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Child & Teen Therapy for Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

Helping Children and Young People Feel Safe, Understood, and Supported

Children and teenagers experience anxiety and overwhelm just as deeply as adults — but they often express it differently. Their nervous system speaks through behaviour, emotions, and physical sensations.

At Townview Therapy, I specialise in supporting young people who are struggling with anxiety, big emotions, school stress, peer difficulties, and nervous‑system overwhelm.

I provide a warm, steady, child‑centred approach that helps them feel genuinely seen, understood, and safe.

Signs a child or teen may benefit from therapy

You may notice:

• anxiety or persistent worry
• tummy aches, headaches, or frequent illness
• emotional outbursts or quick tears
• shutdown or withdrawal
• trouble sleeping
• fears about school or separation
• difficulty expressing what they feel
• irritability or panic
• trouble concentrating
• perfectionism or fear of mistakes

None of these are signs of failure — they are signs that the nervous system is overwhelmed.

What sessions look like

Therapy is tailored to each child's age and needs, using:

• relational connection
• somatic awareness
• creative or play‑based expression (when appropriate)
• emotional language building
• pacing that honours their window of tolerance

The goal is not to "fix" behaviour but to understand and support the child behind it.

Support for parents

Parents often feel unsure, guilty, or frustrated when their child is struggling.
I offer parent sessions to:

• explain the nervous‑system patterns behind behaviour
• support you in responding with clarity and confidence
• reduce stress at home
• build emotional safety and connection

Parent involvement enhances the success of child therapy.

Your child does not have to struggle alone

If your child or teenager is overwhelmed, anxious, or finding life difficult, therapy can provide grounding, support, and tools that make daily life feel more manageable.

You're welcome to get in touch for a free consultation over the phone [30 mins]