Children & Adolescents
Faye works with children & adolescents experiencing emotional, social, behavioural and school-related challenges.
Therapy is tailored to the young person’s age, developmental stage, individual needs and family context.
Faye provides support for young people experiencing:
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Anxiety
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School refusal / anxiety-related school non-attendance
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Emotional regulation
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Friendship difficulties
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Bullying-related concerns
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Study skills, organisation and motivation
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ADHD, ASD and neurodiversity-related support
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Adjustment to family stress, illness, grief or change
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Support with school adjustments where appropriate
Areas of support
Anxiety and Emotional Regulation
Children and teenagers can experience strong emotions that feel difficult to understand, manage or express. This may include anxiety, worry, sadness, anger, frustration, overwhelm, avoidance, irritability, panic, or difficulty calming down after becoming upset.
Psychological support can help children and adolescents better understand their emotional responses, develop practical coping strategies, and build confidence in managing challenging situations. Therapy may also involve supporting parents with strategies to respond calmly and consistently when emotions feel heightened at home, school or in social settings.
School Refusal / Anxiety-Related School Non-Attendance
Some children and adolescents experience significant distress around attending school. This may present as difficulty getting to school, frequent absences, distress before or during the school day, physical complaints, avoidance of particular classes or situations, or increasing reliance on parents for reassurance and support.
Therapy can help identify the factors contributing to school-related anxiety and support the young person to gradually build confidence, coping skills and a sense of safety. Where appropriate, this may also involve working with parents and schools to develop practical strategies and adjustments that support school attendance and participation.
Friendship Difficulties
Friendship difficulties are common during childhood and adolescense and can have a significant impact on confidence, mood and wellbeing. Young people may need support with managing conflict, feeling left out, navigating social groups, understanding social cues, or coping with changes in friendships.
Psychological support can help children and adolescents better understand social situations, develop communication and problem-solving skills, and build confidence in relationships. Therapy may also support young people to manage the emotional impact of friendship stress.
Bullying-Related Concerns
Bullying or friendship issues can be distressing and may affect a young person’s confidence, mood, sense of safety and willingness to attend school. Concerns may include exclusion, teasing, intimidation, online bullying, social conflict, or ongoing anxiety about peer interactions.
Therapy can provide a supportive space for children and adolescents to talk about their experiences, understand their emotional responses, and develop strategies for coping, seeking support and rebuilding confidence. Where appropriate, support may also include helping parents consider ways to communicate with the school.
Study Skills, Organisation and Motivation
Some children and adolescents find it difficult to manage homework, assignments, study routines, time management or motivation. These difficulties may be associated with anxiety, low confidence, attention difficulties, perfectionism, procrastination, or feeling overwhelmed by school demands.
Psychological support can help young people develop practical strategies for planning, organisation, study habits and managing avoidance. Therapy can also support confidence, persistence and more balanced expectations around schoolwork and achievement.
ADHD, ASD and Neurodiversity-Related Support
Neurodivergent children and adolescents may benefit from support that recognises their individual strengths, challenges and ways of experiencing the world. Areas where support is required can include emotional regulation, anxiety, social understanding, flexibility, organisation, school demands, sensory overwhelm, self-esteem and family communication.
Therapy can provide a supportive and practical space to build self-understanding, develop coping strategies, and supporting day-to-day functioning. Where helpful, parents can also be supported to better understand their child’s needs and respond in ways that are calm, consistent and realistic.
Adjustment to Family Stress, Illness, Grief or Change
Children and adolescents may need support when adjusting to significant life events such as family separation, illness, grief, loss, relocation, changes at school, or other stressful family circumstances. These experiences can affect mood, behaviour, sleep, confidence, relationships and school engagement.
Therapy can provide a safe space for young people to talk about what has happened, make sense of their feelings, and develop ways to cope with change. Support can also help parents understand how their child may be responding and how best to support them through difficult periods.
Support with School Adjustments Where Appropriate
Some children and adolescents benefit from practical adjustments at school to support their wellbeing, attendance, learning or participation. This may include strategies to manage anxiety, emotional regulation, attention, sensory needs, workload, social stress or return-to-school planning.
Where appropriate, psychological support may include helping families identify useful strategies, communicate with schools, and advocate for reasonable adjustments that support the young person’s needs. Recommendations are made carefully and are based on the child individual presentation and circumstances.
