ADHD Therapy for Children
ADHD Therapy for Children
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ADHD Therapy for Children
A calm, steady space to understand ADHD in childhood
Many children with ADHD move through the world with bright curiosity, creativity and energy, but also with challenges that can feel overwhelming. You may notice big emotions, difficulty with focus, struggles with routines or moments where your child becomes overstimulated or shuts down. These experiences are common and human. Therapy offers a calm, steady place where your child can feel understood, supported and safe. This page sits alongside our ADHD therapy hub, where you can explore the wider support we offer for children, adolescents and families.
Parents often arrive with questions about ADHD symptoms in children, emotional regulation, school difficulties, sensory needs and how to support their child’s confidence. Therapy gives you space to explore these gently and without pressure.
Finding an ADHD therapist for your child
Many parents looking for an ADHD therapist want support that understands more than ADHD symptoms alone. As well as difficulties with focus, routines or school, children with ADHD can experience emotional overwhelm, sensory sensitivities, sleep difficulties, low confidence and challenges with friendships. Finding the right support can help your child feel understood, valued and better equipped to navigate these experiences.
At Supportive Counselling Ltd, our neurodivergent-affirming therapists support children with ADHD in York and throughout Yorkshire through in-person sessions. We also offer online and telephone support for families anywhere in the UK, allowing children, parents and carers to access help regardless of location.
As a team of therapists, we can also support different members of the same family individually where appropriate. Parents may benefit from their own support, while children and adolescents have space to explore their experiences with a therapist who understands ADHD and neurodivergence. This can help create a greater understanding of each other’s experiences and support positive changes across the family.
Understanding your child’s experience
Children with ADHD often feel things intensely. They may become excited quickly, frustrated suddenly or overwhelmed without warning. You might recognise moments where transitions feel difficult, where instructions get lost, or where your child struggles to settle after school. You may also see strengths that are often overlooked, such as creativity, humour, sensitivity and deep care.
Therapy helps you understand these patterns with compassion. You begin to see what your child needs to feel safe, connected and supported, rather than feeling that their behaviour is something they should “fix”. This work often overlaps with our pages on ADHD support for emotional regulation and ADHD support for identity and self-esteem, which you may find helpful to explore.
How therapy helps
Therapy gives your child a gentle space to explore their feelings, experiences and challenges without judgement. We look at what helps them settle, what triggers overwhelm and what supports their confidence. Sessions are paced around your child’s needs. They can arrive exactly as they are, without pressure to sit still, be organised or mask their emotions.
We explore emotional regulation, sensory needs, routines, transitions and ways to help your child feel more grounded. Many children benefit from ADHD-friendly strategies such as visual supports, predictable routines, grounding techniques, sensory calming tools and gentle approaches to communication.
This work often connects with our pages on ADHD family therapy, ADHD therapy for adults and ADHD support for organisation and daily life, especially when home routines or school life feel challenging.
Working with lived experience
At Supportive Counselling Ltd, many of our therapists have lived experience or specialist training in neurodivergence. This means your child is met with understanding rather than judgement. We recognise the sensory sensitivities, emotional intensity and unique rhythms that often sit within ADHD. Your child is not asked to fit into a rigid model of behaviour. Instead, we work with their natural patterns, their strengths and the way their mind already tries to make sense of the world.
Because we are a team, we can support children, adolescents and adults individually, giving each family member their own space to explore their experiences safely.
Common themes in children’s ADHD therapy
Families often come to us feeling unsure how to support their child. You might be navigating emotional outbursts, school difficulties, sensory overwhelm, struggles with friendships or moments where your child feels misunderstood. You may be carrying worry, guilt or confusion about how best to help.
Therapy helps you understand these experiences with compassion. You begin to recognise the intention behind your child’s behaviour rather than the impact alone. Many families also explore our work in ADHD support for emotional regulation, especially when emotions feel intense or unpredictable.
