Children's mental health · online video sessions
Is my child struggling?
Children often show distress through behavior before they can name it. Changes in sleep, mood, play, or school engagement can be early signals that something is going on underneath.
Want a read on where you are first? Take the free SDQ (Parent) self-test.
Komel Kaur
Psychotherapist + Executive Coach
M.A. Psychology
CBT and DBT trained psychotherapist
5 languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Kashmiri
60-minute sessions
Online video, times shown on your own clock
No payment to request
Ask for a time first, pay once it is confirmed
Reviewed by Komel Kaur, psychotherapist and executive coach, M.A. Psychology
Last reviewed 20 August 2026
What it can feel like
Young children don't have the language to say 'I'm anxious' or 'I feel sad.' Instead, their bodies and behavior speak. A child who suddenly won't go to school, who complains of stomach aches before every event, or whose mood has shifted dramatically may be showing you something important.
Early support matters. It helps children develop emotional skills and prevents small problems from becoming larger ones. Parent-report screeners are a gentle place to start.
Common signs
- ·Regression - returning to earlier behaviors like bedwetting or thumb-sucking
- ·Frequent stomach aches or headaches with no clear medical cause
- ·Increased irritability, tantrums, or emotional outbursts
- ·Clinginess or difficulty separating from parents
- ·School refusal or sudden academic struggles
- ·Changes in play, appetite, or sleep
- ·Withdrawal from friends or activities
- ·Excessive worry or fearfulness
Start with a free self-check
The screeners below are the same ones used in clinics worldwide. They're free, private, and take a few minutes. Your results appear on screen immediately.
Children's mental health · Primary screener
Child Wellbeing Self-Test (Parent)
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire - parent-report for children aged 4-17. About 5 minutes.
What support for children looks like
I work with parents to understand what's driving a child's behavior and to build practical strategies that fit your family. For younger children, the work often happens through parent guidance and play-based approaches.
- ●Parent-report screeners to understand concerns clearly
- ●Parent guidance sessions to respond to behavior with confidence
- ●Age-appropriate strategies for anxiety, mood, and regulation
- ●Referrals to child specialists when direct therapy is needed
Common questions
Which self-test is right for my child?
The SDQ is a broad parent-report screener for emotional and behavioral difficulties in children. The SCARED parent version focuses specifically on anxiety. Both are free and take a few minutes.
Can a child really be depressed or anxious?
Yes. Children experience depression and anxiety, though it often looks different than it does in adults. Early signs can include irritability, physical complaints, regression, or withdrawal.
Is a high score a diagnosis?
No. These are screening tools, not diagnoses. A higher score means it's worth speaking with a child mental health professional for a fuller assessment.
Do you work directly with young children?
My main work with younger children is through parent guidance and consultation. If direct therapy is needed, I can refer you to trusted colleagues who specialize in play therapy and child counseling.
How it works
Three steps, about five minutes.
No waiting list, no phone tag, no chasing a reply. You can have a time requested before you close this page, and nothing is paid until it is confirmed.
01
Pick a session and a time
Choose the session you want and a slot that suits you. Times are shown on your own clock, and evening slots are open.
02
Request it, no payment yet
Leave a few details and send the request. The slot is held for you while Komel confirms she is the right fit.
03
Confirm and get your Meet link
Komel sends a payment link for that session. Once it is paid, the Google Meet link lands in your inbox.
Sessions and pricing
Pick the session that fits, then a time.
Intro consultation
30 minutes
USD 35
One-off, no commitment
A short first conversation to see if we're a fit.
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Full session
60 minutes
USD 70USD 49
New client offerOne-off, no commitment
A complete therapy hour, one to one.
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Most chosen5-session plan
60 minutes
USD 49per session
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Five hours of real work at the lower rate the whole way through.
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Couples session
60 minutes, for two
USD 120USD 99
New client offerOne-off, no commitment
One hour with both partners on the same video call.
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From the practice
What Komel writes about, week to week.
When this is not the right fit
Komel is a psychotherapist and executive coach based in the UAE, working online worldwide. Sessions are private and self-funded, and cannot be claimed on local insurance or used for legal, medical or workplace reports. She does not prescribe or manage medication.
This is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, use a local crisis line rather than a booking request. Her credentials and training and the full scope of practice are published.