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A thoughtful space to make sense of difficult feelings

Psychotherapy for adolescents, young adults and families — in person at Terapia and online.

UKCP registered · Child Psychotherapy Council · Trauma-informed

If you're worried about your teenager, you're in the right place

Many parents come to me when something has shifted — a young person who has withdrawn, is struggling with exam pressure, anxiety, friendships, questions of identity, or a low mood that won't seem to lift.

Noticing, and reaching out, is already the first step. You don't need to have the words for it yet; we can find them together.

Therapy gives young people a safe, confidential place to be understood.

Portrait of Anna Patel in her consulting room

Meet Anna Patel

As an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where young people can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

For over 20 years, I have worked with children, teenagers, parents and families. I work alongside parents to help them understand their child's emotional world and feel more confident in responding to their needs.

I am a UKCP-registered child and adolescent psychotherapist, a member of the Child Psychotherapy Council, and trauma-informed in my practice.

More about Anna

How therapy works

  1. 1

    Book a free 15-minute call

  2. 2

    Initial meeting — with the parent, the young person, or both

  3. 3

    Regular weekly sessions, in person at Terapia or online

  4. 4

    Reviewing together as things change

Themes we often explore

Anxiety and worryExam and school stressIdentity and belongingFriendships and relationshipsADHD and focusLow moodFamily changeMusic, creativity and play as ways in

Where we meet

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Face-to-face sessions at Terapia

Terapia, London — full address to follow

Online sessions

For young people and families who prefer to meet from home, I offer sessions over secure, confidential video — available across the UK.

Many families combine the two, meeting in person and online as life allows.

Not sure where to begin? Let's talk.

A free, no-obligation 15-minute call to share what's on your mind and see whether working together feels right.

Book a free call

Fully insured · Enhanced DBS · Confidential