Child therapists in Edinburgh, Scotland
Find experienced child therapists in Edinburgh, Scotland, 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.
Child/Teen
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
In-Person in Edinburgh, Scotland EH10 5HQ
Online in Edinburgh, Scotland
Child/Teen
Birgit Schreiber Dr
Psychologist, PhD and MA in Psychology
If left untreated, issues from and in childhood and adolescence can stay with us into adulthood, often we need to re-visit these and see how we can work with them to resolve them. This is also for parents and siblings of the 'child' or 'adolescent' who is showing the behaviours difficulties but might well be part of a more challenging system, often a family system.
26 Years Experience
Online in Edinburgh, Scotland (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Samira Gholami
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Being a teenager today comes with unique pressures. Between academic expectations, friendships, social media, family relationships, and figuring out who you are, adolescence can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional ups and downs, peer pressure, or feeling misunderstood by the adults around you. As a parent, you might notice your teenager withdrawing, becoming increasingly frustrated, or having difficulty expressing what they're experiencing.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), I offer compassionate, affordable counselling specifically for adolescents and teens navigating the emotional, social, and developmental challenges of growing up. My experience in educational settings, community mental health, and youth support has given me an appreciation for the importance of building trust, respecting individuality, and creating environments where young people feel safe expressing themselves.
My approach combines person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed principles to help teenagers better understand their emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen self-confidence, and navigate relationships with greater awareness and resilience.
I also recognize that adolescence often involves balancing growing independence with family expectations, cultural values, and the desire to belong. As a culturally responsive counsellor offering services in English and Farsi, I strive to create a supportive space where teenagers can explore their identities, express their concerns, and feel respected without fear of judgment.
Whether you're a teenager looking for someone who will genuinely listen or a parent concerned about your adolescent's emotional well-being, I would welcome the opportunity to help. Together, we can work toward building confidence, improving communication, and developing the skills needed to navigate adolescence with greater emotional balance and self-understanding.
8 Years Experience
Online in Edinburgh, Scotland
Child/Teen
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 Edinburgh, Scotland
Child/Teen
Janine & ComposurePsychology Team
Psychologist, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, HCPC & BPS registered, DClinPsy, CSAccred.(AAC), MPhil (cantab)
At ComposurePsychology we have Clinical Psychologists with many years experience working with children and families. They offer systemic, narrative, NET, CBT, ACT and many other therapy models.
13 Years Experience
Online in Edinburgh, Scotland
Child therapists in Edinburgh, Scotland Statistics
Child therapists in Edinburgh, Scotland average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤144 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (62%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤144
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
|
| 26% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
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| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Integrative Therapy |
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 88% | Teen |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 62% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 42% | Men |
| 42% | Muslim |