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Supporting children, young people and families through the challenges life brings
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Welcome to O'Brien Psychology. I'm Zara—a BACP registered Counsellor and Trainee Counselling Psychologist specialising in supporting children, young people and their parents through various life transitions and challenges. ​
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What I Often Work WIth
Children and Young People
Major life changes—becoming a parent, career shifts, relationship endings, chronic illness, or any transition that leaves you questioning who you are now. These shifts raise fundamental questions about identity and belonging. Therapy provides space to understand your feelings whilst exploring who you are in the midst of change.
Parents
Bereavement, anticipatory grief, ambiguous loss, or the quiet grief of life not turning out how you expected. Grief shows up in many forms—not all of them have neat names. Therapy helps you make sense of what you're feeling without rushing to resolution.
Specialist Experience
The exhaustion of caring for young children, aging parents, or both. The guilt, resentment, and loss of self that comes with it. The feeling of being caught between what everyone needs from you and what you need for yourself. This work creates space to acknowledge the weight you're carrying.
Self Esteem & Identity
Feeling lost, disconnected from who you used to be, or struggling to figure out who you are when everything has changed. Questioning your worth, your place in the world, or whether you're living a life that actually feels like yours. These questions deserve space and attention.
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The Children's Psychology Hub
Not everyone can access therapy. But everyone deserves tools.
That’s why I created The Children’s Psychology Hub: to bring evidence-based psychology out of the therapy room and into homes, schools, and communities. Parents can find practical, reassuring support when they need it most, while professionals—especially those without formal mental health training—can access engaging interventions, new perspectives, and clear guidance.
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The Hub isn’t a replacement for therapy—it’s a bridge. For parents who are waiting, can’t access support, or need something now. And for professionals who want something tangible to offer children and families.
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Inside the Hub, you’ll find evidence-based worksheets, toolkits, and courses designed for parents and professionals supporting children and young people.
"To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognised need of the human soul." ~ Simone Weil
Get In Touch
We are here to support you. Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries or to schedule an appointment. Let's start the conversation towards a healthier mind.
Based in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Online therapy available throughout UK and internationally
Free 15-minute consultation available