Child therapists in Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Find experienced child therapists in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom who provide testing, counselling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Dr Aneliya Gonsard
Psychologist, DClinPscy, MSc, BA
Childhood and adolescence are the years of most rapid development - physical, mental, emotional, and social. These are periods of great opportunity but also of significant vulnerability - adversities in childhood and adolescence can lead to longer-term difficulties and a compromised quality of life. It is therefore important for problems, including those encompassing a child, or a young person's mental health, to be addressed in a timely manner.
I work predominantly with teenagers, young adults and parents. For people who have not yet turned 18, written parental consent to access therapy, will be required. For more information and to book an appointment, please get in touch.
16 Years Experience
Online in Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Claire de la Varre
Therapist, PhD, HGDipP
Children and teens react to stress or trauma in a variety of ways. School grades might drop. The child could procrastinate, have memory problems, or become distracted, self-critical, perfectionist, irritable, depressed, anxious, or violent. They might sleep too much or too little, have headaches or stomach problems, disordered eating, panic attacks or develop habits like hair-pulling or biting their nails. Teens might be sullen and uncommunicative and turn to potentially addictive behaviours like drinking or drugs, video games or pornography, to manage their stress. They may also turn to influencers and may take on new and disturbing belief systems.
If the child or teen is worried about their own behaviour or ability to manage complex situations, and is looking for help, then therapy offers a chance to learn more appropriate coping skills to use in daily life.
At the first session, I will listen to your concerns and those of your child to get an overview of the situation. For younger kids, it is often not necessary to explain in detail that they are going for "therapy." You could simply say that they will be having a relaxed and quiet time in which they will listen to stories and use their imagination to solve their problems.
18 Years Experience
Online in Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Gemma Autumn
Counsellor/Therapist, Integrative Adult and Adolescent Counsellor Cert, PgDip, MBACP Accredited
I work with teenagers and young adults around issues of self-worth, self-esteem, self-harm, divorce, neurodiversity, divorce, bullying, school issues, abuse, phone and technology addiction, suicidal ideation, confidence, exam pressure, depression, anger, anxiety, trauma and grief.
10 Years Experience
Online in Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Menaka Thiru
Counsellor/Therapist, Accredited Registrant Member of The National Counselling Society, Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
I work integratively and one of the models I draw on is psychodynamic counselling. This means that I pay particular attention to how our pasts including our childhood and adolescent relationships and experiences can impact on and shape our present lives as adults.
13 Years Experience
Online in Banbridge, Northern Ireland (Online Only)
Dr. Antonio D'Costa
Registered Psychotherapist, M.B.B.S, M.D. (Paediatrics)
I specialize in pediatric medicine and trauma-focused therapy using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). My work centers on supporting children, adolescents, and adults through grief, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the lingering effects of difficult experiences.
As a pediatrician, I've seen how unprocessed trauma shows up in young lives- through sleep troubles, feeding issues, social withdrawal, and emotional struggles. EMDR offers a gentle, research-backed path to healing that goes beyond words.
With EMDRIA-approved training and my pediatric experience, I help families navigate some of their most challenging moments. Whether it's a child struggling with grief, an adolescent facing anxiety, or an adult working through long-held wounds, my approach blends medical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care.
I'm passionate about making mental health support accessible- offering teletherapy across India and internationally, with subsidized sessions available for those who need them.
Let's connect if you're looking for trauma-informed support, professional collaboration, or referrals for children and families in need.
3 Years Experience
Online in Banbridge, Northern Ireland (Online Only)
Child therapists in Banbridge, Northern Ireland Statistics
Child therapists in Banbridge, Northern Ireland average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤135 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (59%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤135
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 78% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 22% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Integrative Therapy |
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 89% | Teen |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 63% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | Men |
| 41% | Muslim |