Referral Pathways

1:1 Counselling for Children & Young People

A safe, confidential space where children can talk, reflect and explore their feelings with a trained counsellor.

We support children with:​

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Emotional Wellbeing

Worries, fears, or anxiety  

Low mood or persistent sadness  

Anger, frustration, or emotional outbursts  

Difficulty expressing or understanding feelings  

Low self-esteem or confidence struggles  

Feeling overwhelmed or stressed  

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Behaviour & Self‑Regulation

Challenging or disruptive behaviour  

Withdrawing or shutting down  

Impulsivity or difficulty with self-control  

Perfectionism or pressure to “get things right”  

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Friendships & Social Life

Trouble making or keeping friends  

Bullying (experiencing it or being involved in it)  

Social anxiety or feeling left out  

Conflict with siblings or peers  

Difficulty trusting others  

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Family Changes & Home Life

Parental separation or divorce  

Adjusting to blended families  

New siblings  

Family conflict or tension  

Moving home or changing schools  

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Loss, Trauma & Big Life Events

Bereavement or grief  

Illness in the family  

Past frightening or unsettling experiences  

Witnessing conflict or instability  

Medical procedures or hospital stays  

 

School-Related Challenges

School refusal or anxiety  

Exam stress or academic pressure  

Concentration or motivation difficulties  

Struggles with transitions (e.g., starting secondary school)  

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Identity, Growth & Self-Understanding

Building resilience and coping skills  

Understanding who they are and how they feel  

Body image worries  

Navigating big questions or personal concerns  

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Neurodiversity-Related Support  

(Emotional support around lived experience — not diagnosis)

Managing overwhelm  

Social communication challenges  

Feeling “different” or misunderstood  

Navigating school or social expectations

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Sessions are gentle, child‑led and developmentally appropriate.

Creative Arts Therapy

Some children express themselves best through creativity rather than words.

Our creative sessions may include:

• drawing

• painting

• clay

• collage

• storytelling

• symbolic play

These approaches help children express emotions safely, build confidence and develop emotional awareness.

Play‑Based Therapy (Younger Children)

For younger children, play is their natural language. We use play‑based approaches to help them explore feelings, build trust and develop emotional understanding.

Parent Support Information Leaflets

We offer guidance for parents on:

• emotional regulation

• communication

• supporting your child at home

• understanding behaviour through a trauma‑informed lens

School‑Based Counselling

We partner with schools to provide:

• 1:1 counselling

• creative therapeutic interventions

• emotional wellbeing groups

• staff consultation

Our work supports early intervention and whole‑school wellbeing.