Play Therapists & Child Counsellors in Brighton and Hove
Compare SEND-aware play therapy, creative arts therapy and child counselling for anxiety, school avoidance, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, masking and parent-child connection across Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Preston Park, Kemptown, Lewes, Shoreham, Hurstpierpoint and East Sussex.
Find Brighton and Hove child therapy supportChoosing play therapy or child counselling in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove families often look for child therapy when anxiety, neurodiversity, family breakdown, bullying, gender or identity stress, trauma or school pressure needs a child-friendly route into support.
Start by checking the therapist’s child-specific training, membership, DBS/safeguarding arrangements, age range and whether they involve parents or school. For diagnosis, crisis risk or medication questions, use the right clinical or NHS pathway instead.
This support may help with
- ✓ Anxiety, separation worries and school avoidance
- ✓ Trauma, grief, family change and attachment stress
- ✓ After-school meltdowns and emotional regulation
- ✓ Autism/ADHD-related overwhelm and masking
- ✓ Parent-child connection and school communication
Browse play therapists and child counsellors serving Brighton and Hove
Compare therapy type, age range, SEND experience, parent work, school involvement, safeguarding, fees and availability before enquiring.
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Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy Child Therapy
Play therapy or child counselling support for Brighton and Hove families.
View listingBaobab Therapy Brighton and Hove
Play therapy or child counselling support for Brighton and Hove families.
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View listingBeccy Pook Brighton Child Counselling
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View listingBrighton and Hove Wellbeing Play Therapy
Play therapy or child counselling support for Brighton and Hove families.
View listingKatie Sturt Special Space Brighton
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View listingMel Wright Play Therapy Brighton
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View listingPalmeira Practice Brighton Young People
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View listingCommon questions about child counselling in Brighton and Hove
What can a play therapist or child counsellor help with in Brighton and Hove?
They can support children with anxiety, school avoidance, emotional regulation, trauma, bereavement, low confidence, friendship stress, family change and neurodivergent overwhelm where therapy is appropriate.
Is play therapy the same as autism or ADHD assessment?
No. Play therapy and child counselling support emotional expression, regulation and relationships. Formal autism or ADHD diagnosis needs an appropriate assessment pathway.
Why do DBS and professional membership matter?
Parents should check safeguarding arrangements, DBS status and professional membership such as PTUK, BAPT, BACP, UKCP or HCPC where relevant before booking child therapy.
Is child counselling suitable for crisis or immediate risk?
No. If there is immediate risk, use NHS 111, 999, A&E, CAMHS crisis support or local urgent mental health routes.
UK guide to Play Therapists / Child Counsellors
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