We’re delighted to introduce Louise Goodwin, who is our highly skilled and compassionate Child and Adolescent Cognitive Behavioural Therapist here at Clear Mind in Harrogate.
Louise has been handpicked for her expertise and dedication for supporting young people through a range of different issues. Like with all of our therapists she is fully accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and brings years of experience working with children and families.
Louise specialises in helping children and adolescents (ages 11–17) who may be experiencing:
Anxiety and worry
Low mood or depression
Confidence and self-esteem struggles
Difficulties at school or home
Coping with life changes
Emotional challenges linked to autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity
Louise works closely with both children and their parents to provide a truly collaborative approach to therapy. She takes the time to understand each child’s unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences, creating a safe and compassionate space where they feel heard and valued.
She helps young people develop practical coping skills, build emotional resilience, and gain confidence in managing everyday challenges. By working alongside parents and carers, providing guidance and insight so the whole family feels supported and empowered throughout the therapeutic journey.
This dual focus ensures that children not only learn strategies to manage their emotions but also feel secure knowing their parents are actively involved and understanding the problems that they are having.
Her therapeutic approach combines:
Evidence-based CBT techniques – practical tools to help children manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Creative and age-appropriate strategies – ensuring therapy feels engaging, relevant, and empowering.
Family involvement – working closely with parents and carers so children feel supported both in and outside of sessions.
With a background in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), Louise has extensive experience supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. She has a particular interest in working with neurodiverse children, including those with autism and ADHD, always tailoring therapy to their individual strengths and needs.
MSc Contemporary Psychosexual Therapy – Doncaster College
PgDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – University of Cumbria
PgCert Psychological Therapies – University of Exeter
BA Sociology – University of Essex
If your child is finding it difficult to cope with anxiety, low mood, or changes in their life, early support can make a huge difference. With Louise’s gentle guidance, children can learn practical strategies to feel more confident, resilient, and in control of their emotions. Simply get in touch using our contact form on the menu above or by clicking the link below.
