Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at The Health Suite
What to Expect During Your First Appointment
Your first session will typically involve a clinical assessment to understand the young person’s history, current difficulties, and what they and their family are hoping to achieve through therapy. Dr Taylor will work collaboratively with the young person, their parents or carers, and, where appropriate, other professionals involved in their care.
Following the assessment, a personalised therapeutic plan will be developed, which may include individual sessions, parent sessions, or a combination of both.
How Long Does Therapy Take?
The length of therapy depends on the nature and complexity of the presenting difficulties. Dr Taylor offers:
- Brief work — focused, time-limited support for specific concerns
- Short-term psychotherapy — a set number of sessions agreed at the outset
- Longer-term psychotherapy — for more complex or longstanding difficulties
- Intensive psychotherapy — for young people requiring more frequent contact
A recommended approach will be discussed and agreed following the initial assessment.
Who Is This Service Suitable For?
This service is suitable if you are:
- A parent or carer concerned about a child’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, or mental health
- A young person aged up to 25 experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, neurodivergence, or other psychological difficulties
- A family navigating attachment difficulties, school refusal, gender dysphoria, or the aftermath of trauma or loss
- A professional seeking clinical supervision or consultation around a child or family in your care
Treatment options and pricing
Browse and click below to book any of our available services.
Please include the child’s name & age while enquiring online.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Session
Your first appointment includes a detailed assessment to understand your child’s needs, history, and goals, followed by a personalised therapy plan.
Common Q&A about Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a specialist, clinically regulated form of therapy that goes beyond supportive talking. It explores the deeper psychological and emotional roots of a young person's difficulties, drawing on extensive clinical training within the NHS and a formal registration framework regulated by the Professional Standards Authority.
Dr Taylor works with children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to 25 years old, as well as their parents and carers.
This depends on the age of the child and the nature of the work. Dr Taylor offers parent-only sessions, parent and child sessions, and individual sessions for young people. The approach is always discussed and agreed collaboratively.
No GP referral is required to access this service at The Health Suite Leicester. You can self-refer by booking directly.
Dr Taylor holds dual registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), regulated by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Yes. Dr Taylor has specialist experience supporting children and young people with ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, and dyslexia, as well as those awaiting or following a diagnosis.
Yes. Dr Taylor has specialist experience working with looked-after children, adopted children, and families who have experienced developmental trauma, including refugee families.
Yes. Dr Taylor offers supervision and consultation to professionals working with children and young people.
This is very common and Dr Taylor is experienced in working sensitively with reluctant young people. An initial parent consultation can often be a helpful and reassuring starting point.
Advice from the experts
Read clear, expert advice from our clinicians, offering trusted advice, clinical insight, and practical guidance to help you understand your treatment and care options.
Symptom checker
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please book an appointment with us. Symptoms can vary from person to person and from condition to condition.A proper diagnosis can only be made through a thorough medical examination.
Our clinicians will carry out a full assessment to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care.
Is your child feeling anxious, withdrawn, or overwhelmed?
Anxiety in children and young people may present as worry, withdrawal, or physical symptoms. Psychotherapy helps explore underlying causes and supports emotional regulation and confidence.
Is your child refusing school or struggling to attend?
School refusal can be linked to anxiety, social difficulties, or emotional distress. Assessment and therapy help understand the root causes and support gradual re-engagement with education.
Has your child shown low mood, sadness, or loss of interest?
Persistent low mood or withdrawal from activities may indicate depression. Psychotherapy supports young people in understanding emotions and building resilience.
Is your child displaying challenging or risky behaviour?
Behavioural difficulties often reflect underlying emotional distress. Therapy helps identify triggers, improve emotional regulation, and support safer, more positive behaviours.
Has your child experienced trauma, loss, or major life changes?
Experiences such as trauma, adoption, or displacement can affect emotional development. Psychotherapy provides a safe space to process and support recovery.
Are you concerned about your child’s emotional or psychological wellbeing?
If something doesn’t feel right, early support can help. Assessment provides insight into emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs and guides appropriate care.
What we treat
At The Health Suite Leicester, our private medical clinic offers expert care whenever you need it. Our team of experienced GPs and healthcare professionals provide personalised diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring high-quality, professional care in a comfortable setting.
Click below to view useful info on a few of the common conditions we treat:
Neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, Dyslexia)
Dr Taylor has specialist expertise in supporting neurodivergent children and young people, including those with ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, AuDHD, and dyslexia. She is also qualified to conduct formal autism assessments (ADOS-2 and ADI) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Anxiety and School Refusal
Anxiety in children and young people can present in many ways — from general worry and physical symptoms to complete avoidance of school. Dr Taylor provides specialist assessment and therapeutic support to help young people manage anxiety and re-engage with daily life.
Low Mood and Depression
Children and adolescents can experience significant depression that impacts every area of their life. Psychotherapy helps young people explore and understand the roots of low mood and build emotional resilience.
Gender Dysphoria
Dr Taylor provides thoughtful, non-judgemental assessment and therapeutic support for young people experiencing gender dysphoria, working sensitively with both the young person and their family throughout the process.
Developmental Trauma
Dr Taylor has specialist expertise in working with children who have experienced developmental trauma, including looked-after and adopted children, and children and families who are refugees. Therapy focuses on safety, understanding, and healing at a pace that is right for the young person.
Attachment Difficulties
Early relational difficulties can shape how children and young people experience the world and form relationships. Attachment-focused psychotherapy explores these patterns with care and compassion.
Self-Harm and Suicidal Thoughts
Working with young people experiencing self-harm or suicidal ideation requires careful, experienced clinical assessment and sensitive, sustained therapeutic support. Dr Taylor is highly skilled in this area, with extensive CAMHS experience.
Behavioural and Emotional Difficulties
Chronic or acute behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and risky behaviour in young people often have deeper psychological roots. Dr Taylor works to understand and address these underlying factors in a meaningful and lasting way.
many more
Our clinicians manage a broad spectrum of conditions, and individual assessment allows us to tailor care beyond the examples listed. We encourage you to book a consultation to discuss your symptoms and appropriate treatment options.
