felt completely at ease talking with her, and left my session feeling lighter. I couldn’t recommend her enough.”
Therapist: Gosia Millward
March 27th, 2026
“I had my first session with Nisih recently and I felt immediately at ease and everything about the process was explained thoroughly. I felt understood and I could really be myself. I look forward to my future sessions and working with Nisih. For anyone considering trying counselling, I would absolutely recommend.”
Therapist: Nisih Freeman
March 5th, 2026
“A great introductory session to ease into therapy and begin discussing my feelings ”
Therapist: Thomas Brosnan Msc, Bacp, Fdap, Iamu
February 15th, 2026

What is psychological therapy for children and infants?

Child psychologists and therapists aim to understand, treat, and ultimately prevent emotional issues experienced by children. They work with both the child and their parents to plan an effective therapy process tailored to the child’s individual issues.

Psychological therapy for children and infants can be used to explore what a child may be feeling or attempting to communicate. Child psychologists may use assessment, discussion, or observation of a child’s behaviour within the therapy process. For younger children, play is often a major element of therapy.

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At Harley Therapy, we acknowledge that every child is unique and that their issues, behaviours, and emotions may be influenced by a number of different contributing factors. Every child presenting with psychological issues will be treated as an individual by our qualified, professional child psychologists and therapists. Child therapists will often invite family members to participate in the child’s treatment to provide support. All of our therapists are insured, registered and professionally trained.

Therapists working with children in the UK should also be DBS certified, which means that they have undertaken the necessary criminal records searches with the UK government. Harley Therapy therapists who have updated DBS certificates have a 'DBS badge' listed on their profile.

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A child psychologist will help you and your child to identify the cause of the issues they are experiencing within a safe space, where your child can feel understood.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), parenting guidance, play and family therapies may be used to help address concerns regarding your child’s mood or behaviour. Therapy sessions will usually take place weekly at the same time to establish a routine and help your child to get the most out of each session.

Your child will strengthen their communication skills and confidence levels throughout the therapy process, while also learning how to cope with any difficult feelings they may be experiencing.

Benefits of the process can include an improvement in your child’s relationship with friends and family members. Plus a newly found opportunity for them to renew their focus on learning and living a happy childhood.

How to find a child therapist

At Harley Therapy, we vet our child therapists to ensure that they are registered and insured to practice as a therapist. We also display DBS certificate badges for all therapists who have submitted this (this is a UK government criminal record check required for those working with children).

An experienced therapist or counsellor like those listed on the Harley Therapy platform can help you to manage your symptoms and find your own way forward.

Filter our qualified, professional and vetted therapists by cost, location, availability and approach so you can find and book the best therapist or counsellor for you here.