Welcome to Anna Patel Psychotherapy’s resource centre.
Here you will find helpful articles, guidance and practical advice covering children’s emotional wellbeing, teenage mental health, parenting support and adult therapy.
Drawing on over 20 years’ experience as an integrative psychotherapist, Anna shares insights into anxiety, emotional regulation, school transitions, relationships, life changes and navigating difficult emotions.
Whether you are looking for support for your child, teenager, yourself or your family, these resources are designed to help you better understand emotions and find ways forward.
Watching your child struggle with anxiety can be one of the hardest experiences as a parent. You may find yourself constantly worrying: "Are they okay?" "Am I doing enough?" "Should I push them or give them more time?" "What if this gets worse?" When your child is...
As a parent, it can be worrying to see your child wake up complaining of a sore stomach, headache, feeling sick or saying they cannot go to school. You may find yourself wondering: "Are they really unwell?" "Are they trying to avoid school?" "Why does this only seem...
The school holidays can be a wonderful opportunity for children and families to spend time together, relax and take a break from the demands of everyday life. However, as the end of the holidays approaches, some parents notice changes in their child's emotions and...
For many families, the end of the school holidays brings a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Some children are eager to return, looking forward to seeing friends and getting back into familiar routines. Others may begin to feel worried, emotional or resistant as...
Starting secondary school is a significant milestone in a young person’s life. For some children, it is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, friendships and experiences. For others, the thought of leaving primary school behind and entering a much larger,...
Helping Children and Teenagers Manage Back-to-School Anxiety Introduction For many families, August is a time of mixed emotions. While some children look forward to seeing friends again, others begin to feel increasingly worried as the new school year approaches....
As a parent, deciding whether your teenager needs therapy can feel like a difficult decision. You may find yourself wondering: "Is this just a phase?" "Am I overreacting?" "Will things get better on their own?" Teenage years naturally bring emotional ups and downs,...
As a parent, it can be difficult to know whether the changes you're seeing in your teenager are simply part of growing up or signs that they may be struggling with anxiety. Mood swings, wanting more independence, spending time alone, and becoming less communicative...
Supporting a teenager who is struggling emotionally can feel confusing, especially when your natural instinct is to step in, ask questions, and try to fix things quickly. Many parents find that despite their best efforts, conversations become tense, their teenager...
Clinical Supervision for Therapists and Mental Health Professionals Clinical supervision is an essential part of ethical and reflective therapeutic practice. It provides a structured and supportive space for therapists, counsellors, social workers, and other mental...