Counselling for Children, Teenagers & Young Adults
Helping young people feel heard, understood and supported.
Creative, compassionate counselling for ages 4–25 in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings and online.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, friendships or school, or you're a young adult looking for support, you don't have to navigate everything alone
Welcome
Hello, I'm Holly (she/her), an Integrative Child and Adolescent Counsellor and Therapeutic Wellbeing Practitioner based in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex.
I offer a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space for children, teenagers and young adults aged 4–25 to explore their feelings, experiences and challenges at their own pace.
I support a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and confidence, emotional overwhelm, school anxiety and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), trauma, relationship difficulties, and concerns around body image and eating. I also offer neurodivergence-affirming support for autistic and ADHD young people.
You don't need a diagnosis or to know exactly what's wrong before seeking counselling. Sometimes it simply helps to have someone who will listen, understand and work alongside you to make sense of things.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP 396453) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework.
Find out more about how I work below.
How I work
I work in a neurodivergence-affirming and trauma-informed way, recognising that there is no single way to communicate, process experiences or engage in therapy.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw from different therapeutic approaches and adapt sessions to the person's age, developmental stage, strengths, interests and needs. This means therapy may look different for a four-year-old, a teenager or a young adult.
Talking is welcome, but it isn't the only way to communicate. Depending on what feels helpful, sessions may include:
🌿 Walk and Talk counselling in nature
🎨 Creative arts and expressive activities
🧸 Therapeutic play, particularly for younger children
🌳 Nature-based and sensory experiences
💬 Talking therapy and reflective exploration
🧠Mindfulness, grounding and emotional regulation techniques
There is no expectation to have the right words, know what you want to talk about or make sense of everything straight away. We can find ways of working that feel comfortable and meaningful for you.
For children and younger teenagers, I work with parents and carers appropriately alongside the therapeutic relationship, while recognising the importance of giving young people their own space as they grow in age and independence.
Ultimately, therapy is a collaborative process. We will work together to understand what you need and find an approach that feels safe, respectful and useful.
Groups & Workshops
Alongside individual counselling, I occasionally offer creative wellbeing groups and workshops for children, young people and families.
These sessions provide opportunities to connect, explore wellbeing and enjoy creative, mindful and playful activities together in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Want to find out more?
Arrange a free 20-minute call to ask questions, discuss what has brought you to counselling, and explore whether working together feels right.
If you're contacting me for your child or young person, we can discuss their needs and how I may be able to help.
There is no obligation to book afterwards—it's simply a chance to get to know one another and decide what feels right.
Location
Based in St Leonards-on-Sea, I work from a calm indoor space alongside outdoor settings where appropriate. My therapy room is also home to Monty, a gentle resident cat who may occasionally choose to join us. Many clients find his calm presence comforting, although he is never expected to be part of sessions and arrangements can be made if you would prefer not to have him present.
