The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic
Anxiety can affect children differently, sometimes appearing as clinginess or tummy aches in younger children, or through school avoidance and social pressure in teens.
Our clinicians understand these age-specific challenges and provide: Evidence-based therapy, including CBT for anxiety, Family guidance, helping parents support children at home, Support around school and learning environments.
Every treatment plan is personalised to help children feel safer, calmer and more confident and to empower families with tools that make a difference every day.
Following your initial enquiry, we will schedule a brief telephone consultation with you in order to gather some basic information about you, your needs and goals.
A comprehensive assessment typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and provides a rounded understanding of your child’s experience. During this appointment, your clinician will explore the symptoms and patterns of anxiety, your child’s developmental and family history, and any recent or ongoing stressors such as school pressures, friendship dynamics, or changes at home. The assessment also considers emotional, cognitive, and physical signs to build a clear picture of what your child is facing and what support may be most helpful.
Experience evidence-based therapies that are always tailored to your needs and goals, delivered by specialists who remain at the clinical forefront.
You’re in good hands at The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic. Our team of experienced clinical and counselling psychologists, many with NHS backgrounds, specialise in childhood anxiety and deliver expert assessments for children. We provide clear, fast results and personalised support to help you understand your child’s symptoms and plan the next steps for their mental health and wellbeing.
Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Child and Adolescent Team
Perinatal and Child Team Lead | Clinical Psychologist
Founder of The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic | Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Team Lead of The General Adult Mental Health Team | Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Co-founder | Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Schema Team
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Children may show anxiety in different ways, including difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping or nightmares, changes in appetite, irritability or emotional outbursts, clinginess, or frequent crying. Physical complaints such as tummy aches, nausea, or needing the toilet often are also common.
Yes. Younger children often show separation anxiety, finding it difficult to be away from a parent or caregiver. Older children and teenagers are more likely to experience worries linked to school, friendships, social situations or academic pressure.
Open conversations and reassurance make a significant difference. Let your child know they can talk to you about their worries, help them recognise their feelings, and maintain calming routines around sleep, meals and daily structure.
Many children go through anxious phases that improve over time, particularly when a parent offers reassurance and emotional support. However, persistent anxiety that impacts daily life may require professional help.
It may be time to reach out for expert guidance if your child’s anxiety is not improving, is getting worse, or is affecting school, friendships, family life or sleep. Professional support can offer strategies and structured therapy to help your child feel more secure and confident.
Experiences such as school stress, bullying, constantly shifting house or school, illness or family changes may contribute. Some children are more sensitive by temperament, or may learn anxious behaviour from others.
