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Child Therapy
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Play Therapy, Art Therapy
CBT for Children

Looking for Child Therapy in Dublin 15?

A kid’s life can become complicated, with lots of different things happening, feelings, and challenges. For some kids, all of these things can come together and cause emotional issues that can affect their overall well-being. That’s where child therapy comes in. In this section, we’ll look at the different ways child therapy works, and the big impacts it can have on a child’s mental health and development.

Aimed at Children aged 6-12, child counselling is guiding kids’ minds to recovery and resilience. For older children, please refer to our Adolescent Counselling Services. 

How Our Therapists Can Support Your Child

Some of the typical ways our Child Therapists at Blanchardstown Therapy Centre will work includes early intervention and emotional expression, building coping skills, or working with behavioural issues.

Early Intervention and Emotional Expression

Early therapy intervention is a crucial cornerstone in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing. Early intervention can prevent issues from growing worse and give youngsters a chance to develop good coping mechanisms. In the secure and supportive setting of child therapy, kids may openly express their emotions. Many children have trouble expressing their feelings, but therapy offers a safe place where they may do so without being scrutinised. Therapists with knowledge of child psychology may employ a variety of techniques to encourage emotional expression, including play therapy, art therapy, and storytelling.
Children get the ability to recognise and appropriately express their emotions through these techniques. Child therapy helps resolve current problems by treating emotional difficulties during the formative years, but it also gives kids lifetime abilities by encouraging resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. This early intervention builds a strong foundation for children to establish a strong mental and emotional well-being, giving them the confidence and understanding to confront the difficulties of life.

Developing Coping Skills

Child therapy is critical in providing young minds with crucial coping skills that are necessary for managing life’s problems. Therapists assist children in efficiently identifying, understanding, and managing their emotions through a variety of therapy strategies customised to the child’s specific requirements. These coping abilities enable children to deal with difficult situations, anxiety, or trauma, allowing them to build resilience and emotional fortitude. Cognitive-behavioral tactics, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness exercises are frequently used by therapists to educate youngsters how to identify harmful thought patterns and replace them with positive, constructive ones.
Children are also taught problem-solving and conflict resolution skills through role-playing and storytelling. Children who master these coping methods not only learn how to manage their emotions, but they also boost their self-esteem and self-confidence. These abilities serve as a toolkit for children to carry into adulthood, allowing them to tackle challenges, form meaningful relationships, and maintain excellent mental health. Building coping skills in child therapy is more than just treating current concerns; it is also an investment in a child’s future well-being, laying the groundwork for a robust and emotionally aware adulthood.

Working with Behavioural Issues

Understanding that a child’s behaviour is often a sign of underlying emotional problems, child therapy is essential in addressing behavioural issues. Therapists trained in child psychology work hard to identify the root causes of disruptive behaviour, anger, or social withdrawal. Therapists help children express their emotions and frustrations and provide better ways to communicate using a mix of observation, dialogue, and guided activities. Therapist may use specific strategies by understanding the reasons for these behaviours.
Understanding that a child’s behaviour is often a sign of underlying emotional problems, child therapy is essential in addressing behavioural issues. Therapists trained in child psychology work hard to identify the root causes of disruptive behaviour, anger, or social withdrawal. Therapists help children express their emotions and frustrations and provide better ways to communicate using a mix of observation, dialogue, and guided activities. Therapist may use specific strategies by understanding the reasons for these behaviours.

Child Therapy Services

Discover our wide range of child therapies for emotional development and resilience. At Blanchardstown Therapy Centre, our counsellors may use a range of approaches, including play therapy, art therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and family therapy, to meet the unique needs of each child.
Our accredited therapists offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies that provide a safe and supportive environment for children to express, explore and heal. Our innovative therapies help children overcome obstacles, build self-esteem and develop essential coping skills.

Play Therapy

Play therapy is an approach to therapy that acknowledges the power of play, especially for children, to help them communicate, express, and heal. Through play therapy, children can discover their inner world, express their emotions, and process their experiences through well-structured play activities. Through play, children learn to express themselves through the use of toys, art, or imaginative activities that become their language. The playroom is a safe space for children to explore and process their emotions. Play therapy allows children to work through trauma, anxiety or behavioural issues at their own speed, helping them develop resilience and emotional growth.
Children get the ability to recognise and appropriately express their emotions through these techniques. Child therapy helps resolve current problems by treating emotional difficulties during the formative years, but it also gives kids lifetime abilities by encouraging resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. This early intervention builds a strong foundation for children to establish a strong mental and emotional well-being, giving them the confidence and understanding to confront the difficulties of life.

CBT Therapy for Children

How do we apply CBT to children? CBT Therapy is a goal-centred and structured approach to helping young minds navigate their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Young people work closely with the child therapist to identify harmful thought patterns and understand how these thoughts influence their actions and feelings. CBT helps children confront and modify their negative thinking, regulate their emotional discomfort, and manage stressful situations using a range of techniques and activities, including cognitive restructuring and behaviour modification. CBT emphasizes teamwork and encourages children to take part in their treatment. It helps children develop problem-solving skills, increase self-awareness and support adaptive behaviours.

Art Therapy for Children

Child therapy is critical in providing young minds with crucial coping skills that are necessary for managing life’s problems. Therapists assist children in efficiently identifying, understanding, and managing their emotions through a variety of therapy strategies customised to the child’s specific requirements. These coping abilities enable children to deal with difficult situations, anxiety, or trauma, allowing them to build resilience and emotional fortitude. Cognitive-behavioral tactics, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness exercises are frequently used by therapists to educate youngsters how to identify harmful thought patterns and replace them with positive, constructive ones.

Specialized Child Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Some of our Child Therapists provide personalised therapy interventions for children with ASD. We understand the unique challenges that children with ASD face and offer a wide range of evidence based therapies that help them develop social, communication and behaviour skills. Our team of professional autism therapists are highly trained in autism specific methods such as ABA, social skills training and sensory integration techniques. We create an environment of compassion and support where each child is given the highest level of care, respect and understanding.

Contact a Child Therapist

Childhood challenges can be daunting, but you don’t have to go through them alone. The child counsellors at Blanchardstown Therapy Centre are here to help your child grow emotionally and mentally. For children aged 6-12, please contact one of the therapists below. For older children, please visit our therapy services section for Adolescent Counselling.

Book a Child Therapy Therapy Session

Once you find a child therapist below whose skills and methodology resonate with you, we encourage you to reach out to them directly. Their contact details, including their direct phone number, are available on their profile page for your convenience.

Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

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I strive to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their difficulties and achieve their goals. I have a background working with children and people with intellectual disabilities, and individuals with ASD. I have experience working with anxiety, stress, panic, trauma, anger, and self-esteem. My approach is client-centered and tailored to the needs of the individual.

Chloe Murphy

Chloe Murphy

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With a BSc in Psychology and an MA in counselling and psychotherapy I have developed the specialised skills to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disabilities (ID). My current work as an assistant clinical psychologist has allowed me to gain a keen understanding into the unique challenges and strengths of these individuals.

Blanchardstown Therapy Center – Dublin 15

Ideally located in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, at the junction of Blanchardstown Main Street and Clonsilla Road, we offer counselling and psychotherapy services to customers who reside or work in around Blanchardstown, Mulhuddart, Clonsilla, Castleknock and Tyrrellstown.
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