Under-18
Whether you’re a young person looking for support, or a parent trying to find the right help for your child, you’re in the right place.
For many years, I’ve specialised in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) in the NHS, working with young people aged 5–18 and their families. Growing up comes with real pressures — social media, peer relationships, exam stress, bullying — and mental health can show up differently at every stage of development. It can all feel overwhelming, for young people and parents alike.
If you’re under 18 start here….
It can feel like you’re the only one who feels this way — you’re not. Maybe it’s affecting your friendships, your exams, or things you used to enjoy, and it’s not always easy to talk about, even with people close to you. I want you to know: things can get better, and you don’t have to go through this alone.
If you’re a parent or carer….
Parenting is deeply rewarding, and sometimes really hard. You may be worried about your child without knowing quite how to help — I can work with you both together, or offer sessions for you alone if your child isn’t ready for direct support. Even without your child in the room, this work can make a real difference to how they cope.
Issues affecting young people include:
Worries & anxieties
Depression & Low Mood
Intrusive thoughts
Self-harm
Problems with friends or peers
Concerns with school or education
Bullying
Coping with anger
Sibling rivalry
Confidence & self-esteem
Neurodiversity – Autism & ADHD
Next steps:
01
Introductory call
15 minutes
Complimentary
Every new referral starts with a free, brief call with the parent or carer, and the young person too if appropriate. It’s a chance to get a sense of what’s going on, see if we’re the right fit, and answer any early questions.Simply fill out the contact form to get started.
02
Assessment
90 minutes
£295
If I can help, the next step is an initial assessment — the start of the therapy journey. I’ll gather a fuller picture of the difficulties at hand, family history, development, interests, and hopes for therapy. I usually meet with the young person and parent/carer together, and where appropriate, offer time with the young person alone so they have space to speak freely.
03
Therapy sessions
50 minutes
from £170
When we begin therapy, we’ll plan the right therapeutic approach and frequency together. Depending on age, this often includes a mix of direct work with the young person and involving parents or family, so support continues beyond the session. I may also suggest separate sessions with parents/carers, or extended family sessions where helpful. Where clinically indicated, and with your consent, I will liaise with school or other professionals involved.
Book a free consultation
Fill in the contact form for a free phone consultation to find out what kind of support might be helpful to you and your child.
Cancellations
48 hours notice is required for all cancelled appointments. Appointments that are unattended, or cancelled without the required 48 hours’ notice will incur cancellation fees.
Private Healthcare Insurance
At Glow Psychology, I am able to provide assessment and therapy funded by recognised insurance providers including BUPA, Cigna, WPA and Vitality.
“MS is doing great thank you! He doesn’t have any anxiety attacks … He now walks with his friends to school without me and has really grown in confidence. It’s been a great pleasure working with you and I can really see how you had a positive impact on MS’s life, for which I am very grateful”.
VS – Parent of 10 year old
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