About me
I’m Ken Lee, a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist offering specialist support to children, teenagers, young adults, and families in Ayrshire, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space for young people aged 0-25 to explore emotional and relational challenges. Whether you're a parent worried about your child’s anxiety or low mood, a teenager struggling with identity or friendships, or a young adult feeling lost or overwhelmed, therapy can help.
With over 18 years of experience in both NHS and private settings, I offer once-weekly and intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I also work closely with parents and caregivers, supporting family relationships and emotional understanding.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MProf in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Human Development Scotland / Robert Gordon University
- MA in Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice: Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People
- Human Development Scotland / Strathclyde University
- COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
- Napier University
- BSc in Mental Health Nursing
- Dundee University, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Member organisations
The ACP is the registering body for NHS trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists. ACP members undergo a minimum 6 year training; two years at Masters level then 4 years full-time clinical in the NHS qualifying in a Doctorate Level course. Full members are able to work with neonates, mothers & babies, parents & toddlers, primary school age children & adolescents. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Child and adolescent psychotherapy is a well-established, evidence-based approach to supporting emotional wellbeing and development. It helps young people understand and manage feelings, build resilience, and form stronger relationships.
This relational and reflective approach is particularly helpful when challenges stem from early experiences, trauma, or complex emotions.
Evidence Base - How Psychotherapy Helps
Psychotherapy Can Help With:
- Anxiety, panic, phobias
- Low mood, self-esteem, depression
- Loss, trauma, and family changes
- Relationship and attachment issues
- Aggression, withdrawal, outbursts
- Sleep, eating, and psychosomatic symptoms
- Identity, gender, and self-understanding
- Neurodivergence and emotional regulation
Research supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children and adolescents. It is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for depression, self-harm, and emerging personality difficulties.
Therapies offered
Fees
£110.00 per session
Further information
I Have Particular Experience In Working With:
- Early trauma, loss, and disrupted attachments
- Emotional regulation and self-esteem
- Identity, belonging, and difference
- Complex family relationships and transitions
- Neurodiversity and communication needs
- Consultation with parents, schools, and professionals
I believe that with the right kind of support, even longstanding difficulties can shift. Therapy offers not just symptom relief, but the possibility of deeper understanding and lasting emotional growth.
I currently offer sessions in Ayrshire, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, as well as online. Alongside clinical work, I provide consultation and reflective space for professionals and organisations working with children and families.
