Child & Adolescent Therapy.

Support for children and teenagers who face challenges with emotions, behaviour, or school. Helping families move forward with confidence.

What is Child & Adolescent Therapy?

Support for children and teenagers and families who need clear, practical guidance.

Child and Adolescent Therapy offers a safe space for young people to talk through worries, feelings, and challenges. I work with issues like anxiety, low mood, behaviour struggles, friendship difficulties, and school refusal.

Therapy is practical and supportive. I focus on strategies that fit real life, so parents know how to respond, schools understand what helps, and young people feel heard and more confident.

Signs therapy may help

Early support can prevent small challenges from growing into bigger difficulties. Therapy gives children tools they can use for life.

  • Struggles with worry, anger, or low mood

  • School Avoidance & Fears or frequent absences

  • Difficulty making or keeping friends

  • Frequent arguments or tension at home

  • Teachers raising ongoing concerns

My daughter was very anxious at first, but Louise made her feel safe straight away. We noticed a real difference in her confidence and mood after only a few sessions.

Parent of 12-year-old

Some areas therapy can help with

Some of the most common areas where therapy makes a difference.

Anxiety & Worry

Help your child feel calmer, braver, and more in control.

Social anxiety, fears, panic, OCD, stress.

Mood & Emotions

Support your child to feel happier, steadier, and more confident.

Low mood, anger, self-esteem, self-harm.

Family Relationships

Create calmer routines and stronger bonds at home and in school.

Parent–child conflict, attachment worries.

Social Skills & Friendships

Give your child the tools to feel included and build friendships.

Low mood, anger, self-esteem, self-harm.

School Challenges

Practical guidance for behaviour, friendships, and learning.

Conflict, school refusal, peer issues.

Every child is unique. Therapy sessions are shaped around their needs, age, and personality.

Why parents choose therapy with EEPC

Taking the first step to start therapy can feel overwhelming. My role is to make the process calm, clear, and genuinely useful for your child and family.

  • Support that reduces stress at home and school

  • Clear strategies you can use between sessions

  • A child-centred approach that builds trust

  • Regular updates so you’re never left guessing

  • Experience across schools and families nationwide

Parents

Your role as a parent

Parents are central to the process. I work with you as well as your child, so you feel informed and supported. You’ll be kept up to date on progress, given practical strategies to use at home, and know how to work alongside the school if needed.

Therapy is most effective when parents feel included and confident in their part.

Getting Started

The first session

The first meeting is about listening and understanding. It gives me a chance to learn more about your child’s needs and for your child to get comfortable.

Together, we set simple goals and agree on the best way forward — so you know exactly what the focus will be from the start.

Dr. Louise Reilly

My Credentials & experience

Your assessment is completed to the highest professional standards.

  • Chartered Educational Psychologist (C. Psychol., Ps.S.I)

  • BA • M.Sc • Doctorate in Educational Psychology (D.Ed.Psych)

  • 10+ years’ experience supporting families, schools and organisations

  • Worked with NEPS and education teams across Ireland

Reviews

What our clients say

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

If you don’t see your answer here, just reach out — I’ll be happy to talk it through with you.

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Dr. Louise Reilly, BA, M.Sc, D. Ed. Psych, C. Psychol., Ps.S.I

Chartered Educational Psychologist

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