Childhood can be full of big emotions, confusing experiences and moments that feel overwhelming. At Next Chapter Therapy, I offer gentle, trauma‑informed child therapy for families across Trafford, Sale, Stretford, Urmston, Altrincham and Greater Manchester. My approach helps children make sense of their feelings, develop emotional regulation skills and feel more secure in themselves and their relationships.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, trauma, school stress or changes at home, therapy provides a safe space where they can explore their experiences at a pace that feels manageable.

What Child Therapy Can Help With

• Child therapy can support children experiencing:
• Anxiety, worry or persistent fear
• Trauma or difficult early experiences
• Emotional overwhelm or “big feelings”
• Low confidence or self‑esteem
• School‑related stress or behavioural challenges
• Difficulties with friendships or social situations
• Sleep problems or separation anxiety
• Adoption, fostering or attachment‑related struggles

How Child Therapy Works

Therapy sessions are warm, playful and grounded in evidence‑based approaches including EMDR, DDP, DBT skills and ACT. I adapt each approach to be age‑appropriate and engaging, using creative methods to help children express themselves safely.

Children often communicate through play, stories, movement and metaphor. Therapy helps them:

• Understand what their feelings are trying to tell them
• Build emotional regulation skills
• Strengthen their sense of safety and connection
• Develop healthier coping strategies
• Feel more confident in themselves and their relationships

What Sessions Look Like

• Sessions last 50 minutes
• Available in‑person in Trafford or online (depending on age and suitability)
• A calm, child‑friendly therapy space
• A gentle pace that respects your child’s readiness
• Regular check‑ins with parents or carers to support progress
• My aim is to help your child feel understood, supported and empowered — never rushed or pressured.

Who Child Therapy Is Suitable For

Child therapy is helpful for:

• Children aged 5–12
• Children who have experienced trauma or loss
• Adopted or fostered children
• Children who struggle to express emotions
• Children finding school or friendships difficult
• Children who feel anxious, angry, withdrawn or overwhelmed

Why Choose Next Chapter Therapy

• Specialist in child and young‑person trauma therapy
• Extensive experience with developmental trauma, attachment needs, adoption and fostering
• A warm, relational approach that helps children feel safe
• Located in Trafford, easily accessible from Sale, Stretford, Urmston and Altrincham
• Flexible online and in‑person options
• A clear, collaborative approach with parents and carers

Start Your Child’s Next Chapter

If you’re wondering whether therapy could help your child, I offer a free 20‑minute consultation to talk through your concerns and answer any questions.

Get in touch to begin.