The Children's Psychology Hub

Making Children's Psychology Accessible—Wherever Families Need It

Supporting children's emotional wellbeing through therapy, parent support, and evidence-based resources for home, school, and community.

Meet Our Founder

Zara O'Brien is a person-centred counsellor and doctoral student in Counselling Psychology, specialising in work with children, teens, and parents. She founded The Children's Psychology Hub to make evidence-based psychology accessible beyond clinic walls.

Hub Ambassadors

Our ambassadors bring lived experience of disability, neurodivergence, and navigating children's mental health systems. They help ensure our resources, training, and approach remain grounded in real family experiences—not just clinical theory.

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Flourish E-Mag

A free e-magazine delivering evidence-based psychology on children's mental health and behaviour. Each month explores one topic in depth—anger, anxiety, sleep, friendship—with practical strategies for parents and professionals. No cost, no jargon, just understanding.

Why Accessible Mental Wellbeing Matters

The Reality of Children's Mental Health in the UK

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In 2023, 20% of children aged 8-16 in England had a probable mental disorder—highlighting the urgent need for support where children live, learn, and play.

507,136

Over half a million children are in contact with NHS mental health services each month, with emergency referrals rising 10% year-on-year. Demand far exceeds capacity.

4 times more likely

Children from the poorest 20% of households are four times more likely to experience serious mental health difficulties by age 11—yet face the greatest barriers to accessing support.

Sources: NHS Digital (2023, 2025) | Children's Commissioner (2024) | YoungMinds (2024) | CYPMHC (2024)

Trusted by Parents, Counsellors, Psychologists, SENCOs, Activity Providers, Play and Educational Settings

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Designed to Empower Families at Home

Mental Wellbeing Worksheets

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For Professionals in Clinics and Schools

Psychoeducational Tools

The Children's Psychology Hub

Making Children's Psychology Accessible—Wherever Families Need It

Supporting children's emotional wellbeing through therapy, parent support, and evidence-based resources for home, school, and community.

Why Accessible Mental Wellbeing Matters

The Reality of Children's Mental Health in the UK

1 in 5

In 2023, 20% of children aged 8-16 in England had a probable mental disorder—highlighting the urgent need for support where children live, learn, and play.

507,136

Over half a million children are in contact with NHS mental health services each month, with emergency referrals rising 10% year-on-year. Demand far exceeds capacity.

4 times more likely

Children from the poorest 20% of households are four times more likely to experience serious mental health difficulties by age 11—yet face the greatest barriers to accessing support.

Trusted by Parents, Counsellors, Psychologists, SENCOs, Activity Providers, Play and Educational Settings

Designed to Empower Families at Home

Mental Wellbeing Worksheets

For Professionals in Clinics and Schools

Psychoeducational Tools

The Greenhouse

Support Planning Tool

The Children's Psychology Hub

Making Children's Psychology Accessible—Wherever Families Need It

Supporting children's emotional wellbeing through therapy, parent support, and evidence-based resources for home, school, and community.

Why Accessible Mental Wellbeing Matters

The Reality of Children's Mental Health in the UK

​1 in 5

In 2023, 20% of children aged 8-16 in England had a probable mental disorder—highlighting the urgent need for support where children live, learn, and play.

507,136

Over half a million children are in contact with NHS mental health services each month, with emergency referrals rising 10% year-on-year. Demand far exceeds capacity.

4 times more likely

Children from the poorest 20% of households are four times more likely to experience serious mental health difficulties by age 11—yet face the greatest barriers to accessing support.

Trusted by Parents, Counsellors, Psychologists, SENCOs, Activity Providers, Play and Educational Settings

Designed to Empower Families at Home

Mental Wellbeing Worksheets

For Professionals in Clinics and Schools

Psychoeducational Tools

The Greenhouse

Support Planning Tool

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