Personalised, neurodivergence-affirming support to help children and young people understand themselves, build confidence and develop emotional wellbeing.
At CATS, we recognise that children and young people can experience challenges with self-esteem, anxiety, low mood and understanding their emotions. These experiences can be particularly complex for autistic young people and those with ADHD, who may benefit from additional support to understand their individual strengths and needs.
Our Emotional Wellbeing Service offers a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where children and young people can explore their experiences, develop greater self-understanding and learn practical strategies to support their everyday wellbeing.
Our Approach
Our team uses a formulation-led approach, taking time to understand each young person's strengths, experiences, needs and the challenges they may be facing. We place the young person's voice at the centre of our work, recognising that everyone's experiences and priorities are different.
Sessions are tailored to the individual and may combine coaching approaches with evidence-informed psychological techniques to support:
- Building confidence and self-esteem
- Understanding and managing anxiety and low mood
- Developing emotional awareness and regulation strategies
- Understanding autism, ADHD and individual neurodivergent experiences
- Recognising personal strengths and developing a positive sense of identity
- Exploring challenges in friendships, education and everyday life
- Developing practical coping strategies and self-advocacy skills
- Making sense of experiences following a neurodevelopmental assessment or diagnosis
Flexible, Individualised Support
We recognise that some young people may benefit from a single focused session, while others may need support over several sessions.
Our team offers flexible, personalised support shaped around the young person's goals and circumstances. Where appropriate, we can also work with parents and carers, offering coaching, advice and practical strategies to help them better understand and support their child's emotional wellbeing.
Our approach is strengths-based and neurodivergence-affirming. We do not aim to change who a young person is, but to help them feel understood, recognise their abilities and develop strategies that work for them.
How Can We Help?
Whether a young person is experiencing emotional difficulties, adjusting to a new diagnosis or simply needs support to understand themselves better, our team can work alongside them and their family to identify meaningful goals and build confidence in everyday life.
To find out more about our Emotional Wellbeing Service or discuss whether it may be suitable for your child, please contact the CATS team - admin@catservices.uk.
