Therapy for Children

At Serendipity Psychology Services, we understand that children often express emotional difficulties differently to adults. Whether they’re struggling with words, emotions, behaviour, or trust, our team is here to help. 

We specialise in working with children who may have experienced trauma, developmental trauma, or attachment difficulties – as well as those navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, or emotional overwhelm. We use a wide range of evidence-based and creative therapies to support each child in a way that makes sense for them. 

We also offer parent consultations and therapeutic parenting support – because sometimes, the most effective change starts with the adults around the child. 

Just Some of the Child Therapies We Offer:

• Child Psychotherapy: A safe space for children to explore their feelings and experiences through play and conversation. Ideal for emotional processing, identity development, and long-term support.
• EMDR for Children: A trauma-focused therapy using gentle techniques to help children process difficult memories and reduce emotional distress. 
• Theraplay: Attachment-based sessions involving fun, structured play between child and caregiver to rebuild connection, trust, and emotional safety. 
• Therapeutic Life Story Work: Helping children understand their past—particularly after moves, foster care, or adoption—so they can make sense of who they are today. 
• Play Therapy: For younger children who “play what they can’t say.” This non-verbal approach helps children express feelings, process trauma, and build resilience. 
• Drama Therapy: Creative sessions using storytelling, role play, and movement to explore emotions and build confidence—ideal for expressive children or those who prefer action over talking. 
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP): Specialist therapy for children with attachment difficulties and developmental trauma, involving both the child and their caregiver. 
• DBT-A Informed Therapy: Practical support for adolescents dealing with big emotions, self-harm, or interpersonal struggles—drawing on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques. 
• Therapeutic Parenting & Parent Consultations: Helping you understand what your child is showing you through behaviour, and supporting you to respond in ways that foster connection and healing. 
• Neuroaffirmative Approaches (Understanding What’s Great About Being Autistic): We help children and families appreciate the strengths of being autistic, exploring how those strengths can support them with any challenges. This is a pride-based, neuroaffirmative space to grow confidence and understanding. 
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Structured, practical therapy to help children manage anxiety, low mood, OCD, and more—by learning how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours connect. 
• Animal Assisted Therapy: For children who feel more comfortable around animals, this therapy builds trust, reduces anxiety, and opens up connection through therapeutic work alongside trained animals.