Supporting Children & Teens
Understand • Support • Empower • Thrive
Les Roberts
Children's Mental Health
& Behaviour Specialist
Children’s Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist
I’m Les Roberts and I specialise in helping children and young people understand and manage the emotions, worries and behaviours that can sometimes make everyday life feel difficult.
Over the years, I’ve supported thousands of children and families through 1:1 therapy, schools, community programmes and professional services. My approach is creative, child-centred and completely individual, because I don’t believe children should have to fit the therapy; the therapy should fit the child.
As an Advanced Practitioner, counsellor, tutor, author and speaker specialising in children’s emotional wellbeing, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to help children feel safe, understood and able to make positive change.
And because children don’t exist in isolation, I work closely with parents too, helping them understand what may be happening beneath the behaviour and how parents can support their child beyond the therapy room.
My aim is simple: to help children understand themselves, feel supported, become empowered and thrive.
Understand • Support • Empower • Thrive
Thousands of children supported
Specialist child & adolescent Practitioner
Therapist • Tutor • Author • Speaker
In-person & online
Every child is different and so is the support they need. My approach isn't about replacing CAMHS, counselling, CBT or other specialist services.
It's about offering another option. I combine therapeutic approaches including hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, IEMT, counselling skills, therapeutic storytelling, creative activities and emotional regulation techniques, adapting each session around the individual child.
Importantly, therapy doesn't always have to look or feel like therapy. Children don't have to sit opposite me and explain exactly how they feel.
We might talk, create, play, imagine, tell stories, laugh and learn practical ways to understand what is happening inside their mind and body.
I also work alongside parents, because helping a child doesn't stop when they leave the therapy room.
The aim?
To help children understand their emotions, build confidence and develop skills they can take with them into everyday life.
What Happens in a Free Initial Consultation?
A free initial consultation is a relaxed, friendly chat designed to help you decide whether this support feels right for you or your child. There is no pressure, no obligation and nothing will happen without your consent.
During this session, we will:
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Get to know each other
This is a chance for you (or your child) to meet me, ask questions and feel comfortable in the space. -
Talk about what’s been happening
You can share what your or your child are struggling with, such as worries, big emotions, sleep issues, confidence or behaviour changes, at a pace that feels right. -
Explore goals and hopes
We’ll gently look at what you would like to change or improve and what life might look like when things feel easier. -
Explain how support works
I’ll clearly explain the approaches I use, so you understand how sessions work and what to expect. -
Decide next steps together
If we feel it’s a good fit, we’ll discuss possible options moving forward. If not, I’ll always be honest and where appropriate, suggest alternative support.
There is no therapy carried out during this consultation. It is purely an opportunity to talk, ask questions and feel reassured. Although, you may go home with a golden nugget or two!
Most importantly, this session is about feeling heard, understood and supported, right from the very first conversation.
Initial consultations can be carried out in person or online.
OPENING HOURS
By Appointment Only.
Mon - Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 10am - 3pm
Sun: Closed
GET IN TOUCH
Little Haven
34 Yorkshire Gardens
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 3JZ
07464099447
