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.
Signs Your Child May Be Being Bullied (Even If They Don't Tell You) Finding out your child may be experiencing bullying can be incredibly upsetting for any parent. You may feel worried, angry, protective or unsure about what to do next. Sometimes children tell their...
How to Support Your Child Through Divorce or Separation When parents separate, it can be a significant emotional change for the whole family. For children and teenagers, separation can bring many different feelings. They may experience sadness, anger, confusion, worry...
Losing someone important is one of the most difficult experiences a child can face. Whether it is the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend or another significant person in their life, grief can affect children in many different ways. As adults, we often...
Starting a new school year is a significant milestone for any child. Whether they've moved into Reception, started secondary school, joined a new class or simply returned after the summer holidays, school brings new routines, expectations, friendships and challenges....
"How was school today?" "Fine." "What did you do?" "Nothing." If this conversation sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. Many parents long to know what happened during their child's day, especially if they suspect something might be worrying them. Yet despite...
After a busy day at school, it's completely normal for children to feel tired. They've spent hours learning, concentrating, socialising and following routines, so needing time to rest is to be expected. But sometimes, what looks like tiredness is actually something...
Has your child ever walked through the front door after school and suddenly burst into tears, shouted over something small or had what feels like a complete emotional meltdown? Perhaps you've thought: "They've been absolutely fine all day—what's happened?" Or maybe...
The excitement of a new school year often brings fresh opportunities, new friendships and new routines. Yet for many families, a few weeks into September, something begins to change. Perhaps your child bursts into tears over something that seems small. Maybe they come...
Helping Your Child Build Confidence When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming As a parent, watching your child struggle with anxiety can feel incredibly difficult. You may find yourself wanting to take away their worries, protect them from difficult situations and make things...
How Parents Can Support a Child With OCD Without Making Anxiety Stronger When your child is anxious, your natural instinct as a parent is to help. You want to reassure them. You want to make the worry disappear. You want them to feel safe. This is a loving and...