DD Child & Family Therapy Services

We offer affordable and accessible therapeutic support on a referral basis. We work with children, young people, parents/carers, families and adults. Individual, group and family sessions are offered in our beautiful therapy rooms in the purpose-built psychotherapy and counseling centers.

SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS

We deliver a wide range of specialist therapeutic services in primary and secondary schools, as well as other community organizations, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, their families, parents/carers and the professionals working with them. We are also experienced working in pupil referral units, leaving care services and special educational needs schools, providing safe and effective support.

We use in-depth counseling skills and non-verbal techniques such as art, play, drama and music therapies in one-to-one sessions to enable children and young people to express themselves, work through difficulties, release anxiety and improve their self-esteem. We are also able to facilitate group work, school assemblies and staff training workshops.

We work with parents and teachers, sharing specialist knowledge, providing intensive support and promoting collaborative partnerships, to empower them to understand children’s behavior, reduce conflict and increase connection. We also provide advice on specialist referrals to CAMHS and other agencies.

Our School Service takes a holistic approach in striving to change the mental health ethos of the entire school community.

Benefits to children

•Reduction in emotional and psychological distress

•Enhanced well-being and self-confidence

•Improved behaviour, friendships and peer relationships

•Increased focus and engagement with learning

•Calmer parent and teacher responses

Benefits to teachers

•Fewer behaviour difficulties in class

•Expert advice when children show distressing behaviour

•Staff wellbeing is supported by a reduction in classroom stress

CHILDREN

Sometimes a child can be distressed or upset and have no words to explain or describe what is happening for them. Often the way we behave or act expresses how we feel, even though we may not realize it. This is even more true for children, who may not have the words or experience to make sense of what is happening to them or others around them. It is hard to see a child you care about struggling and we are here to help.

We understand how to work with children to get beneath words, using fun and creative methods including art, play, puppets and sand tray therapy.

We can help the child to make sense of their world and how they experience it, supporting them to feel happier, fulfill their potential and be more able to enjoy their day-to-day activities at home and school.

We aim to work in partnership with parents and will discuss and agree on the best way forward.  As well as individual work with children we offer family sessions, and/or reflective parenting support.

We are at the end of the phone to talk through what is happening and we will always work hard to find a way forward with you. Whatever is happening, there will be things that can be done to support you and the child. Our services are designed to be low cost.

Young People

Growing from childhood to adulthood can be confusing, frustrating and scary. It can feel like no one understands. Sometimes it can be difficult to work out where to begin. Terapia can help.

We help young people cope with a wide range of issues including:

•Feeling depressed or anxious

•Managing difficult thoughts, feelings or behavior

•Distressing or traumatic events

•Life changes such as bereavement, separation, moving, and illness

•Difficult relationships with family, friends or others, including coping with bullying

•Addictions including to gaming

•Self-harm

•Substance abuse

At DD Therapy we provide specialized therapy for young people. In other words, space and time to talk and support to find your own answers.

Our service is confidential, unless you or someone else is at risk of harm, in which case we would work together with others to keep you safe. We are here to help.

Our therapists are trained in a range of therapeutic models including Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Coaching and Systemic Psychotherapy. We offer a number of bespoke clinic options to our clients who can’t make a commitment to short/long term therapy.

We also offer Skype, FaceTime, telephone sessions and reduced fee structure to enable access to other clinical services when people can’t access the normal services.

Please contact us for a discussion about your particular needs.

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