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Therapeutic Approach

Therapeutic support is tailored to each child and family, recognising that every child’s experiences, strengths and needs are unique.


Sessions are collaborative, practical and developmentally appropriate, helping children build understanding, confidence and skills to manage challenges in everyday life. Children often learn through play, conversation, creative activities and practical strategies suited to their age and stage of development.


Care is delivered in a compassionate, neuro-affirming and family-centred way, working closely with parents and, where helpful, schools, allied health and medical professionals. Where appropriate, parents and caregivers may be involved in sessions to support strategies being used at home.


The approaches below may be used depending on the child’s needs and goals. 


• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT

 • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Parent-based and attachment-informed approaches
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Helping children and families manage difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values and what matters most to them. 

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Supporting children to understand the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and develop helpful coping strategies. 

Eye Movement and Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR)

A trauma-informed approach that can help children process distressing or overwhelming experiences, including medical or treatment-related events. 

Parent-based and attachment-informed approaches (informed by Mentalisation and Parental Reflective Functioning)

Supporting parents to better understand their child’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour, strengthen the parent–child relationship, and respond to challenges with curiosity and connection. 

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

Helping parents respond to the stresses of caregiving with greater self-compassion. It can support parents who experience guilt, worry or self-criticism, and help them feel more supported and resilient. 

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