HAND-PICKED COUNSELLORS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

The hard part isn't therapy. It's finding the right person.

That search is the part we've already done. Every counsellor here is qualified, registered with a UK professional body, and known to us personally. Ages 6 to 25, online, £65 a session, no subscription.

Meet our counsellorsBook a free intro call
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Qualified & experienced

No trainees. Every counsellor has extensive experience.

Professionally registered

Registered members of the BACP or NCPS.

Fully vetted

Enhanced DBS checked and safeguarding trained.

5-star reviews

Feedback from over 130 families, independently verified by Reviews.io.

No waiting listFirst session in as little as 48 hoursSessions cost £65Ages 6 to 25

What we help with

Whatever your child is facing, there’s a good chance our counsellors have helped others through it already.

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See all we help with

Our team has experience in a wide range of issues

If your child is at immediate risk, call 999. For urgent support, Samaritans are free on 116 123, any time.

Who your child sees matters more than the type of therapy they have¹. So we help you get that choice right.

¹ Roest et al., “A three-level meta-analysis on the alliance-outcome association in child and adolescent psychotherapy,” Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (2022).

Meet our counsellors

Every counsellor here is a fully qualified professional whose work with children and young people we've seen first-hand. We choose people who are warm, approachable and genuinely passionate. When it comes to your child's wellbeing, we're just as selective as you are.

  • Every counsellor carefully vetted
  • Known to us personally
  • Safeguarding-trained
Julia, Child and Young People's Counsellor

Julia

MBACP

Child and Young People's Counsellor · Ages 6+

EBSA (Emotionally-based school avoidance)Social anxietyTrauma+16 more
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Vanessa, Child & Adolescent Counsellor

Vanessa

MNCPS

Child & Adolescent Counsellor · Ages 6+

Bereavement & LossLow self-esteemAnxiety+2 more
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Edi, Child & Adolescent Counsellor

Edi

MBACP

Child & Adolescent Counsellor · Ages 6+

AnxietyLow self-esteemFamily issues+5 more
See Edi’s profile
Meet all our counsellors

What parents say

5.0 from 133 reviewsIndependently verified by Reviews.io
Bethy has been supporting my son and we have seen such progress. He looks forward to his sessions and loves how interactive they are.

Hannah · Parent

Bethy
Bethy · Child psychotherapist and counsellorView profile
It has been amazing to see Logan’s confidence grow. He thoroughly enjoys his sessions with Tina and having a safe space to talk.

Catherine · Parent

Tina, Child & Adolescent Counsellor
Tina · Child & Adolescent CounsellorView profile
Val was a godsend to our family. She clicked with my child straight away and within a few weeks, we noticed a positive change.

Aine · Parent

Finding Therapy counsellor Val
Val · CounsellorView profile

the power of connection

Why matching matters

Because it's the relationship between your child and their counsellor, more than any particular approach, that makes therapy work.

  • The relationship drives progress

    Decades of outcome research point the same way: the quality of the therapeutic relationship predicts progress more reliably than the specific type of therapy used.

  • Getting to know your child

    We'll find out about your child's personality and interests, and whether they'd rather talk, work creatively, or have more structure.

  • Sessions they want to turn up to

    When the connection is right, your child feels safe enough to open up, and therapy becomes something they choose to keep coming back to.

Not sure what you're looking for? You don't need to be. That's why we offer a free intro call to anyone who wants it: we'll help you work out what your child needs, and who would fit.

“I've spent years working alongside hundreds of counsellors, and the ones on our team are people I know personally and trust completely. My job is to help you find the one who fits your child.”
Helen Spiers, Head of Counselling at Finding Therapy.
Helen SpiersHead of Counselling
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From first look to first session, in four simple steps

No GP referral, no waiting list. You can take your time and decide when it feels right.

  1. Choose your counsellor

    Browse the profiles and see who feels right for your child. Each one shows who they are and how they work.

  2. Book the first session

    Pick a time that works and book directly with the counsellor you've chosen. A first session is available in as little as 48 hours.

  3. Meet your counsellor

    The first video session is a chance for your child and the counsellor to get to know each other, and for you to decide together whether it feels right.

  4. Weekly sessions begin

    The same counsellor, at the same time each week, with flexibility when life needs it. You only pay for sessions that happen.

You can start with a look around, no sign-up needed.

Meet our counsellors

How we compare

An honest look at how we measure up against the alternatives.

FeatureFinding TherapyTreatment on the NHSUS tech/therapy appsLocal private therapist

Choose your own counsellor

Do you pick the person your child sees, or are they assigned?

Finding Therapy: Treatment on the NHS: US tech/therapy apps: Assigned for youLocal private therapist:

Waiting time

Is the client seen within one week of making contact?

Finding Therapy: Treatment on the NHS: US tech/therapy apps: UsuallyLocal private therapist: Varies

Professional membership

Are all therapists members of the BACP or NCPS?

Finding Therapy: Treatment on the NHS: US tech/therapy apps: VariesLocal private therapist: Varies

Regular weekly sessions

Do they offer a reliable weekly session for as long as you need?

Finding Therapy: Treatment on the NHS: US tech/therapy apps: Not guaranteedLocal private therapist:

Pricing

How much do they cost?

Finding Therapy: £65 / session, no referral neededTreatment on the NHS: Free, if your referral is acceptedUS tech/therapy apps: Monthly fee, sessions or notLocal private therapist: Varies from £50 - £110

yesgenerally not

BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, bacp.co.uk. NCPS is the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, ncps.com

Frequently asked questions

The questions parents ask us most before booking.

Getting Started

Browse our counsellor profiles and see who stands out. Each one shows who they are, what they specialise in and how they work with children and young people. If your child is old enough to have a view, involve them: it often helps when the choice feels like theirs. Every counsellor here is vetted and known to us personally, so whoever you choose, you can trust who you've found. And if you're still not sure, book a free intro call and Helen, our Head of Counselling, will help you work out who would fit.

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Help choosing, whenever you want it

Not sure who to choose?
The first step is just a conversation.

You'll speak with Helen, our Head of Counselling, and talk through what would suit your child. No pressure, no commitment.

Book a free intro call