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For many parents, being in lockdown means spending a great deal of time alone with your children. Under normal circumstances, being alone with our children for long periods of...

Children of separated or divorced parents can spend part of their week going back and forth between households or meetups at an arranged place. Children of imprisoned fathers and...

During a play therapy session, the therapist will listen to the child by taking a genuine and real interest in everything the child is doing and saying. Often, children are told...

Lockdown has meant children and young people have been staying in and many have turned to computer games to entertain themselves and also to connect with friends. I had a number...

Counsellor Katie Cakirer answers your questions on children’s mental health when returning to school.

Dyadic Parent/Carer- Child Art Psychotherapy Although working with children on their own therapeutically can be beneficial, working with the wider family - usually a child’s...

Maybe his nose reminds you of a grumpy old uncle, she's three and not speaking fluently, he's four and not ready for entrance exams yet. Your life isn't the same, last months mag...

The transition from face-to-face to virtual therapy was quick, but how can we ensure sessions are kept private?

There are certain times of the year where a lot of time is spent with family. During one of these times, I was left to ponder over a subject that we don’t seem to hear much...

I consider myself lucky to be learning from the best. After a good few years of the required training to become a counsellor, my real education has now begun. My teachers no...