How I can help
When your child is struggling, it can be difficult to know what they need or where to turn. You don’t need a diagnosis or a perfectly clear explanation before asking for help. We can start with what you are noticing now and work it out together.
In person near Putney Bridge, London, or online across the UK.
Therapy and parent sessions: £140 for 50 minutes.
Free initial telephone call of around 15 minutes. Currently accepting new clients.
Psychological Specialities
Anxiety
Worries can begin to take up more and more space in a young person’s life. You might notice that they feel overwhelmed, struggle to concentrate or find everyday situations difficult. I take time to understand your child’s worries and the circumstances around them, so we can think together about what might help.
Specific phobias
A strong fear of a particular thing or situation can make ordinary activities feel difficult. We can work at understanding that fear, building trust and finding an approach that fits your child. I draw on psychological approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Low mood and depression
Your child might seem withdrawn, unhappy or unlike themselves. Sometimes there is an obvious reason; sometimes there isn’t. Therapy offers space to understand what they are experiencing and explore ways to cope with difficult feelings.
Self-harm
Discovering that your child is hurting themselves can be frightening. I offer space to understand what is happening and work towards safer ways of managing distress, alongside support for parents. We will discuss whether my service is appropriate for the support your child needs. This practice does not provide emergency or crisis care.
Low self-esteem
If your child’s view of themselves is affecting their relationships, learning or everyday life, we can explore what is contributing to it. Our work can help them make sense of the pressures they face and develop a kinder understanding of themselves.
Disordered eating and eating disorders
If food, eating, exercise or body-image worries are beginning to take over your child’s life, you are welcome to ask for help even without a diagnosis. Eating difficulties can look different from one young person to another.
Read about eating-disorder support for all ages and parents, including how psychological therapy fits alongside physical-health care.
Trauma
Difficult experiences can leave a young person struggling with feelings that are hard to understand or put into words. I offer a space to begin making sense of those experiences at a pace that takes account of the person in front of me.
Therapy should fit the person
Some young people want practical strategies. Others need time to understand their feelings or build trust before they can talk. Most need a mixture of different things at different times.
I draw on CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic approaches. We will think together about what fits your child, rather than expecting them to fit one model of therapy.
I’m Dr Chloe Bedford, an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist, with 15 years’ post-qualification experience across NHS services and private practice.
Support for you as a parent
You deserve somewhere to think and be supported too. Read about parent consultations and how we can think through what your child and family need.
I also offer therapy for adults, including young adults, in person and online. Read about online appointments or enquire to discuss whether my experience fits your needs.
What happens next?
Send a brief enquiry and I’ll aim to reply within two working days. The free initial call gives us a chance to discuss your concerns and whether I am the right person to help. If we go ahead, we will arrange a first 50-minute appointment.
Arrange a free initial call