Therapeutic Support for Children
-One to one therapeutic support to support your child’s wellbeing / improve their mental health.
-Using approaches derived from: cognitive behavioural therapy, therapeutic play and Motivational Interviewing.
-Promoting positive outcomes based on your child’s needs.
What does it involve?
A free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your concerns and whether therapy may be appropriate for your child or young person. If you decide to proceed, I offer one-to-one therapeutic work using evidence-based approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
- Therapeutic Play Techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
These approaches are always tailored to your child’s age, needs, and strengths.
How does it work in practice?
Initial Parent Meeting (1 hour 30 mins)
Before meeting your child, I’ll meet with you to:
- Explore your concerns
- Understand background context
- Identify your goals or “best hopes” from support
Therapy Sessions
- Typically offered in blocks of 6 sessions to start
- Sessions last 50 minutes
- Young children may require flexible sessions (including time for breaks and play)
- Sessions are usually once per week, on a consistent day/time
Session Format
- Face-to-face in your home
- Remote sessions available for older children or where appropriate
Review and Next Steps
After the sessions, we’ll meet again to:
- Review progress
- Set goals together
- Discuss any further support / signposting, such as liaising with your child’s school or a referral to the paediatrician