Child and adolescent psychotherapy gives children and teenagers a safe, confidential space to explore difficult feelings, thoughts, behaviours and experiences. It can help when a young person is struggling with anxiety, low mood, anger, grief, trauma, school stress, self-esteem, family changes or social difficulties.
At BetterCare, our child and adolescent psychotherapists work with young people in an age-appropriate way, using approaches such as play, creative expression, talking therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. Appointments are available online and in person across Ireland.
It can be hard for children and young people to open up, which is why our child and adolescent psychotherapists work use specialist techniques like play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Psychotherapy can help children and young people to make sense of what they are experiencing, feel less distressed, become more self-aware, heal and develop resilience.
Child and adolescent psychotherapy can support children and teenagers who are finding it difficult to manage their emotions, behaviour, relationships or daily life.
It may help with:
Some of the most common signs that your young person should consider trying therapy include:
Sessions last 50 minutes and can be carried out online or in person. The initial consultation takes place with the young person, one or both parents and the therapist.
The psychotherapist usually starts by introducing themselves and explaining what therapy is in simple terms that the child can understand.
This session serves as an opportunity to assess the child’s needs through conversation and activities tailored to their age and interests.
Establishing a foundation for future sessions, it allows the psychotherapist to begin building a relationship of trust and laying the groundwork for effective therapy.
If you are concerned about your young person’s mental health, contact us today to schedule an appointment. We’ll help them navigate challenging emotions, develop positive coping skills, and establish healthy relationships.
Still unsure if psychotherapy is the right choice? Get a free booking consultation to learn more.
Check out our availability and book the date and time that works for you.
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Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire by email. This helps us determine whether our psychotherapy service is the right fit for your child’s needs. If it turns out that a different service would be more suitable, we’ll offer you a full refund or credit.
Therapy isn’t a quick fix. Some children may benefit from short-term support (6–12 sessions), while others may need longer-term work. Progress depends on:
Your therapist will regularly review progress with you and discuss the best plan.
Yes—parental involvement is important. Depending on the child’s age and the therapy model used:
Both aim to support emotional well-being, but:
Psychotherapists are also trained to work with complex or longstanding difficulties, often using play, creative expression, or family dynamics as part of therapy.
Yes, therapy is confidential, but with limits:
Safeguarding concerns specific details your child shares will be kept private unless there's an exception such as a risk of harm to the child or someone else—this will be discussed with the family early on.
Yes. Therapy can support children struggling with:
Therapists may also work with teachers or school staff (with consent) to help support the child across settings.
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