19/03/2026
I absolutely love my counselling sessions with children and young people! (I work with age 10 plus)
Sometimes we play games and I worry if their parents will think we are just having fun, we do have fun I have got to admit but playing is about so much more; it helps build rapport as often the young people are nervous so it helps create a relaxed atmosphere, it is also great for emotional regulation. Whether we are playing games, doing something crafty or using another creative tool like feelings cards or a worksheet, it is all about creating a space that feels safe for my clients to explore difficult feelings.
In addition to the usual worries that young people may have such as school issues, family worries, loss, friendship & relationship stress, exam anxiety, identity questions, there seems to be more worries also around the bigger picture such as what is going on abroad currently as well as worries closer to home as many of our local schools have been having lockdown practices. My office provides a place to explore any issue they want,and I will always meet them with care and no judgements.
I should also say though that safeguarding is paramount in my work and sometimes difficult conversations need to be had with their carers, this is always only to keep my clients safe so their limits to confidentiality which get explained at the start.
My sessions with my young clients can be filled with laughter one minute and tears the next, all emotions are welcome and as always, I feel like the luckiest counsellor going that this young person and their families have chosen to place their trust in me 💕
(please note I have no after school appointments available for new clients at the moment)
