Psychological Therapy in South London & Online for Children and Teenagers
We offer in-person therapy for children and teenagers in South London (Clapham). We also offer online therapy to suit your needs.
Children and young people can experience difficulties for many reasons, including anxiety, low mood, school stress, friendships, family changes, trauma, identity or neurodevelopmental differences. We provide evidence-based psychological therapy that is adapted to the child or young person's age, developmental needs, communication style and individual circumstances.
At InPsych Mind, we offer an integrative approach to therapy, using a range of evidence-based techniques and approaches to best meet your unique needs. We work with both children and teenagers, providing a culturally sensitive, person-centred, and collaborative environment where your voice is heard every step of the way.
We also adapt therapy for neurodiverse children, ensuring that the unique needs of children with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse profiles are carefully addressed. This may include structured interventions, skill-building exercises, and techniques designed to support executive functioning, social skills, and emotional regulation in a way that respects the neurodiverse experience.
We believe in regularly reviewing your goals and progress to ensure that the therapy remains effective and aligned with your evolving needs. Every six sessions, you will have a dedicated review session to reflect on your therapeutic journey, celebrate successes, and adjust your treatment plan if necessary.
We have specialised questionnaires that we send out to you before sessions, that our therapists can review with you to ensure they are considering all aspects of your life in their care towards you.
What can therapy help with?
Our therapeutic approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT helps identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns while developing practical strategies for change. It is especially effective for children dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress, and has the highest evidence-base currently amongst other approaches for these conditions. Additionally, tailored CBT techniques have shown positive outcomes for individuals with ADHD and autism by helping to structure thinking and behaviour.
- Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT): MBT focuses on enhancing our ability to understand our own mental states and those of others. This approach is particularly helpful for those struggling with relationship difficulties and emotional regulation, fostering healthier interactions and self-awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: This therapeutic explores unconscious processes and past experiences that may be influencing current behaviour. It is ideal for children to resolve long-standing emotional challenges or early childhood difficult experiences.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT encourages us to accept what is out of our personal control while committing to action that enriches our life, through focusing on our individual values. It is effective for those experiencing anxiety, chronic pain, or stress, helping build resilience and aligning actions with what matters the most to you.
Who is psychological therapy for?
In a nutshell, everyone! Our services are designed to support individuals across ages and the lifespan. Whether you're a young person or child facing challenges in school, an adolescent navigating complex emotions, our integrative approach is here to help you overcome obstacles and build a fulfilling future.
If you feel like your child would benefit from psychological support, we're here to support you. Book a session or contact us to learn more about how therapy can help.
What you can expect
- Collaborative Partnership: Therapy with children and young people is a collaborative process. We work with the child or young person, and where appropriate their parents or carers, to understand what is going on, agree goals and develop a plan that feels helpful and achievable.
- Culturally Sensitive, Person-Centred Care: We tailor our approach to each child or young person's developmental stage, cultural context, family circumstances, communication style and individual needs, recognising the different identities and environments that shape their experience.
- Flexible, Integrative Methods: We draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt how therapy is delivered according to the child or young person's age, strengths and needs. This may include individual work, parent/carer involvement, family-based approaches or collaboration with schools and other professionals where appropriate.
Fees
Our psychological therapy sessions cost between £130-£150 per session depending on the experience and specialisation of the therapist.
We will discuss the fee per session with you during the initial consultation so you are aware of all the options you have! We also work with Insurance providers, such as Bupa, AXA, WPA, and Aviva.
Book a psychological therapy session
If you're ready to take the next step for your child toward better mental health, please book an appointment online or contact us on office@inpsychmind.co.uk.
We are here to support you on your child's journey towards understanding and clarity.
FAQ
1. What ages do you work with?
We work with ages 6 and above.
2. Will parents be involved in therapy?
This depends on the age of the child and what they need support with. Often with younger children (10 years and below), parents are more heavily involved in sessions whereas with older children, there is less parental involvement in the work.
Do you offer therapy for Autistic or ADHD children?
Yes, definitely! All InPsych Mind psychologists and therapists have a lot of experience working with neurodiverse children and all our treatment plans are individualised, collaborative, and based on the needs of your child.