Child Counseling & Therapy – Emotional and Behavioural Support for Kids
Is your child feeling anxious, withdrawn, or struggling at school or home? At DreamKids™, we provide warm, professional, and personalized counseling for children experiencing emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties.
With years of experience supporting expat families and international school students, we offer a compassionate and creative space where your child can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.
Common Issues We Support in Child Therapy
Our therapy services are designed to support children through a wide range of challenges, including:
What Happens During a Child Therapy Session?
Each therapy session is tailored to the child's age, personality, and needs. Depending on the situation, sessions may include:
Recommended Therapy Plan
The typical course of child counseling includes 6 to 8 sessions, either weekly or bi-weekly.
Sessions are offered:
✔ Online (ideal for international or traveling families)
✔ At school (if permitted by the institution)
✔ In-person at our private practice in The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands
Supporting the Whole Family
Having a child who is struggling can deeply affect the entire family. That’s why we take a collaborative approach, actively involving parents in the process.
In addition to an initial intake session, we offer parent consultations as needed to provide insight, strategies, and support for managing your child’s emotional or behavioral needs at home.
Why Choose Sheona?
Is your child feeling anxious, withdrawn, or struggling at school or home? At DreamKids™, we provide warm, professional, and personalized counseling for children experiencing emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties.
With years of experience supporting expat families and international school students, we offer a compassionate and creative space where your child can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.
Common Issues We Support in Child Therapy
Our therapy services are designed to support children through a wide range of challenges, including:
- Anxiety, worry, and fearfulness
- Bullying or social exclusion
- Grief and loss
- Depression and low mood
- Parental separation or divorce
- Selective mutism
- Anger management and emotional regulation
- Friendship and social skills challenges
- Stress related to school transitions, performance, or exams
- Coping with trauma or major life changes
- Living with a learning diagnosis (ADHD, dyslexia, autism)
- Managing medical diagnoses (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy)
- High sensitivity (HSP – Highly Sensitive Children)
What Happens During a Child Therapy Session?
Each therapy session is tailored to the child's age, personality, and needs. Depending on the situation, sessions may include:
- Talking and storytelling
- Drawing or creative play
- Role-playing social situations
- Therapeutic games
- Breathing techniques and relaxation
- Guided imagery and visualizations
- Learning practical emotional coping strategies
Recommended Therapy Plan
The typical course of child counseling includes 6 to 8 sessions, either weekly or bi-weekly.
Sessions are offered:
✔ Online (ideal for international or traveling families)
✔ At school (if permitted by the institution)
✔ In-person at our private practice in The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands
Supporting the Whole Family
Having a child who is struggling can deeply affect the entire family. That’s why we take a collaborative approach, actively involving parents in the process.
In addition to an initial intake session, we offer parent consultations as needed to provide insight, strategies, and support for managing your child’s emotional or behavioral needs at home.
Why Choose Sheona?
- Expertise with expat families and international school communities
- Sessions available in English, and Dutch
- Personalised, creative therapy for children and teens
- Led by Sheona, an experienced counselor and special needs educator
- Home of the DreamKids™ method, a unique blend of imagery, mindfulness, and emotional coaching
