Children & Young People's Psychotherapy in Forest Hill, South East London
Specialist psychotherapy for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioural or psychological difficulties, providing a safe space to understand themselves and develop healthier ways of coping.
Our Children & Young People's Psychotherapy practitioners — select one to start an enquiry
- Dr Tennyson Edmund Millar — Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.
- Dr Ruth Vivar — CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST
- Dr. Perran Ellson — Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist (£100 per session)
Best for
Children experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties Teenagers struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression Young people experiencing self-harm or emotional distress Children finding school or friendships challenging Young people experiencing family changes such as separation or bereavement Children with low self-esteem or confidence Young people struggling with emotional regulation Parents seeking specialist psychological support for their child
How it works
- Send an enquiry — Submit a general enquiry or choose a practitioner. We'll respond within 48 hours, but generally much quicker.
- Initial consultation — Have a first session in person at our Forest Hill clinic at 33 Dartmouth Place, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3AU, or online from anywhere in the UK.
- Begin your sessions — Agree a regular time with your practitioner and begin your ongoing therapy.
Growing up can be challenging. Children and young people may struggle with emotions, relationships, school pressures, family changes, or experiences that feel overwhelming. Psychotherapy offers a confidential and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.
Using a psychoanalytic approach, therapy helps young people make sense of their emotional experiences, understand patterns in their behaviour and relationships, and develop greater emotional resilience. Depending on the child's age and needs, sessions may involve talking, play, creative activities or other age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.
Parents and carers are recognised as an important part of the therapeutic process. Where appropriate, they are offered guidance and support to help them better understand their child's emotional world and strengthen family relationships.
We cover Forest Hill (SE23), Honor Oak Park (SE23), Sydenham (SE26), Brockley (SE4), Crofton Park (SE4/SE23), Catford (SE6), East Dulwich (SE22), Peckham Rye (SE15/SE22), South East London (SE)
headroom is based at 33 Dartmouth Place, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3AU — five minutes from Forest Hill Overground and National Rail station. Our practitioners see clients in person from across South East London, and online from anywhere in the UK.
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headroom — 33 Dartmouth Place, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3AU. Five minutes from Forest Hill Overground station. BACP, UKCP and HCPC registered practitioners.
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