OLIP Therapy · Hampshire
Child & Teen Counselling
A safe, supportive space where young people can feel heard and understood.
Children, Teens & Families
Counselling and hypnotherapy for children and teenagers in Fareham, Hampshire
Gentle, expert support when your child is struggling.
When something is wrong for your child, you feel it too. Our specialist therapists offer a safe, warm and child-friendly space to help young people feel happier, calmer and more themselves again. In person or online across the UK.
Helping families since 2003 · 396 five-star Google reviews · DBS checked therapists
You know your child best. We are here to help.
Maybe they have become anxious or withdrawn. Maybe school has become a battle, sleep is broken, or their confidence has quietly slipped away. Whatever it is, you do not have to work it out alone.
At OLIP Therapy we give children and teenagers a calm, supportive place to make sense of their feelings, build coping skills, and rediscover their confidence, often with real change in just a few short weeks. And we keep you involved every step of the way.
We work with children and young people from age 7 upwards, and with their parents alongside them.
What we help children and teens with
Every child is different, and so is the support we offer. These are some of the things families most often come to us about.
Anxiety & worry
Help for the racing thoughts, fears and physical tension that anxiety can bring.
Learn moreSchool stress & refusal
Support for school phobia, friendship worries and the pressure of fitting in.
Learn moreLow self-esteem
Help your child believe in themselves and feel comfortable being who they are.
Learn moreBedwetting
A gentle, non-invasive approach to ease anxiety and build confidence and control.
Learn moreBehavioural difficulties
Understand what is driving the behaviour and find calmer, kinder ways forward.
Learn moreFamily change
Help children navigate separation, divorce and the big changes family life can bring.
Learn moreA space made just for young people
Children do not open up on demand, and we would never ask them to. Our therapists meet your child where they are, at their pace, using gentle, age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches in a warm and friendly setting, so they feel safe enough to share, and supported enough to grow.
Experience, warmth and care you can rely on
Established 2003
Founded by James Holmes and Sue Peckham, with decades of combined experience.
Specialist therapists
Qualified, experienced clinicians trained to support children and young people.
Safe & safeguarded
DBS checked, supervised, and working to professional safeguarding standards.
You stay involved
We keep you informed and work alongside you, as part of your child's support.
What to expect
A free consultation
A relaxed, no-pressure chat, usually with you first, to understand what is going on and how we can help.
A gentle first session
We help your child feel at ease, building trust before anything else. No pressure, no rush.
Real, lasting change
Practical tools and growing confidence, often with meaningful change within a few short weeks.
Looking for a child therapist near you?
Our practice is in Fareham, within easy reach of most of south Hampshire, with free parking right outside so the school run and the session do not have to fight each other.
Fareham
Arena Office, Lancaster Court, 8 Barnes Wallis Road, PO15 5TU.
Southampton & Portsmouth
Both around 15 to 20 minutes along the M27.
Winchester & Basingstoke
Straightforward down the M3, with families travelling in regularly.
Online, UK-wide
Secure video sessions, which many teenagers prefer.
Families also travel from Gosport, Whiteley, Havant and across the Meon Valley.
“Seeking help for your child is never a sign that you have failed. It is one of the most caring things a parent can do.”
Questions parents often ask
What ages do you work with?
We work with children and young people from age 7 upwards, including teenagers. For younger children, we would usually work with you as parents on how to support them, and we will be honest at the consultation if we are not the right fit.
How do I know if my child needs therapy?
Trust your instincts. If your child seems persistently anxious, withdrawn, tearful, angry or unlike themselves, or if something specific has happened, it is worth talking to someone. A free consultation is a gentle way to explore whether we can help, with no obligation.
Will I be involved?
Yes. We see parents and carers as part of your child's support. We will keep you appropriately informed and work alongside you, while still giving your child the private space they need to open up.
What does therapy actually look like for a child?
It rarely looks like an adult sitting and talking for an hour. Depending on age, sessions may involve drawing, games, stories or simple relaxation exercises alongside conversation. The aim is for your child to feel comfortable first, because nothing useful happens until they do.
Are your therapists DBS checked?
Yes. Every therapist working with children and young people at OLIP Therapy is DBS checked, appropriately qualified, fully insured and working under regular clinical supervision.
Is it confidential and safe?
Your child's safety comes first, always. We work within professional and safeguarding standards designed to protect young people, and we will always be open with you about how confidentiality works for your child's age and situation.
Will my child have to talk about everything straight away?
Never. We move at your child's pace and build trust first. Many young people find it far easier to open up than they expected, precisely because there is no pressure to.
How much do sessions cost?
Your initial consultation is free, with no obligation to book anything afterwards. Current session fees are listed openly on our fees page, and we will always be clear about costs before you commit.
Can sessions happen online?
Yes. We offer secure online sessions as well as in-person support at our Fareham practice, which can be a great fit for busy families or young people who feel more comfortable at home.
Every child deserves to feel happy and supported
Reaching out is one of the most loving things you can do for your child. When you are ready, we are here, with a free, no-pressure consultation whenever suits you.