Counselling Services

Counselling Services

We offer counselling services designed to support children and young people with additional needs, including autism spectrum differences, ADHD, dyslexia, and emotional or sensory challenges. Our counselling approach is calm, flexible, and tailored to individual communication styles, learning preferences, and emotional needs.

We also provide guidance and emotional support for parents and families, recognising the importance of a whole-family approach to wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Why an Initial Assessment Is Important

Before counselling begins, we carry out an initial assessment to ensure support is appropriate, safe, and effective. The assessment helps us understand the child or young person’s strengths, emotional needs, communication preferences, and any factors that may affect engagement in counselling.

This allows us to:

• Identify the most suitable counselling approach
  
  

• Adapt communication and session structure
  
  

• Ensure counselling is SEN-aware and child-centred
  
  

• Support parents and families effectively
  
  

An initial assessment helps create a supportive foundation for meaningful and positive progress.

Areas of Counselling Support

As part of our SEN-friendly counselling services, support may include:

• Emotional wellbeing and regulation

• Anger management

• Anxiety, stress, and low mood

• Self-esteem and confidence building

• Sensory and emotional processing challenges

• Social and communication difficulties

• Transitions, change, and school-related concerns

• Emotional support and guidance for parents/ caregivers
  
  

All counselling support is delivered in an inclusive, understanding, and supportive environment.