You've noticed something is off.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Whether it's withdrawal, anxiety, school refusal, or you simply can't reach them - we'll start where you are. With no judgement, and a plan.
The patterns we hear about most often.
They've gone quiet
Door closed. Phone in hand. The honest 'how are you' returns a one-word answer.
School has become a battle
Stomach aches on Monday mornings. Sudden tears in the car park. Notes from teachers.
Big feelings, big aftermath
Anger that comes out of nowhere. Shame that follows. Everyone walking on eggshells.
Friendships have changed
Out of the group. Saying everyone hates them. Or: just one person, who isn't kind.
Sleep, food, screens
Things that used to be background are now front-and-centre. Nothing feels balanced.
Something happened
A loss, a move, a diagnosis, an experience. Or - you don't know what, but something.
Less talking at them. More feeling understood.
Younger children play, draw, build, make. Teens talk when they're ready and don't when they're not. The work is always paced by the young person, never forced.
- Creative, age-appropriate tools - sand tray, drawing, play, conversation
- Trauma-informed and neurodivergence-aware
- Fonsie, the therapy dog, by mutual choice
- Predictable weekly rhythm - same day, same room
- Regular parent reviews so you're never in the dark
You won't be on the outside. You also won't be in every session.
For under-12s
Parents are often in the room or have regular review meetings. We agree what's shared, and the work is yours to support at home.
For teenagers
Confidentiality is held more tightly so they can be honest. You'll be updated on themes and safety, with the young person's involvement.
For safeguarding
The boundaries are clear from session one. If there's a risk, parents are always informed.
The basics, upfront.
I keep the basics visible so you don't have to email to find out the basics.
Get in touchWhat other parents have said, once they exhaled.
The biggest thing was that he didn't feel like a project. He just felt like himself, with a slightly nicer week.
Alex respects our family. He's never made us feel like we got it wrong - only that we can try something different now.
She went from refusing school to back in full-time, with the same anxieties - just better tools. That's everything.