Anxiety can show up in lots of different ways for children, including frequent worries, fears, reassurance-seeking, avoiding situations or finding it hard to separate from parents or carers. Counselling can help children better understand anxiety and build practical strategies for managing worries and feeling more confident.

Some children experience emotions very intensely or have difficulty knowing what to do when they feel angry, frustrated, overwhelmed or upset. Counselling can support children to recognise and understand their emotions, identify triggers and develop strategies to manage big feelings safely.

School can become difficult for many reasons, including anxiety, academic pressure, changes in routine, difficulties attending school or feeling overwhelmed in the classroom. Counselling can provide a space to explore what might be making school difficult and build strategies to support coping, confidence and communication.

Friendship difficulties, bullying, conflict, feeling left out or struggling to navigate social situations can have a significant impact on children. Counselling can help children explore their experiences, build confidence and develop skills around communication, boundaries and relationships.

Children can sometimes become very hard on themselves, compare themselves to others or feel as though they're not good enough. Counselling can support children to recognise their strengths, understand themselves better and develop a kinder and more confident relationship with themselves.

Separation, changes within the family, moving house or schools, grief and other significant changes can be difficult for children to make sense of. Counselling provides a supportive space to process change, express feelings and develop ways of coping with uncertainty and adjustment.