What is Educational Psychotherapy?

Discover how Educational Psychotherapy can support your child's emotional and academic well-being.

Understanding Educational Psychotherapy

Educational Psychotherapy is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to support children and young people who face emotional or psychological barriers to learning and feeling able to function comfortably within the school community and at home. 

    What Is It?

  • Combines psychoanalytic and attachment theories with educational strategies
  • Offers a space for children to explore and make sense of experiences that may hinder their learning and social experiences
  • A comfortable and non judgemental space where children can explore their feelings and emotions. 

Key Benefits for Children and Young People

Educational Psychotherapy offers numerous benefits, helping children to thrive both emotionally and academically:

  • Address both emotional and behavioural challenges that interfere with feeling confident in taking risks in learning and social experience with peers
  • Help children develop self-esteem, emotional resilience, and confidence in learning
  • Support children in overcoming communication difficulties, social behaviour issues, and understanding their emotions

How Educational Psychotherapy Works

Educational Psychotherapy utilises creative and tailored methods to support children's emotional wellbeing and learning confidence.

  • Uses structured activities like storytelling, drawing, painting, sand play, and free play to help children express and understand their emotions
  • Tailors teaching methods to each child’s emotional and developmental needs
  • Gives a safe space where children can explore and understand their thoughts, experiences and feelings

Qualified Professionals

Educational Psychotherapy is provided by trained and accredited professionals:

  • Educational Psychotherapists are often experienced teachers or educational  professionals with additional training in psychotherapy
  • In the UK, they are accredited through the UK Council for Psychotherapy.

Start your journey

Ready to explore how Educational Psychotherapy can benefit your child? Contact Helen Gidley - Educational Psychotherapist (EPT) today to learn more and schedule a consultation.