About
I'm Ken Lee (BSc MA MProf), a fully qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience supporting children, young people, and families across NHS and independent settings. I offer psychotherapy and consultation for children from birth through to young adulthood, as well as support for parents and carers.
My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which means I pay close attention to the emotional meaning behind behaviour, relationships, and inner experience. I work reflectively and relationally, offering a space where thoughts and feelings — even the confusing or unspoken ones — can begin to make sense.
Before training in psychotherapy, I qualified and worked as a Mental Health Nurse. This gave me a strong foundation in understanding mental health across the lifespan, and deepened my interest in how early experience shapes the way we relate to ourselves and others. I later undertook rigorous postgraduate training in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), of which I’m a full member.
What brings me to this work is a deep respect for the inner lives of children and adolescents — even when those lives feel messy, stuck, or hard to reach.
Ken Lee (BSc MA MProf)
My Education Background
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MProf in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Human Development Scotland / Robert Gordon University -
MA in Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice: Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People
Human Development Scotland / Strathclyde University -
COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
Napier University -
BSc in Mental Health Nursing
Dundee University, School of Nursing and Midwifery
I Have Particular Experience In Working With
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Early trauma, loss, and disrupted attachments
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Emotional regulation and self-esteem
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Identity, belonging, and difference
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Complex family relationships and transitions
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Neurodiversity and communication needs
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Consultation with parents, schools, and professionals
I believe that with the right kind of support, even longstanding difficulties can shift. Therapy offers not just symptom relief, but the possibility of deeper understanding and lasting emotional growth.
I currently offer sessions in Ayrshire, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, as well as online. Alongside clinical work, I provide consultation and reflective space for professionals and organisations working with children and families.
If you're considering support for yourself, your child, or your family, I'm happy to offer a free 20-minute consultation. You're welcome to get in touch.