Supporting Your Child's Emotional World
Specialist, compassionate mental health support for children and young people — without the wait.
What we offer
Children and young people face a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges — and getting the right support at the right time can make a lasting difference. At Abacus Psychology Service, our experienced Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, Art Therapists and Mental Health Nurses provide specialist assessment and therapy for children from early years through to adolescence. We use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each child's age, needs and personality, including CBT, EMDR, DDP, Art Therapy, play-based approaches and more. From the very first contact, we work collaboratively with your family to understand what's happening and create a clear, personalised plan to help your child thrive.
Why Children's Mental Health Matters
A child's emotional health is the foundation for everything else — their learning, their friendships, their confidence and their future. When children struggle with anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties or emotional regulation, the impact ripples through every part of their life and their family's too. Early, specialist support can prevent difficulties from escalating and help children build the resilience and coping skills they need for life. Too often, families find themselves on lengthy waiting lists for NHS support, or unsure where to turn. At Abacus, we offer timely, high-quality psychological care so your child does not have to wait to feel better.
How We Support Children's Mental Health
Assessment & Diagnosis
We conduct thorough psychological assessments to understand your child's emotional and mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias and more. Clear reports and honest feedback are provided throughout.
Individual Therapy
We offer one-to-one therapy for children using approaches including CBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, play therapy and art therapy — always age-appropriate and tailored to your child.
Family Support
We recognise that children's difficulties do not exist in isolation. We offer parent consultations, family therapy and guidance to help the whole family understand and support your child's mental health.
School Liaison
With your consent, we can work directly with schools to share strategies, support EHCP applications and ensure consistent care across home and school environments.
Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
Specialist support for children experiencing anxiety, panic, school avoidance, emotional dysregulation and meltdowns — helping them understand their emotions and build practical coping strategies.
Trauma-Informed Care
All of our work with children is underpinned by trauma-informed principles, ensuring every child feels safe, respected and understood — whatever their background or experiences.