Popular questions parents bring include how to support ADHD at home, how to help with routines, how to manage sensory overload, how to build confidence and how ADHD affects identity as children grow.
Therapy in York, throughout Yorkshire, online and by telephone
You can work with us in our quiet, private York counselling room with free parking outside, online from anywhere in the UK, or by telephone if that feels easier or more accessible. Many families prefer online or telephone therapy because it removes the pressure of travel, sensory environments or rigid schedules. We offer sessions seven days a week, including evenings, so you can choose what feels manageable.
Children often move between in-person, online and telephone support, especially when working on emotional regulation, routines or sleep. If sleep is part of your child’s experience, you may find our page on ADHD support for sleep and rest helpful.
A gentle first step
Beginning therapy for your child can feel vulnerable, especially if you have tried many things before or feel unsure where to start. We take things at your pace. You can begin with a simple conversation to see whether it feels right. There is no pressure to commit. Our role is to offer a space where your child feels supported, understood and able to settle. Many families begin here and then explore other areas of support through our ADHD therapy hub, which brings all of our ADHD-related work together.
Helpful external resources
These links can support your understanding of ADHD, medication, diagnosis and adult‑focused support.
ADHD and Parenting
Think ADHD
ADHD in Children and Teenagers
NHS
ADHD and Behavioural Support
ADHD and You
ADHD in Young People
Young Minds
Support that feels steady, safe and grounded
Neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach
Highly qualified team sharing the same values and expertise
Registered members of professional bodies with strict qualification and ethical requirements
Fully qualified and insured
Enhanced DBS checked
ICO registered
Children’s counsellors hold specialist qualifications in working with children and adolescents
Client-led therapy, no fixed model or pressure
Specialist training in trauma & sleep difficulties
Lived experienced shaping our approach
How it works
Counselling in York & the UK that helps you move forward
In 3 simple steps
Your First Session
A calm, introductory chat to understand what you need and ask any questions. There’s no expectation to commit; it’s just space to see if this feels right. You decide the next step.
Your First Session
A calm, steady first meeting where you can share what’s been going on at a pace that feels manageable. You don’t need to prepare anything; we simply begin where you are.
Ongoing Support
Regular sessions shaped around your needs, communication style and pace, guided by you at all times. Support can be in York, online or by telephone, adjusting as things change.
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Finding the right therapist matters; feeling genuinely understood matters even more.
Whether you’re looking for a therapist near me in York or support from anywhere in the UK, we offer steady, affirming help.
Take the first step and get in touch for a free, no-obligation initial conversation.
FAQ's
Who is sleep therapy for?
Sleep therapy is helpful for anyone experiencing ongoing difficulties with rest, whether that’s trouble falling asleep, waking frequently, or feeling unrefreshed. People often begin by searching for insomnia treatment, sleep therapists, or a sleep consultant UK when they’re unsure where to turn.
Support may include sleep relaxation strategies, CBT for insomnia treatment, or guidance from a therapist for sleep disorders. These approaches can be especially useful if you’ve already tried self‑help methods or general sleep services without success.
If you’ve been looking for private sleep support, a sleep consultant, or a sleep expert near me, sleep therapy offers a personalised, evidence‑based way to understand your sleep patterns and make meaningful, lasting changes.
What happens in the free consultation chat?
During the free consultation chat, we talk about what has made you consider counselling and what you’re hoping to get from support. This helps us understand whether counselling feels right for you and which approach may suit you best. You’re welcome to ask as many questions as you like, and there’s no pressure to book a session straight away. You can take your time to think things over and decide at your own pace.
Do you offer counselling in York and across the UK?
Yes. We offer face‑to‑face counselling in York city‑centre space, as well as online and telephone support across the UK. People attend from York and nearby areas, including Goole, Harrogate, Malton, Selby, Pocklington, Tadcaster, Leeds and Easingwold, as well as clients from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our York location is ground‑floor, accessible and sensory‑considerate.
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