Tanya Hidalgo

Weekday and after school appointments are available.  Online appointments are available for older teenagers and adults. 

I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist specialising in working with children, teenagers and parents. I provide a secure, nurturing, and non-judgmental space where thoughts, feelings, and life’s challenges can be explored safely and at your own pace. I believe that joy, confidence, and emotional wellbeing grow from our connections with others. In therapy, I offer a containing and supportive relationship where experiences can be held with care and compassion.

My practice is strongly informed by my training in infant and child development, giving me insight into how early experiences shape emotional wellbeing across the lifespan. I specialise in emotion regulation, supporting clients to recognise early signs that their body and mind are becoming overwhelmed, and helping them to develop practical tools to regain balance, build resilience, and break unhelpful patterns.

As an Integrative psychotherapist I tailor therapy to each individual’s needs. For children in particular, this often includes the use of creative and play-based approaches, such as art-making, play, storytelling, metaphor, and symbolic work. These methods allow feelings and experiences to be expressed when words are difficult to find, offering a developmentally appropriate and gentle way to explore complex emotions. Creative tools can help children feel safer, more engaged, and better able to communicate their inner world. With adolescents and adults, creative approaches may also be used where helpful, alongside talking therapy, to deepen reflection, increase emotional awareness, and access experiences that may be harder to articulate verbally.

I have supported children, adolescents and parents from many different family and cultural backgrounds in a variety of settings, and alongside my private practice I work as a counsellor in a large sixth-form college.

The Wellbeing Centre in Teddington is a peaceful and welcoming space, featuring therapy rooms thoughtfully designed for working with children. Located just a short walk from Teddington Station and the High Street, it’s easy to reach for families.

I offer a free 20-minute initial telephone consultation.  

The duration of therapy will vary depending on each client’s needs. We often begin by agreeing on an initial number of sessions and then reviewing the process together. I work closely with parents on a regular basis to reflect on the work and consider what feels most helpful and appropriate for your child.