Child Psychologists in London

Does your child need some extra support? It can be very stressful as a parent to watch your child struggle in the face of life challenges, or suffer persistent troubles with moods and behaviours. Child psychologists and psychotherapists create a non-judgemental space for your child and your family to learn to cope better. 

What does therapy for children involve?  

We recognise that your child is unique. After working with you and your child to determine the different factors contributing to your child's difficulties, your child's treatment will be tailored to their specific needs. This can include approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy, play therapy, drama therapy, family therapy, and parenting guidance. 

Therapy for children is a safe space for your child to feel heard and supported, and for you as a parent to also feel supported. Our expert child therapists recognise that parenting can be challenging, and that you want the best for your child.  

What can a child psychologist help with? 

Common reasons for seeking a child therapist include:

• anger and temper tantrums
• anxiety and stress
• bed-wetting
• communication problems 
• crying and depression 
• eating problems
• learning and development issues
• low self-esteem
• life changes like bereavement and family break-ups
• sleeping problems. 

Protect your child's wellbeing today

At Harley Therapy in London we place your family in safe and expert hands. All our child psychologists and child psychotherapists have a minimum of ten years experience, if not much more, and are trained at highly regarded institutions.

Call us now to discuss your concerns and how we can help at 020 8003 4173. Ready to make an appointment? You can also use our easy online booking form.

Child psychotherapy and CBT - The Harley Therapy™ approach

The therapy process can see your child experience such benefits such as:

• better communication skills
• higher confidence levels
• an ability to cope with difficult feelings and situations
• improved relationships with family and friends
• stabiilsed moods and increased contentment. 

Specialist Child Psychotherapist - Theodora Savvidou

Theodora Savvidou is a UKCP registered child psychotherapist with over 15 years experience. 

With an MA in both Integrative Child Psychotherapy and Counselling and Psychotherapy, Theodora works with  children and young people using an integrative framework. Her approach draws from psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and attachement-based models. She can also incorporate creative media such as art, play, and sand therapy.

Parents are included in their child's progress via regular meetings which give them an opportunity to discuss any problematic areas or concerns.

Theodora has experience working with a vast array of issues, including trauma, abuse, challenging behaviour, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive behaviour, low self-esteem,  loss and bereavement, self-harm, relating issues, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD.

Aside from her private practice, Theodora has worked as a therapist in various settings such as the NHS, children’s homes, schools, and organisations supporting homeless young people.

Specialist Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist - Dr. Peter Slater

Dr. Peter Slater is a specialist child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapist and accredited member of the BACP. He has worked for 15 years in NHS settings, including with infants and with children who were fostered or adopted.

Peter works psychoanalytically with children and young people across a range of issues such as depression, loss, bereavement, separation anxiety, general anxiety, aggression or other behavioural disorder, emerging personality disorders, learning difficulties, feeding issues, eating disorders/self-harming behaviours, suicidal ideation, developmental disorders (autism, aspergers, ADHD), and abuse, neglect or deprivation.  

He was trained and obtained his professional doctorate in child psychotherapy at the Tavistock Clinic in London, where he has worked as a visiting lecturer. He has also held a visiting lecturer post at the Anna Freud Centre.

Issues for Child Therapy:

• autism spectrum disorder
• ADHD
• aggression
• anxiety and stress
• bedwetting 
• bereavement and loss
• challenging behaviours
• depression 
• eating problems
• family changes like divorce
• low or erratic moods
• self-esteem problems 
• selective mutism
• seperation anxiety
• sleeping issues
• social withdrawal 
• surviving neglect
• trauma.