General Counselling and Support

Counselling services for children and young people provide support, guidance, and intervention to navigate various challenges to improve overall well-being. 

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1. Individual Counselling: Working one-on-one with children/young people to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a safe (fun) and nurturing environment. We address many issues such as anxiety, social and behavioural concerns. The environment is safe and nurturing with a focus on developing a toolkit of coping strategies to help them thrive.
    

2. Play Therapy: Especially effective with younger children, play therapy uses toys, art, and other creative activities as a means of expression. Children can communicate and process their emotions through play. Use of Komichis is a wonderful way to help children to be - Respectful, Responsible, Resilient, Compassionate.
       
   For more information on Komichis click here 
    

3. Behavioural Support: Children with behavioural challenges benefit from compassionate and targeted support.  Children are taught about the brain and how it manages perceived threats and high emotions which often result in the shutdown of the 'thinking brain'. This understanding empowers them to use coping strategies in difficult situations.  
   
   Supportive behaviour modification techniques can help your child to develop healthier habits and responses. An example of this Zones of Regulation.  For more information click here.
    

4. Executive Function and Education/Learning Support: This involves a focus on teaching specific life skills, such as problem-solving, setting goals, developing organisation and focus, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation to equip your child with the tools we all need to thrive.
    

5. Supporting Neurodivergence - particularly ADHD and Autism: A safe, understanding space for neurodivergent children and young people is provided; recognising and celebrating their unique strengths and ways of thinking. Together, we work to meet their individual needs, building confidence, emotional wellbeing, and practical strategies for everyday life.
    

6. Parental Support and Education: Compassionate guidance and counselling empowers you with strategies to support your child's emotional and psychological needs, improve communication, and strengthen the parent-child relationship. Having someone there, just for you, is invaluable and supports you as a parent. We can share the highs and the lows!
    

The goal is to boost emotional well-being, resilience, and healthy development, so everyone can handle challenges and flourish in life.

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We work in partnership with kindness and compassion!