Free psychological help for children
This collection is about how a child is doing rather than what a child does: counselling and support groups, rehabilitation, help for children who lost someone close or went through injury or serious illness.
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Opportunities in this collection
All opportunities on the home page →
Good to know
Most programmes are free and many work online, so the city does not matter.
This is not emergency care. If a child is in crisis right now, call the suicide prevention line 7333 (free, around the clock) or 112. The programmes listed here work by appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Where can we find a free child psychologist?
Free counselling is offered by foundations, civic organisations and some state programmes; many work online, so location does not matter. The conditions, the child’s age and how to book are stated on each card and on the organiser’s page.
Is parental consent required?
For a child under 14, almost always yes. From 14, teenagers can approach some services themselves, particularly online groups and support chats. Each organisation states its own rules.
Is there help for children of soldiers and the bereaved?
Yes — separate programmes run online groups for children of soldiers and of the missing, as well as rehabilitation retreats. A fuller list for these families is in the “Defenders’ children” collection.
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