Business Details
Trusted Child Therapy Services in Derry
Child Therapy NI is an innovative child counselling and psychotherapy service based in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland. With over 16 years of experience, we specialise in supporting children and young people aged 4-18 with emotional and behavioural challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and difficulties adjusting to family changes. Our team collaborates with health and social care agencies, schools, and courts to provide timely, child-centred therapeutic interventions. We utilise evidence-based approaches like BWRT and play therapy to create safe, age-appropriate environments for emotional growth. Our mission includes reducing waiting times for mental health support, building resilience in young people, and offering alternatives to medication through tailored therapeutic strategies.We prioritise the child's voice in all processes, including Section 32 court assessments, while maintaining strict professional standards. Our services extend to family support and educational guidance for parents and caregivers. Every treatment plan is individualised following comprehensive intake evaluations, ensuring interventions align with each child's unique needs. We maintain flexible operating hours and offer both in-person and online therapy sessions to accommodate diverse client requirements. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our certified practitioners and ongoing professional development in child psychology advancements.
Services
Child Psychotherapy
BWRT Therapy
Section 32 Assessments
Play Therapy
Family Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 16 years experience in child psychotherapy
- Our therapists are certified in BWRT techniques
- We provide Section 32 court assessments for family law cases
- We collaborate with health and social care agencies
- We offer child-friendly therapeutic environments
Services
Child Psychotherapy
Specialist psychotherapy for children aged 4-18 addressing anxiety, depression and behavioural issues. Our integrative approach combines play therapy, narrative techniques and creative expression in child-friendly environments. Sessions help build emotional resilience and improve coping mechanisms through age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
BWRT Therapy
Modern talking therapy using BWRT techniques to reprogram negative thought patterns. This non-invasive approach helps children manage fears and anxiety without revisiting traumatic memories. Sessions create new neural pathways for calmer responses to stress triggers through guided visualisation exercises.
Section 32 Assessments
Independent child welfare assessments for family court proceedings. Qualified assessors conduct comprehensive evaluations through child interviews and professional consultations. Reports provide evidence-based recommendations regarding custody arrangements and parenting capacity to support judicial decision-making processes.
Play Therapy
Therapeutic play sessions using art materials, puppets and role-play to help children express emotions. This approach enables non-verbal communication of complex feelings through structured creative activities. Sessions include sand therapy and music-based interventions tailored to individual developmental needs.
Family Support
Comprehensive support programmes for parents and caregivers. Services include home-based intervention strategies and educational guidance on child emotional development. Sessions focus on improving family communication and implementing therapeutic techniques in domestic environments to reinforce treatment outcomes.
People
Ciara Mc Elhinney
Lead Therapist
Certified child psychotherapist with over 16 years experience in treating childhood emotional disorders. Specialises in BWRT techniques and court assessment procedures while maintaining a child-centred therapeutic approach.
Questions
What age range do you work with?
We specialise in supporting children and young people aged 4-18 years through various therapeutic approaches tailored to their developmental stage.
What issues can you help with?
We address anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, family adjustment difficulties, behavioural problems and special educational needs through our therapeutic services.
How do I book a session?
Contact us via phone or email to arrange an initial consultation. We'll discuss your child's needs before scheduling appropriate therapy sessions at our Derry facility.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes, we provide online therapy sessions through secure platforms during specified periods, with in-person appointments available at our Northwest Business Complex location.
What is BWRT therapy?
BWRT is a modern talking therapy that helps reprogram negative thought patterns without requiring detailed discussion of traumatic memories, making it suitable for children.
Do you provide court reports?
Yes, we offer Section 32 court assessments that provide independent evaluations of child welfare and parenting capacity for family law proceedings.
Reviews (1)
Lisa Dawson
May 04, 2019
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Highly recommend Child Therapy NI. Ciara is amazing at what she does. She gets down to kids level and helps lift their self esteem and confidence. Ciara shows her clients that she completely understands and empathize with them. A true professional. Thank you Ciara for the work you are doing.
