We are a small West Sussex charity providing relief and protection of the mental health of children, in particular but not exclusively, for those with emotional / behavioural difficulties, through the provision of therapeutic services and materials and the coaching / mentoring of supporting families.

In an ideal world schools and organisations would be using their funding to support therapy for children and families as a preventative measure, before they reach crisis point. Over the years schools funding has become restricted due to decreasing budgets. There are also a lot of families who are sadly not picked up or meet the requirements for government backed services. This is where we come in, if we can reach out to these children and families before they develop detrimental coping strategies then often the support has a greater impact. During the therapeutic process the family grew in confidence as they have new tools to manage the conflict and make the necessary changes. 

Trauma, deprivation and adverse childhood experiences causes multiple complexities for children, young people and families. The barriers that some families face, can make it feel impossible to increase their; skills, employment opportunities, income and accommodation standards. This often results in a childhood of poverty with effects that can become detrimental to a child’s emotional well-being and their own patterns throughout life. This clearly shows the need for an organisation that provides Play Therapy and thinks holistically, focusing on meeting the short and long term needs.  We offer qualified, registered and supervised professionals who have the understanding to work with and heal young minds.