Therapy grounded in safety, connection and belonging
SCHOOLS
Emotional wellbeing support for schools
I support schools to identify needs early, plan effective social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) support and demonstrate the impact of interventions over time.
Services are grounded in educational psychology, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) expertise and practical experience of working within school systems.
Emotional and Social Development Toolkit
A structured approach to SEMH provision
The Emotional and Social Development Toolkit helps schools identify pupil’s needs, plan targeted, appropriate support and measure wellbeing and progress over time.
Using assessment, pupil voice and ongoing review, the toolkit supports schools to make informed, intentional decisions about SEMH provision and demonstrate the impact of interventions.
Suitable for individual pupils, targeted cohorts or whole-school implementation.
Outcomes for pupils can include:
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faster recovery from emotional distress
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improved emotional regulation
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stronger peer relationships and reduced social isolation
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greater self-expression and emotional literacy
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increased sense of being cared for and valued
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enhanced engagement in learning
Outcomes for schools can include:
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clearer intervention planning
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stronger evidence of impact of support
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greater confidence in decision-making
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demonstration of proactively meeting the school community’s needs
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a greater sense of school belonging for pupils
Drawing & Talking
Drawing & Talking is a gentle, attachment-based therapeutic intervention that helps children and young people explore their emotions through drawing, storytelling and reflective conversation. It is suitable for children from 5 years old through adolescence.
Structured over 12-weeks, each 30 minute 1:1 session provides a safe space where feelings can be expressed without pressure and at the individual's own pace.
Who can benefit?
Drawing & Talking can be helpful for those overwhelmed with neurodivergent sensory or social demands.
It is also of benefit for children and young people experiencing:
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anxiety
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emotional regulation difficulties
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low self-esteem
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friendship difficulties
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school-related worries or avoidance
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bullying
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bereavement and loss
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trauma
Outcomes can include:
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improved emotional wellbeing
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increased emotional regulation
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greater engagement in learning
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improved relationships
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increased confidence and self-esteem