Child therapists in Edinburgh, Scotland Scotland, United Kingdom UK
Find experienced child therapists in Edinburgh 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 or Adolescent Issues
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 Scotland (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
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 Scotland
Child or Adolescent Issues
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 Scotland
Child or Adolescent Issues
Sudeva Hawkes
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
My aimis to create a protected space where teens (over 13) can explore whatever is going on for them, without feeling judged or that they are expected to perform in some way. I combine clinical experience with with meditation and mindfulness to give the young people I work with something special, the opportunity to find their own sense of direction in the company of a supportive ally, eliminating that which is no longer relevant in their lives while developing new strengths.
29 Years Experience
Online in Edinburgh, Scotland Scotland (Online Only)
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr George Booty. The PsychoTRAUMA Clinic (Convergence College of Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, Dr, DPsych, MA Couns, MA Psych, PG Dip Spvn
We are trained to work with children and adolescents and as a father of four myself with some maturity, I have some personal experience apart from my training to plug into. I have a DBS to include checks on the Barred Lists, to enable me to legitimately work with Children, etc. I teach on the subject of child development and that includes infancy childhood adolescence and young adulthood.
31 Years Experience
Online in Edinburgh, Scotland Scotland
Edinburgh's identity as Scotland's capital and a major university city — home to the University of Edinburgh, one of the world's leading research institutions — creates strong demand for therapists experienced with academic pressure, young adult transitions, and the challenges of a highly competitive intellectual environment. The city's large student population, tourism sector workforce, and growing tech community each generate distinct therapy needs, from performance anxiety and identity exploration to burnout and occupational stress. NHS Lothian provides public mental health services, with a private therapy community concentrated in Stockbridge, Morningside, and the New Town. Edinburgh's annual Festival season brings an influx of creative professionals and associated mental health demands around performance, identity, and the pressures of public artistic life.
Child therapists in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Statistics
Child therapists in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom average 16 years of experience and charge around ¤126 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (63%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (58%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (58%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤126
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
71%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 79% |
In Person and Online |
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| 21% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Integrative Therapy |
| 58% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 88% | Teen |
| 71% | Children |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Men |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Muslim |