Paediatric Counselling
How does child counselling work?
At Necessity Kids, we understand that for counselling to be effective, children need to feel safe, supported, and truly heard. That’s why our counselling services – delivered by both our in-house Counsellor and our trusted Partnered Counsellors – are focused on creating a secure and welcoming environment where children can explore their feelings and challenges at their own pace.
Not all children are able to express what they're going through in words. Our counsellors use a range of age-appropriate therapy approaches, including play-based, creative, and talk therapies, to help children communicate in ways that feel natural and comfortable for them.
Whether your child is experiencing emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, anxiety, or family changes, our counselling team is here to support their mental health and wellbeing — with compassion, flexibility, and care.
Child Counselling at Necessity Kids
At Necessity Kids, we offer both in-house counselling and access to services through our trusted network of partnered professionals, ensuring families have flexible and comprehensive support options tailored to their needs. T
he first counselling session typically involves a conversation between the counsellor and the child’s parents or carers. This initial meeting helps the counsellor gain a clear understanding of the child’s current challenges, developmental history, and any relevant background. It’s also an opportunity to meet the child and begin developing a therapy plan.
Ongoing counselling sessions are tailored to the child’s age, needs, and personality. For children aged 4 to 12 years, therapy may involve one or more of the following approaches:
Play therapy
Expressive therapies (e.g. art, drama, sand tray, storytelling)
Talking therapy
Our counsellors maintain regular communication with parents or carers to ensure transparency and collaboration. Updates may be provided via email, phone, or scheduled in-person meetings, depending on what suits your family best.
At Necessity Kids, our goal is to support your child’s emotional wellbeing in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate way—working together with families every step of the way.
Does Your Child Experience:
An ongoing shift in sleeping patterns?
Frequent lying or distortions to reality?
More frequent episodes of anger or anxiety?
Withdrawal from friends, school and hobbies?
Can my child benefit from these modalities?
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Abuse, trauma or neglect
Adoption
Anger management
Anxiety
Behavioural problems (such as aggression, defiance, oppositional and controlling behaviours)
Bereavement and Loss
Bullying
Depression
Disabilities including Autism and Developmental Delays
Divorce and separation
Learning Difficulties
Obsessive behaviours
Self-harm and suicide ideation
Separation anxiety
Sibling Rivalry
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Acquire new social skills.
Become more empathetic.
Develop self-esteem, self-respect and self-acceptance.
Develop respect and acceptance of others.
Find new and creative solutions to their problems.
Gain confidence.
Know how and when to ask for help.
Learn to experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.
Take more responsibility for their behaviours, actions and choices.