Beth

Mrs Beth Waters, MSc

Counselor

“I am a BACP registered counsellor who specialises in working with children and young people. I practice in Milton Keynes and online.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space for children and young people to explore their feelings and challenges. My focus is helping young minds navigate the complexities of growing up, from anxiety to difficult changes. Sessions are tailored to each individual's needs, whether online or in Milton Keynes. Here, they can feel truly heard and understood. We'll work together to build resilience and develop practical ways forward.

Approach

I use gentle pacing and creative, age‑appropriate tools to help young people unpack worries and make sense of change. Whether we meet in Milton Keynes or online, I adapt activities to suit different ages, sensory needs and communication styles, often using visual or play-based tasks for autistic clients. Between sessions I offer short check‑ins and practical, achievable steps to try at home so progress feels steady and manageable. This way of working often helps children and teens dealing with anxiety, grief or identity shifts.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Physical Disability

    A condition that limits physical functioning, mobility, or stamina, which can carry psychological impacts including adjustment, identity, and social challenges.

  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science (MSc)

University of Northampton

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: 381032

Service Areas

Milton Keynes

In-person & Online

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom