Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy in Leicester
Supporting children, young people and families through expert, compassionate psychotherapy in Leicester.
At The Health Suite Leicester, our Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy service is led by Dr Lynne Taylor, an experienced and fully registered Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. Working with children, young people, and families from 0–25 years old, Dr Taylor provides professional assessment and therapeutic support for a wide range of psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. If you are searching for child psychotherapy in Leicester, adolescent mental health support near me, or private CAMHS alternatives in Leicester, The Health Suite offers expert, compassionate, and clinically rigorous care in a safe and supportive environment.
What Is Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy?
Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a specialist form of therapy that helps children, young people, and their families understand and work through emotional, psychological, and behavioural difficulties. Unlike general counselling, it draws on deep clinical training to explore the underlying causes of distress — not just the surface symptoms. At The Health Suite Leicester, Dr Taylor offers a full range of therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual needs of each child, young person, or family, including:
- Assessment and diagnostic consultation
- Brief and short-term individual psychotherapy
- Longer-term and intensive psychotherapy
- Parent and child sessions
- Supporting parents and carers
- Consultation and supervision for professionals
Conditions and Concerns We Support
Dr Taylor is qualified and experienced in supporting young people and families with a wide range of presentations, including:
Common concerns:
- Neurodivergence — including ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, and dyslexia
- Low mood and depression
- Anxiety
- Gender dysphoria
- School refusal
- Attachment concerns
Complex and specialist presentations:
- Developmental trauma, including looked-after and adopted children
- Children and families who are refugees
- Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
- Risky and unsafe behaviour
- Chronic and acute behavioural and emotional difficulties
Who Is This Service For?
This service is suitable for:
- Children and young people aged 0–25 experiencing emotional, psychological, or behavioural difficulties
- Parents and carers seeking support or guidance around their child’s wellbeing
- Professionals seeking clinical supervision or consultation in relation to the children and families they work with
Book Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy in Leicester Today
If you are looking for private child and adolescent psychotherapy in Leicester, CAMHS alternatives in Leicestershire, or specialist support for a young person in your care, The Health Suite Leicester offers expert, regulated, and compassionate care.
Please include the child’s name & age while enquiring online.
Why choose The Health Suite for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy?
Highly Qualified, Dually Registered Clinician
Dr Taylor holds dual registration with both the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), ensuring the very highest standards of clinical practice, ethics, and professional accountability.
21 Years of NHS and Clinical Experience
With over two decades of experience, including 13 years post qualification, Dr Taylor brings unparalleled depth of knowledge in child and adolescent mental health — from everyday concerns to the most complex presentations.
Specialist Neurodivergence Support & Whole-Family Care
Dr Taylor provides expert support for neurodivergent young people, including those with ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, and dyslexia, and can carry out formal autism assessments (ADOS-2 and ADI) within a multidisciplinary team. Alongside this specialist expertise, care is delivered through a whole-family, joined-up approach, with tailored sessions for children, young people, parents, carers, and families, as well as consultation for professionals. Every aspect of support is compassionate, individualised, and designed around the needs of the young person and their wider context.
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
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.
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.
Checklist 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.
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.
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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.
Meet our Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Clinicians
Meet our dedicated team at The Health Suite Leicester, where skilled professionals are committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your medical and wellness needs.
Dr Lynne Taylor
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Treatment options and pricing
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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.
Have a query about Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at The Health Suite Leicester?
We recognise that getting the healthcare assistance you need can be difficult. So if you have a query, feel free to contact us and one of our treatment co-ordinators will be happy to help. We aim to reply to all queries within 24 hours (Mon – Fri).