Therapy for children, young people & families

We are pleased to offer family therapy and therapy for children and young people at our Edinburgh centre with our experienced and fully trained therapists.

What Is family therapy?

Family therapy is about helping families or 'family-like' groups find ways to improve their situation using constructive methods. 'Family' members, old and young, will be encouraged to respect each others beliefs and views. The family therapist will work with the family to explore ways forward and support them as changes take place in the present and beyond.

What types of issues can family therapy help with?

There are a number of issues that can have a big impact on families and the relationships within them. Family therapists are particularly used to supporting families and family members experiencing the following issues.

Changes in family life / relationships
Parenting issues
Emotional difficulties following bereavement
Eating disorders
Couple relationship issues
Separation and divorce
Adolescent or child behaviours, e.g. attention and over-activity issues
Adolescent or child mental health
Adult mental health
Adoption and fostering
Social policy, such as child protection
Violence in the home
Post-trauma difficulties
Self-harming
Drugs and alcohol abuse

How do I find out more about family therapy or make a booking?

To find out more about our family therapy service or to book an initial session please contact us.

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Practitioners offering therapy for children, young people and families at our Edinburgh centre:

Ian Connor, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Flora Maclay, Chartered Psychologist
Stephen Thomson, Family / Systemic Psychotherapist