Every Child. Every Chapter. Expertly Held.
CHILD & ADOLESCENT THERAPY
Developmentally attuned therapy delivered online.
Understanding the Child in Context
Childhood and adolescence can be rich in possibility and layered with complexity. Difficulties may emerge through anxiety, low mood, loss, family change, school pressures, relationships, identity, relocation or difficult experiences. At times, a child or adolescent may become overwhelmed, withdrawn or find it harder to manage everyday life.
At REST Clinic, we begin by understanding the child or adolescent in context: their development, experiences, strengths, relationships, family life, culture, school and wider environment. This understanding informs clear recommendations and therapy shaped around their needs and circumstances.
REST PROVIDES ONLINE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 - 11 AND ADOLESCENTS AGED 12 - 18 ACROSS THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY
Developmentally Attuned
Assessment and therapy are adapted to each developmental stage, strengths and ways of engaging.
Safe and Confidential
A carefully held therapeutic space with appropriate privacy, clear safeguarding boundaries and respect for the child or adolescent's voice.
Family-Centred
Parents and caregivers are involved in ways appropriate to the young person's age, needs and therapy, recognising their important role in understanding and sustaining change.
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We support children and adolescents experiencing a range of emotional, relational and psychological difficulties.
- Anxiety, worry and panic
- Lowmoodandwithdrawal
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties
- Schoolavoidance and academic pressure
- Friendship, peer and relationship difficulties
- Bullying and social difficulties
- Grief, bereavement and loss
- Familychange and relationship difficulties
- Identity, confidence and self-esteem
- Traumaanddifficult experiences
- Adjustment to relocation, transitions and significant life changes
- Emotional wellbeing alongside neurodivergence or sensory differences
Care shaped around the child
Following assessment, our psychologists draw on established, evidence-based therapeutic approaches and adapt the work to the child or adolescent’s age, needs, strengths, and circumstances.
Individual therapy
Developmentally appropriate sessions focused on the concerns, experiences and priorities agreed with the child or adolescent and their family.
Parent and caregiver consultations
Focused work to develop understanding, consider the support surrounding the child and help parents or caregivers respond to their needs.
Collaboration with other professionals
With appropriate consent, we may liaise with schools, GPs or other professionals where this would contribute to more coordinated support. Reports, meetings and professional liaison are discussed and scoped separately.
Your Child’s REST Journey
Families can request an appointment directly. A complimentary call is also available if you would first like to discuss your concerns or whether REST may be an appropriate service.
We talk with you about your child and your goals.
We explore your child's needs to build a clear picture.
We discuss insights and create a tailored plan together.
We begin therapy and regularly review progress together.
Clinical expertise
Our HCPC-registered clinical psychologists bring specialist training and extensive experience in child and adolescent mental health.
MOMENTS OF CLARITY
Questions about therapy for children and adolescents
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Assessment usually takes place over two structured appointments, although the format may vary according to age and circumstances. The psychologist considers current concerns, relevant experiences, development, strengths, relationships and wider circumstances before discussing a shared understanding and recommendations with you.
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The level of involvement depends on the child or adolescent’s age, needs and the focus of therapy. Work with younger children often includes more direct parent or caregiver involvement, while adolescents may need greater privacy and autonomy within the therapeutic relationship.
The intended level of involvement is discussed at the outset and reviewed as therapy progresses.
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To support effective therapy, children and adolescents need to feel safe, respected and able to speak openly. Sessions are confidential within professional, legal and safeguarding limits.
At the outset, the psychologist will explain the level of privacy appropriate to the young person’s age and understanding, what information may be shared with parents or caregivers, and the circumstances in which information may need to be disclosed to protect the child, adolescent or another person from harm.
Where appropriate, the psychologist and young person will agree how important themes can be communicated to parents or caregivers without unnecessarily compromising the therapeutic space. As young people mature, their increasing autonomy is respected in ways appropriate to their age, understanding and circumstances.
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Sessions take place through an online platform. The psychologist adapts the format to the child or adolescent’s age, needs and capacity to engage online.
For younger children, therapy may include greater parent or caregiver involvement. Suitability for online work is considered individually during the consultation and assessment process.
BEGIN WITH REST
Find the right support for your child
If you are ready to seek support for your child or adolescent, request an appointment. If you would first like to discuss your concerns and whether REST may be appropriate, book a complimentary call.