Child Counselling

Signs your child may need this therapy

• Persistent worry, fear or clinginess
• Sadness, irritability or loss of interest in play
• School refusal or frequent physical complaints
• Sleep disturbance or nightmares
• Sudden drop in academic performance
• Withdrawal from friends and family

Benefits of Child Counselling

• Language to identify and express emotions
• Practical coping and relaxation strategies
• Reduced anxiety and improved mood
• Better sleep and school attendance
• Improved self-esteem
• Stronger parent-child communication

Treatment process

1. STEP 1

   Behaviour assessment

   Structured parent and teacher interviews, standardised rating scales (Vanderbilt, CBCL) and direct observation to identify triggers, patterns and the function of each behaviour.

2. STEP 2

   Functional behaviour plan

   We define target behaviours in measurable terms and design antecedent strategies, replacement skills and reinforcement schedules — never punishment-based methods.

3. STEP 3

   Skill-building sessions

   Individual and small-group sessions teaching emotional vocabulary, self-calming routines, waiting, turn-taking, flexible thinking and conflict resolution.

4. STEP 4

   Parent coaching

   Six-session parent management training covering consistent instructions, planned ignoring, reward systems and de-escalation, with live practice and troubleshooting.

5. STEP 5

   School collaboration

   With your consent we share strategies with class teachers and support schools with classroom accommodations and IEP inputs.

6. STEP 6

   Data-based review

   Behaviour frequency and intensity are charted every week, so decisions to intensify, change or fade support are based on data, not impressions.